Filip & Company‘s TMT practice is praised for its ability to ’simplify complex aspects and to propose easy to understand solutions‘, and regularly acts on behalf of major domestic and international telecoms companies. Its experience acting as longstanding advisor to lead Romanian telecoms provider RCS & RDS exemplifies the team's ability to combine telecoms and corporate expertise, providing a full-service offering across M&A, disputes and financing. Team head and founding partner Alexandru Bîrsan has crossover capital markets and IP experience; competition partner Cătălin Suliman often assists TMT clients and is recommended for his 'innovative solutions.' Cătălin Alexandru is the go-to for dispute resolution matters. Monica Statescu is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have been working with Filip & Company on various media and technology matters, and we were very satisfied with their approach and solutions to our problems. One key element which makes this team unique is their ability to simplify complex aspects and to propose easy to understand solutions in a very short period of time. Also, their less formalistic approach is very appreciated by our organisation. ’

  • ‘We are working with Cătălin Suliman on technology and media issues related to our core activity in Romania. Cătălin knows the market very well and is able to provide innovative solutions to our problems. Also, Cătălin is very reliable in delivering the advice.’

Key clients

  • RCS&RDS S.A.
  • Digi Communications N.V.
  • Total Soft
  • Romanian Business Consult
  • 2Perfomant
  • Inform Lykos
  • Globe Monnaie SRL
  • eMAG
  • Amber Studio S.A.
  • Abris Capital Partners
  • Dante International
  • Evergent Investments

Work highlights

  • Assisting RCS & RDS S.A in a project aiming to finance the deployment by its subsidiary incorporated and operating in Spain of its network in certain municipalities in Spain by entering a partnership with abrdn.
  • Assisted Amber Studio S.A. in a USD 20,000,000 equity financing from Emona Capital. We have assisted the Client in the preparation and negotiation of the subscription agreement and the shareholders’ agreement.
  • Assisted Alsendo, owned by Abris Capital Partners, in the acquisition of Ecolet, a B2X logistics platform and market leader in parcel services in Romania and Bulgaria.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Alexandru Bîrsan

Other key lawyers

Olga Nita, Monica Statescu, Cătălin Suliman, Cătălin Alexandru