Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA 'has established a strong reputation in restructuring and insolvency matters'. The team is sought after for its expertise in advising on insolvency and debt recovery proceedings, often acting for international and domestic entities in matters. The group is also adept at handling restructurings, and is well known for representing creditors in mandates. Sebastian Gutiu and Iustin Armașu co-head the practice; the duo are ably supported by Andrea Gál.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sebastian Gutiu is a very skilled lawyer able to provide a comprehensive service which covers the full range of related contentious and non-contentious issues.’

  • ‘The Schoenherr brand is well known in Romania as a full-service business law firm. They have a sound dispute resolution practice, also covering insolvency and restructuring. I think what sets them apart is their ability to handle complex, large-volume projects, due to the size and depth of their team and also to their international nature.’

  • ‘Sebastian Guțiu is a skilled real estate and dispute resolution lawyer. He runs Schoenherr's insolvency and restructuring team, contributing with his driven attitude and project management skills.’

  • ‘Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA maintains its high-quality professional standard throughout the entire conduct of the projects, even though the amount of work needed to be carried out is very high.’

  • ‘Iustin Armasu's knowledge and expertise combined with his open, friendly attitude helps the clients understand the importance of restructuring and how to prepare solid documentation to support the restructuring process.’

  • ‘Sebastian Gutiu is an exceptional professional - attentive to details, business-oriented, dedicated to the client.’

  • ‘Schoenherr Romania has established a strong reputation in restructuring & insolvency matters. The firm has a specialized team that covers everything from debt recovery to large insolvency proceedings. They are very commercially aware and make sure to understand the particularities of each case.’

  • ‘The practice is run by Sebastian Gutiu, who does an excellent job in restructuring and insolvency matters. He leads a sizeable specialized team, assisting creditors and debtors in various matters.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sebastian Guțiu, Iustin Armașu

Other key lawyers

Andrea Gál