Bondoc si Asociatii SCA has a broad antitrust offering and extensive experience in advising on state aid matters. The team is adept at representing clients from a broad range of sectors, however it is recognised for its particular expertise in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Lucian Bondoc co-heads the practice with Raluca Nadejde, who is praised for her ‘very deep knowledge of competition law'. Associates Ionut Lechea and Calina Pavel are key contacts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Team is very well staffed - the firm is using its resources very efficiently involving professionals with the right level of experience but also in a cost efficient manner for the client. Counsels have very deep knowledge of the subject matter and also have robust experience with practical aspects. I feel very comfortable working with the team as they are looking for the best solution for the client and come up with creative yet practically feasible advice.’

  • ‘Lucian Bondoc is very persistent, he professionally handles interactions with the stakeholders which are not always easy. He is very attentive to details and make sure all the aspects of the complex matters are clarified and verified. He also has good knowledge of the industry and commercial practices.'

  • 'Raluca Nadejde is very organized and has good project management skills. She effectively follows up on the matters and keeps projects under control. She effectively engages with the various contacts of the client to make sure all the needed data/information is collected and all the open matters are clarified. Raluca also has very deep knowledge of the competition law and specific industries' commercial practices. ’
  • ‘We perceive them as one of the few law firms in the market that can assist very professionally in any area of competition law. Very solid experience. React quickly. Business oriented.’

  • ‘Very good professionals, work well together and promote holistic and pragmatic approaches. Attentive to detail and nuances. The core senior team of relevance for this area includes partners Lucian Bondoc and Raluca Nadejde.’

  • 'We rely deeply on the experience and professionalism of the team at Bondoc si Asociații and on their cross-practice capabilities.’
  • ‘I believe that they balance very well the key ingredients of what I expect from top tier competition lawyers, namely: (i) in-depth knowledge of the law, precedents and latest trends of the competition authorities; (ii) a pragmatic approach which derives from a sound understanding of the business needs of the client, (iii) clear communication and (iv) hard working/speed/efficiency.'

  • 'The team has very extensive experience in any competition issues which may arise in the pharma industry, which enables them to offer prompt, cost effective and very business oriented advice.'

Key clients

  • Clubul Fermierilor Romani
  • Corteva Romania
  • ENGIE Romania
  • Fresenius Medical Care Romania SRL
  • Mazars Romania SRL
  • MERCK, SHARP & DOHME
  • Nod Network SRL
  • Omnigen SRL
  • Opella Romania SRL
  • Organon Biosciences SRL
  • Pfizer Romania
  • Pioneer Romania
  • RETURO SISTEM GARANȚIE RETURNARE S.A.
  • Sanofi Romania SA

Work highlights

  • Representing Corteva Crop Protection Romania and Pioneer Romania in an on-going infringement investigation brought by the competition council.
  • Assisting Returo with the competition law aspects of its operations in Romania.
  • Assisting Pfizer with a broad range of competition law matters.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lucian Bondoc, Raluca Nadejde

Other key lawyers

Ionut Lechea, Calina Pavel