Filip & Company's real estate team provides a legal service that is described as ‘excellent’. The unit assists with land acquisitions, financing arrangements, development, and project management. It works collaboratively with the firm’s substantial corporate, finance, and regulatory lawyers to deliver an integrated service for clients, including high-profile, international companies, in their cross-border transactions. Ioana Roman, lauded as ’by far the best professional in Romania in real estate legal issues‘, heads the team; she is equipped to handle regulatory matters connected with real estate development and renewable energy projects.
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Testimonials
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‘The team's level of know-how, quality, professionalism and understanding of the clients' need remains exceptional.'
‘Ioana Roman is both an exceptional lawyer and person. The way she involves herself in the client's problems is outstanding. She provides very clear, profound, transparent and solution-orientated advice and she encourages her team to do likewise.’
- 'The legal service provided by the Filip & Company real estate team is excellent both in terms of industry knowledge and responsiveness, their lawyers operate to the highest professional standards and are deeply committed to their projects. ’
‘In my opinion, Ioana Roman is one of the top real estate lawyers in Romania. She puts together an outstanding team of experienced and fully motivated lawyers who truly understand the industry.’
‘Filip and Co is among the top legal firms in Romania with extensive experience in energy projects, real estate and M&A. The team has excellent knowledge of the Romanian legal framework and the market.’
‘Ioana Roman has always been a trusted and reliable partner providing her legal advice practically and coherently.'
‘Ioana Roman is by far the best professional in Romania in real estate legal issues. She is not only a great technical expert but also an amazing negotiator and project manager.'
- 'We love working with Mihaela Ispas, who stands out through her prompt, hands-on approach and spot-on answers.'
Key clients
- RCS & RDS
- BayWa r.e.
- Holcim (Romania)
- Alesonor/ Magnet Developments
- Auchan Romania
- Nestle Romania
- PPLI Group/ Veranda Obor
- Kingfisher PLC/ Bricostore Romania
- Real Hyper Magazine/ Remarkt Magazine
- Tiriac Group/ Tiriac Holdings
- Securitas
- Sof Medica Group / MedCity
- Banca Transilvania
- Dreistein Holding
- Kameran Financial Limited (Vladimir Cohn)
- Crucea Wind Farm (part of Hidroelectrica)
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- Pandora Jewellery
- Total Soft S.A.
- Bookster Experience S.R.L.
Work highlights
- Advised Magnet Developments on the development of the Amber Forest residential project just outside Bucharest.
- Offered comprehensive legal assistance to Kingfisher PLC, the prominent British group and one of the largest European DIY chains.
- Assisting Auchan Romania S.A. with general real estate matters and specific leasing, regulatory and construction matters that result from the client’s day-to-day operations.
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.
Ioana Roman