Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners

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Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners fields one of the longest established specialist white-collar crime practices when it comes to Romania’s full-service firms. The firm has a strong reputation across its litigation services and has an impressive client base that includes major banks operating in Romania, as well as some of the leading corporates in a breadth of industry sectors. Calin Andrei Zamfirescu is one of the best known dispute resolution practitioners in the country, in both civil and criminal cases. Senior associate Doru Cosmin Ursu is the standout support to the senior partners. Former practice head Valerian Cioclei departed the firm in October 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • Doru Cosmin Ursu makes this practice unique.’

  • ‘Attention to details, deep knowledge of criminal legislation, dedication.’

  • ‘Good team able to manage complex cases, with a smooth collaboration.’

Key clients

  • Alpha Bank
  • Banca Transilvania
  • Central Securities Depository (Romania)
  • Compania Romprest Service
  • Confer Group
  • ING Bank Romania
  • Japan Tobacco International
  • Kronospan
  • Pirelli Tyres Romania
  • Pirelli Tyres SpA Italia
  • Polaris M Holding
  • Raiffeisen Bank
  • Saint-Gobain
  • Unicredit Bank
  • Unicredit SpA Italia
  • Vista Bank

Work highlights

  • Represented 45 survivors and persons close to the victims of the Colectiv Club fire in the enforcement of the provisions of the criminal decision and the payment by the state authorities of €8.5m in compensation.
  • Represented the Central Securities Depository in DIICOT investigation regarding an alleged fraud complicity in relation to the Harinvest case.
  • Acting for Alpha Bank, Unicredit Bank, NBG Bank, BRD, and Unicredit SpA Italia in a real estate dispute at the Bucharest Court of Appeal.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Doru Cosmin Ursu
Managing Associate

Other key lawyers

Călin Andrei Zamfirescu, Doru Cosmin Ursu, George Avram