Cătălin Graure
Counsel
Kinstellar
More informationKinstellar continues to handle a steady workflow of merger control mandates in the jurisdiction for a solid client roster of international entities, as well as providing day-to-day competition advice. Foreign direct investment matters are another key area of strength for the group. Practice head Iustinian Captariu brings over 15 years of experience advising on cartels, dawn raids, allegations of abuse of dominance, merger notifications, and state aid matters. Cătălin Graure stands out for his 'extensive expertise in the field of competition law on both an EU and local level'.
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‘Kinstellar has multi country expertise. That is why they are able to easily understand the challenges and the preoccupations of clients. They are very responsive and client oriented. They provide legal advice going beyond what is requested by the client being able to orient the clients toward risks and legal issues they may face when implementing planned solutions. Kinstellar is able not only to advise the clients on legal questions but also liaise them with business experts when necessary.’
‘Catalin Graure has extensive expertise in the field of competition law on EU and local level (Romania). Besides, he is very implicated in his work and responsive to clients' needs.’
‘Very knowledgeable and experienced team, clear leaders in their market. One stop shop for all your needs, well versed in issues concerning merger control and foreign investment control and no strangers to big ticket deals. Overall a great pleasure to work with Kinstellar's Romanian competition law team.’
‘Very knowledgeable and responsive. Fast to respond to urgent requests and always willing to go an extra mile for all clients' needs. Special note to Catalin Graure who helped to navigate our deal with great skill and dedication.’
‘The team is very competent and reliable. They propose proactive ideas to solve issues and they manage the process from the beginning to the end.’
‘The team is expert in all areas of competition law, particularly in merger control and anti-competitive practices. They are highly responsive, provide excellent work and have been of great assistance in handling international cases in both English and French. The billing structure is very fair and transparent.’
‘Iustinian Captariu and Catalin Graure are excellent technicians who maintain very good relations with competition authorities. They are very proactive, provide business-oriented solutions to clients in both English and French, with great responsiveness. The experience has always been excellent. We highly recommend them for merger control and anti-competitive practices.’
‘Professional and quick handling of multi-jurisdictional merger filings in the jurisdictions in which they are present; great responsiveness and flexibility; good contacts with the relevant authorities.’
Key clients
- Miele Appliances
- Maïsadour Semences
- Perrigo
- BRD – Groupe Société Générale
- BRD Asset Management
- Mastercard
- Maersk Romania
- ALD Automotive
- Alpha Leasing
- Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
- Trivium Packaging
- Bige Agro Genezis
- S Immo AG
- SFC Solutions
- France Valley Europe
- Indotek
- Victoria’s Secret
- Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
Work highlights
- Advising Maisadour Semences Romania on the antitrust investigation into the local market for crop seeds production and commercialisation.
- Advised Miele Appliances on competition law compliance and training matters.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Practice head
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Iustinian Captariu