EU and competition

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen has extensive experience advising companies that operate across sectors being increasingly scrutinised by the RCC and authorities internationally. The team is routinely involved in investigations, as well as the full range of M&A-related competition matters. Practice head Anca Diaconu has ‘in-depth knowledge in the realm of competition law’ and her recent work has included a large share of complex matters in the clean energy space. The ’organised and very thorough’ Oana Popescu-Mitricoaia is a further key figure, and both Elena Aldescu and Rares Farcas support on the range of matters.

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Testimonials

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‘A valuable team, always updated and with solutions in favor of the client.’
‘They offered the best solution; they are honest and provide tailored solutions.’
‘NNDKP’s competition team is currently assisting us in challenging a sanctioning decision of the competition authority and provides day-to-day advice. The team is very knowledgeable and very experienced in providing high-quality competition law advice. They are truly committed to offering the highest level of service, which is reflected in their openness to answer all our questions to help us see the full implications and make the best decisions. The legal support provided by the team has been excellent and is very much appreciated.’
‘We have had a longstanding relationship with this law firm and the lawyers have been always well prepared and prompt in replying to our requests.'
'Anca Diaconu is a very experienced competition lawyer in the local market. Her in-depth knowledge in the realm of competition law, coupled with her strategic thinking and strong commercial awareness recommend her as a top professional in this area. I also appreciate her ability to put forward creative solutions to the challenges encountered throughout our collaboration and the fact that she is a genuinely friendly person. I really enjoy working with Anca.'
‘NNDKP’s competition team is currently guiding us through a challenging competition investigation involving two of our companies. The team’s market reputation and deep experience in a wide array of competition law matters have been the key factors behind our decision to entrust our most important legal matters in the competition area to the firm. They are true professionals, consistently delivering work of the highest calibre and helping us choose the most appropriate course of action to achieve our aims. On top of that, I genuinely appreciate the team’s collaborative approach and their commitment to keep us informed at all times of where we stand in the investigation and what needs to be done going forward.’
‘Anca Diaconu has become our go-to advisor for competition law matters. She is a fantastic competition lawyer and a great team leader, who really understands our business and can offer pragmatic, business-oriented advice tailored to our specific needs. She is excellent at preparing comprehensive strategies that cover all possible angles and highly effective in implementing the actions we have agreed upon. It is very pleasant to work with Anca.'
'I highly appreciate the excellent work Oana Popescu-Mitricoaia has done. She is an incredibly talented and dedicated professional who takes great care to provide the highest level of service. She is smart, organised and very thorough in her work, and has offered valuable legal input throughout the project. I find her to be a true asset to the team.’

Key clients

PepsiCo
Kedrion SpA
DKV Mobility Services
Guala
Renania Trade
The Romanian Brewers Association
Auchan
Selgros
Grupo Bimbo
Globalworth

Work highlights

Assisted The Romanian Brewers Association with the EU and competition aspects of the implementation of the deposit-return system for primary non-reusable packaging in Romania.
Represented Kedrion SpA in the challenge in court of the competition authority’s sanctioning decision concerning certain companies on the immunoglobulin market.
Assisted Guala Closures with obtaining merger clearance for the acquisition of sole control over Astir Vitogiannis Bros.