DLA Piper Dinu SCA
Client SatisfactionThe life sciences sector and others subject to heavy regulatory scrutiny are the specialism of DLA Piper Dinu SCA's competition practice. Both merger control filings and assistance with industry investigations are covered by the group. Livia Zamfiropol draws on more than two decades of experience in leading the practice, handling antitrust investigations concerning anti-competitive agreements and alleged abuse of dominance. She coordinates the team with Alina Lacatus, who focuses on companies within the life sciences, FMCG and retail arenas. Razvan Pele is the main support contact to note.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Related to our collaboration, I would like to point out the expertise of the team, their flexibility and creativity to identify the best solutions and action ways accordingly with partner objectives. Not the last, it is important to mention the openness, availability and engagement of the team in the partnership.’
‘The team members involved in our collaboration were 100% at our disposal, giving us a strong filling of confidence and I would like to mention here Livia Zamfiropol and Alina Antonie.’
‘The team is very efficient and able to run precise assessments with a view of the implementation of the related outcome.’
‘Alina Lacatus, in particular, is highly responsive and business oriented.’
‘We collaborate with the DLA Piper team on issues related to life sciences, focusing primarily on market access, and antitrust matters. Their team consistently delivers high-quality support and demonstrates an impressive understanding of local trends and the latest positions of regulatory authorities.’
Key clients
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG
- Zabka Polska Sp z o.o.
- Tema Energy SA
- Romanian Association of the Self-care Industry (RASCI)
Work highlights
- Acting for Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG on matters including an annulment case pending before the Bucharest Court of Appeals, seeking the annulment of a substantial fine imposed by the Romanian Competition Council for alleged collusive behaviour by various immunoglobulin producers under the umbrella of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) in Romania.
- Acting for Zabka Polska in its entry on the Romanian market.
- Representing Tema Energy in court proceedings for the annulment of the fine applied by the Romanian Competition Council for an alleged boycott between competitors in the context of a significant data centre public procurement procedure organised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Livia Zamfiropol, Alina Lăcătuș