Magdalena Roibu
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCASchoenherr si Asociatii SCA‘s white-collar crime team assists companies with cases of criminal acts committed by their employees or third parties; defence against accusations of criminal activity; and compliance and white-collar crime investigations. Dispute resolution lawyers Sebastian Gutiu and Iustin Armașu oversee the department, but ’criminal law specialist’ and ‘skilful and versatile lawyer’ Magdalena Roibu is the key contact in this area. Alexandra Burcea is a further name to note.
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‘The expertise of the team is high. They are highly knowledgeable and experienced in the complex laws and regulations. The company has a strong reputation for successfully defending clients.’
‘I had the chance to work with Magdalena Roibu. She had a very good understanding of the sensitiveness and complexity of the cases. I especially appreciated her strategic and nuanced approached.’
‘Schoenherr și Asociații SCA has established a specialised white-collar crime team, a core taskforce which comprises experts in criminal law who offer guidance on white-collar crime, internal corporate investigations, as well as various compliance issues. It is relatively rare for business international law firms in Romania to have dedicated criminal law teams, and Schoenherr is among the select few to offer such expertise.’
‘Magdalena Roibu has established a strong reputation as a business lawyer specialising in white-collar crime. I have worked with Magdalena on common projects, she primarily advises multinational corporations, but also works with domestic companies and private individuals on legal matters involving complex criminal cases. Recognised for her expertise in criminal law, Magdalena is result-driven and always focused on succeeding.’
‘The team is made up of enthusiastic, result-driven lawyers, with extensive knowledge and practical skills in the area of white-collar crime.’
‘I have worked with Magdalena Roibu, whom I consider not only a criminal law specialist, but a skilful and versatile lawyer, willing to accept nothing less than winning the case. This is a top asset for any client.’
‘The team successfully represented us in complex cases. They have a very structured and business oriented mindset and they are coming with innovative legal solutions correlated with the substance of the case. As compared to other firms, this team creates the trust for the long term cooperation and successful representation independent of the complexity of the matter.’
‘They are highly qualified professionals and proved high quality professional approach for any request.’
Work highlights
- Assisted several multinational companies in internal investigations conducted on their local subsidiary.
- Assisted an international financial institution on Romanian criminal law in connection with credit bank frauds committed by an organised crime group.
- Assisted a multinational company in a white-collar law case regarding cybercrimes committed against the company.
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Practice head
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Sebastian Guțiu, Iustin Armașu