Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners fields a team with 'extensive knowledge of competition and state-aid law'. The group has established strength in handling competition law litigation, merger clearance procedures and foreign direct investment matters, as well as acting as day-to-day competition law counsel. Practice head Elena Iacob is 'very analytical and precise'; she is well supported by Violeta Saranciuc.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘As a client who has worked closely with the team for several years now, I can attest to their unparalleled commitment, extensive knowledge of competition and state-aid law, and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes in every mandate. We are lucky to have this team on our side and we couldn’t have hoped for a better one. What sets ZRVP apart from others in the field is their unique combination of strengths and capabilities: deep industry insight, a team you can rely on in every situation, people you can talk to, who explain, clarify, work with the client on the best legal strategy, expose potential risks and opportunities and steer you in the right direction. This is what makes a legal team an exceptional one.’

  • ‘The team at ZRVP is analytic, knowledgeable, and decisive when it comes to critical matters. I couldn't be more pleased with Elena Iacob's commitment to get things done and ability to understand our business needs. She is very analytical and precise as well as very commercially aware.’

  • ‘Very good knowledge about legal domain in Romania and surrounding countries, especially in the aviation sector.’

  • ‘We had a project in connection with RCC as a result of an acquisition. We were extremely satisfied of the dedication and realistic approach in preparing all documentation and participating to all interviews with the authority. Also, extremely fast in preparing documentation and thorough in follow ups.’

  • ‘Individuals participating to our project were intensely dedicated to the project, sharp, realistic, professional, behaving like they were part of our company's team and not lawyers/consultants.’

Key clients

  • Transport Trade Services (TTS)
  • Romprest
  • Romanian Association Of Banks
  • Elpreco
  • Menzies Aviation Romania
  • Association Of Business Services Leaders In Romania

Work highlights

  • Advised TTS on the notification to the competition council of an acquisition of a port operation company active in Constanta Port.
  • Advised Amann Romania on implementing a competition compliance procedure.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elena Iacob

Other key lawyers

Violeta Saranciuc