Sebastian Gutiu
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA‘A major player in the local real estate and construction industry’, Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA routinely handles mandates from clients in the commercial, oil and gas, agriculture, and residential sectors. The group has a strong track record in advising contractors, purchasers, and investors on property investment and management matters. The ‘excellent’ Sebastian Gutiu is well versed in assisting with portfolio management work, urban planning procedures, and construction disputes, and Oana Grecu is ‘a pre-eminent real estate and environmental law expert’. Mădălina Mitan handles project development and permitting work. All named lawyers co-head the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Their teamwork is cohesive, swift and reliable.’
‘The Schoenherr Romania real estate team is outstanding and very well prepared. The team has been collaborating with us for a long time, and it is essential for us to have a real estate advisor with experience in managing high volume projects. Schoenherr is that advisor and we were pleased with their advice.'
‘Schoenherr's lawyers stand out for their seriousness and dedication. They always deliver projects on time. Oana Grecu is a dedicated lawyer and a remarkable person. She is a competent real estate lawyer, very attentive and efficient. The projects we carried out together were a success.'
‘This law firm stands out due to its extensive expertise and innovative approach. The team is known for its strengths in various legal fields, providing tailored and efficient solutions.'
‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and innovative thinking. They differentiate themselves from competitors through their commitment to client success and their ability to provide creative solutions to complex legal issues. I particularly value their professionalism, collaborative spirit, and strong communication skills.'
‘Schoenherr is well established as a major player in the local real estate and construction industry. The team covers all aspects related to the acquisition, development and construction, ownership and management of real estate assets. One of the firm's strongholds is advising companies with large asset portfolios (e.g. in oil & gas, retail, manufacturing, agribusiness, forestry) on the full range of real estate and environmental law matters.’
‘Oana Grecu is a pre-eminent real estate and environmental law expert, with a remarkable ability to guide clients through both routine legal matters and complex transactions. In real estate transactions, Oana offers strategic, forward-thinking advice in high-stakes situations, delivering legally sound and commercially savvy solutions. In large-volume projects involving repetitive working structures, she is an excellent project manager and lead partner.’
‘Schoenherr's real estate practice is led by their excellent managing partner Sebastian Guțiu, a well-known Romanian lawyer with strong cross-border experience in CEE.’
Key clients
- OMV Petrom
- Square 7 Properties
Work highlights
- Advised Soundbox Investment and its shareholder, Clemens Petschnikar, on the sale of 25 retail parks totalling EUR219m.
- Advised a real estate developer on the sale of three plots of land and ready-to-build residential projects in central Bucharest.
- Advised a Romanian retailer on real estate matters concerning the company’s expansion plans.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mădălina Mitan
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCAPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sebastian Guțiu, Oana Grecu, Mădălina Mitan