Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii fields a criminal law department whose services in white-collar crime cover litigation as well as internal investigations and compliance advice. Leadership of the team is divided between Manuela Gornoviceanu, who has three decades of experience representing clients before all court levels in Romania, and Robert Rosu, who is also vastly experienced at the highest level of litigation in the country. Senior associate Constantin Matei focuses his practice exclusively on criminal law matters.
Testimonials
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‘Highly specialized criminal defense attorneys.'
'The white collar crime team is operating like a specialized boutique criminal firm under the brand of Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii which in my view, is both time-effective and also cost-effective, as we benefit from the full range of legal services under the same roof.’
‘The entire team is excellent: Robert Rosu is an outstanding lawyer and one of the best defense lawyers in the country! He always makes sure that the advice and work are carefully tailored to each specific matter and respective clients' circumstances.'
'Manuela Gornoviceanu is extremely well prepared to handle any criminal case: she is rigorous, discreet and efficient. She always presented her findings in a clear and concise manner and highlighted for us the best arguments that we should make.'
'Constantin Matei is is skilled, deeply compassionate and justice oriented. He demonstrates an excellent use of tactics and strategies.’
‘In addition to professionalism, we can add the team's time and availability, finding solutions in critical situations, being open to technical and very technical discussions even if I was not a specialist, offering alternative solutions so that together we can choose the most suitable one.’
‘Very good collaboration and open and sincere communication on their part, and I would also add the relationship of sympathy and trust that has developed throughout the projects, so I recommend them with all openness, conviction and responsibility of the statements.’
Key clients
- The Romanian Football Federation
- Carpatair S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising an international company active in the FMCG industry on preventing a potential criminal procedure.
- Representing a pharmaceutical company in a criminal case regarding contraband and counterfeiting.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Rosu, Manuela Gornoviceanu