Client Satisfaction

Specialist in this area 360Competition has extensive expertise in advising on the full range of EU and competition matters. This encompasses merger control, antitrust proceedings, foreign direct investment, state aid, and unfair competition issues. Clients are drawn from a broad spectrum of sectors and include multinationals, domestic market leaders, and start-ups. Practice head Adrian Şter ‘is known for his deep knowledge of EU competition law’, and Andrei Georgescu has broad experience across antitrust and competition, as well as IP. Raluca Maxim is an additional contact to note.

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Testimonials

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‘360Competition are a group of very experienced EU law experts. The exchange with the lawyers is always very intuitive, non-formal and with a high level of expertise in the answers, which allows for a very clear understanding of the way forward. We have relied on the 360Competition to coordinate international projects involving lawyers from other jurisdictions.’
‘Andrei Georgescu is quite an energy expert who comprehends our problems and is extremely independent and fast. He has invaluable industry experience that enhances his clear legal advice.’
‘What sets 360Competition’s EU and competition practice apart is its depth of expertise combined with an innovative, client-first approach. The team specialises in handling highly complex competition law matters, offering a comprehensive understanding of EU regulations and market dynamics.'
'The team's key strengths lie in handling high-stakes cases, particularly in rapidly evolving sectors like technology, pharmaceuticals, and energy. With comprehensive knowledge in areas such as merger control, antitrust investigations, and state aid, they provide proactive guidance that helps clients anticipate regulatory changes and adapt accordingly.'
'Adrian Ster is known for his deep knowledge of EU competition law and ability to provide clear, actionable guidance in even the most complex cases. His leadership, coupled with a hands-on approach, ensures that clients feel supported throughout the entire legal process.'
'The associates, such as Raluca Maxim, impress with their attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills. They are not only technically excellent but also bring a creative and forward-thinking approach, offering fresh perspectives that often lead to innovative solutions.'
‘We worked with Adrian Ster. He is putting the client first and we value this a lot.’
‘I warmly recommend this law firm for anyone seeking specialised expertise in competition law. They are unique in Romania as the only firm focused exclusively on this area, which gives them a deep understanding of the field. Despite being a small team, they are very effective, providing tailored and efficient solutions to complex legal challenges.’

Key clients

DP World (Romania)
Bolt
Groupe SNEF
Grampet Group
Bursa Romana de Marfuri (Romanian Commodities Exchange) SA
Akkodis Romania
Datanet Systems
URBB – United Romanian Breweries Bereprod
Muller Dairy Romania
Punctual Comimpex

Work highlights

Assisting DP World Romania with several competition and FDI matters, including the notification of two foreign investments consisting in maritime facilities, carried out in Constanta Harbour, a container port in the Black Sea and a strategic location for both Romania and the EU.
Assisting Bolt with all its competition matters, including its expansion into new verticals and their integration into the platform.
Representing Bursa Romana de Marfuri in a second preliminary referral to the CJUE involving the application of Art. 102 TFUE to the activity of the incumbent State-owned power exchange in Romania, in the context of the enactment of the Third Energy Package.