CMS fields a number of experienced real estate lawyers who cooperate with the firm’s wider M&A, finance and energy teams to support high-profile, multinational clients. It operates across the retail, logistics, office, agriculture forestry, and renewables sectors and is well placed to support clients throughout the CEE region. Roxana Fratila heads the practice group and is described as ‘an exceptional legal professional’. She is experienced in advising international and local investors, contractors and developers on their acquisitions. Alexandru Dumitrescu advises at the intersection of real estate, construction and energy.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘ A proactive team that also has strengths in fields ancillary to the legal matter that are very useful for clients approaching a foreign market.’

  • ‘Roxana Fratila is outstanding.’

  • ‘CMS Romania stands out in the legal landscape for its unwavering dedication to client satisfaction and its exceptional team of legal professionals. What sets this practice apart is its client-centric approach, ensuring accessibility, and a keen focus on aligning legal strategies with specific business types and interests.'

  • 'Efficiency is a hallmark of CMS Romania's construction department. They are known for their prompt response times, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering results in a timely manner.'
  • 'CMS Romania places a strong emphasis on diversity, recognizing the value of different perspectives and experiences in providing comprehensive legal counsel. This inclusive approach enriches their team's capabilities and ensures a well-rounded approach to addressing client needs.'
  • 'When compared to other firms, CMS Romania's construction department stands out for its holistic approach to legal representation.'
  • 'Roxana Fratila is an exceptional legal professional known for her extensive legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and exceptional negotiation skills. She is known for her ability to navigate complex negotiations with finesse, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for our company.'
  • 'Roxana Fratila is an outstanding legal professional whose unique strengths, including her exceptional negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and client-centric approach, have been instrumental in providing our company with top-notch legal representation.’

Key clients

  • Primark
  • Allianz Real Estate and VGP NV
  • Generali Real Estate
  • Element Invest Partners
  • Eli Dezvoltare Logistica
  • One United Properties
  • DP World

Work highlights

  • Assisted Primark with the negotiation and conclusion of their third and fourth stores, in Timisoara and Craiova, Romania.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roxana Fratila

Other key lawyers

Alexandru Dumitrescu