Magdalena Roibu
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCASchoenherr si Asociatii SCA's white-collar crime department is sought after by a number of industry-leading clients for highly sensitive court cases, as well as internal investigations advice and support through the pre-investigative period. The practice group is overseen by Iustin Armașu and Sebastian Gutiu, who are both seasoned dispute resolution professionals. Magdalena Roibu is the white-collar crime specialist to note, frequently leading matters and already an experienced name in a diverse range of criminal investigations and trials.
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Testimonials
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‘They are always well organized, transparent and balanced in their opinions.’
‘Magdalena Roibu inspires confidence. Her opinions are very well structured and to the point.’
‘Magdalena Roibu is well known amongst peers for her passion for criminal law, her creative thinking and attention to legal detail. I have worked with Magdalena Roibu in a high-profile criminal case and admired her strategic thinking.’
‘Schoenherr's main strength in white-collar crime is its team. They are very experienced, work exclusively on criminal law matters, know the market, have excellent command of the law, and are very creative. All these features place them high up among business law firms providing criminal defence advice.’
‘Magdalena Roibu is a complete criminal law expert. She is excellent both as a scholar and as a practitioner.’
‘Schoenherr's Romanian white-collar crime practice does stand out in the market. I believe they are a good option due to the firm's internationality, which is mirrored in the way their team approaches complex legal matters. They work well across a variety of criminal law matters and across practice areas in multi-disciplinary projects.’
‘Madalina Roibu was responsive, providing practical information (not only theoretical) and you can easily see that she has experience gained by handling many legal matters in her area of expertise.’
‘They have capability and willingness to understand deep and complex topics, they do not treat it superficially, but are totally involved, they communicate well within their team and with the client.’
Key clients
- Ringier
Work highlights
- Advised Ringier on an internal investigation at its Romanian subsidiary.
- Acted for a private individual indicted for conspiracy to abuse of office by a public official, as well as for disclosure of professional secrecy and confidential information.
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.
Sebastian Guțiu, Iustin Armașu