Stefan Diaconescu
Musat & AsociatiiAn experienced team at Musat & Asociatii handles high-value white-collar crime matters for its clients, with particularly strong expertise in internal investigations. Senior partner Gheorghe Muşat and litigation expert Alexandru Terța jointly oversee the department, while Stefan Diaconescu receives extensive praise from clients, singled out for his 'very deep knowledge in criminal law'. He has assisted with investigations and compliance in matters including corruption, economic crimes, aviation law, energy law, intellectual property and public procurement.
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Testimonials
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‘The white-collar criminal department of Mușat & Asociații is truly remarkable and has been the best recommendation we could have received. We will always rely on Mușat for any criminal file or internal investigation.’
‘Ștefan Diaconescu is the best criminal attorney we have worked with, both from Mușat and also from other law firms in this sector, he really is a star in criminal litigation. Ștefan leads a team of hard-working and dedicated professionals and has always had an answer to any question we have raised.’
‘Mușat & Asociații is our trusted adviser for any sensitive issue, handling all our internal investigations and litigations with top marks and obtaining positive results. It's no wonder why they have been on the market for over 30 years and Ștefan Diaconescu definitely stands out due to his experience, his strong knowledge of procedures and regulations, but also his talent in coordinating the white-collar team with ease and always taking care of the client.’
‘Ștefan Diaconescu, everyone should remember the name. He is the best criminal law attorney we have had the pleasure of working with. His knowledge of the sector and the quality of the legal services which he has delivered have been excellent, handling several internal investigations from start to finish and providing the best recommendations.’
‘A reliable partner with a very high standard and quality of services.’
‘I work with Stefan Diaconescu. He has very deep knowledge in criminal law, he is attentive to details and he always responds very promptly to the client's needs. Stefan proved to be a reliable lawyer, his advice was always very accurate and led to a favorable solution to the problem.’
Key clients
- Leoni AG
- ENGIE Romania SA
- Banca Transilvania
- EightCap EU Ltd
- Tekpad Distribution
- Romimpianti SRL
- Metex SA
- Havi Logistics SRL
Work highlights
- Representing Leoni AG and its Romanian subsidiary in an IT fraud investigation across multiple jurisdictions.
- Representing Engie Romania in several criminal files involving mainly gas explosions or other severe deficiencies, both in front of the criminal investigation authorities and of the criminal courts.
- Representing Havi Logistics in a criminal case that resulted from an internal investigation coordinated by the firm.
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