Ana Popescu
Albu MorarAlbu Morar is a white-collar crime specialist boutique that has, since its inception in 2020, quickly established itself as one of Romania's go-to choices in the field. The majority of the firm's clients are multinational heavyweights with cases in Romania and the vastly experienced team is well versed in the full range of work at every level of court. Practice co-head Gabriel Albu's 'depth of knowledge in his field is a significant asset', drawing on experience at multinational law firms, as well as in independent practice, focusing specifically on white-collar crime upon founding Albu Morar. Alongside him in leading the department is former judge of the Constitutional Court of Romania, Daniel Morar, who joined the firm in November 2022. Mihai Lemnaru concentrates his practice on pre-trial investigations of tax evasion, money laundering, and corruption, with heavy involvement recently in cyber crime matters. Mihai Morar is a further key contact, assisting companies, stakeholders and individuals with complex criminal cases.
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Testimonials
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‘Very professional, western style approach to clients. Also, very responsive. They are always our first option when our clients need assistance, especially when it comes to tax evasion charges. They are one of the few on the market that offer on-going prevention services at very high standards.’
‘Gabriel Albu is an excellent white collar crime lawyer, very diligent, also very responsive. He is not only an excellent lawyer, but also a very good and frequent speaker at specialized conferences.’
‘Gabriel Albu is a unique lawyer known for his extensive knowledge, maturity, calm demeanour, and his ability to provide the best advice to his clients. His practice stands out due to several key strengths and capabilities that potential clients would find valuable.'
- 'Gabriel Albu's depth of knowledge in his field is a significant asset. He has spent years honing his expertise in various areas of law, allowing him to provide comprehensive and accurate advice to his clients. Whether dealing with corporate law, litigation, or personal legal matters, Gabriel's in-depth understanding of the legal landscape ensures that his clients receive top-notch guidance and representation.'
‘Expertise and specialization that allows them to provide valuable insights and innovative solutions.'
‘Ability to grasp complex situations and offer practical and clear advice.’
‘Mihai Morar's professional conduct is outstanding. He is well anchored in business reality and inspires confidence.'
‘The practice also has a strong reputation for excellence, professionalism, communication, and respect for its clients.'
Key clients
- KazMunayGas/ Rompetrol
- OMV Petrom (member of OMV Austria Group)
- RCS & RDS/ Digi
- Intrarom S.A.
- Unigrains Trading
- Lactofood
Work highlights
- Assisting KazMunayGas/ Rompetrol companies with criminal law related matters, such as work safety cases, various inquiries from authorities, criminal law risk related analyses.
- Acting for RCS & RDS/ Digi and its CEO in a pending criminal trial on charges of bribery and money laundering related to acquisition of football TV rights.
- Defending Intrarom in a pending multimillion-Euro tax fraud case.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Gabriel Albu
Albu MorarPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gabriel Albu, Daniel Morar