White-collar crime

Albu Morar

Specialists in white-collar crime, boutique firm Albu Morar is lauded for its ‘deep legal expertise, innovative problem-solving, and a client-centric approach’. The team is a go-to destination for multinational companies that have cases in Romania, and practitioners are adept and experienced at every level of court in the country. Jointly leading the department are Gabriel Albu, ’a trusted advisor in every sense’ and one of the pioneers of this practice area in Romania; and Daniel Morar, whose varied slate includes major cases in tax evasion, cybercrimes and corruption. Further key figures to note include Mihai Lemnaru, who focuses on pre-trial investigations; and Mihai Morar, whose client base covers the energy, IT and financial services sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Excellent level of knowledge, super-specialised in white collar crime law, very responsive and transparent billing structure. Albu Morar is our first option for referrals, as we do not have a white collar practice.’
‘I mainly work with Gabriel Albu. Gabriel's knowledge in specific legislation and procedures is outstanding, he is always very responsive and all clients referred to him came with excellent feedback.’
‘What makes this practice unique is the combination of deep legal expertise, innovative problem-solving and a client-centric approach. The team consistently goes above and beyond in their legal representation, offering not just advice but actionable strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of their clients. Potential clients would be impressed by the firm’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality service, their ability to handle complex and high-stakes cases, and their strong focus on results.'
‘Gabriel Albu has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment and strategic foresight in his work. His thorough understanding of complex legal matters and his ability to navigate challenges with ease has been invaluable. Gabriel’s ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner sets him apart, making him a trusted advisor in every sense.'
'The associates at the firm are also highly skilled, displaying professionalism and dedication in their work. They are proactive, detail-oriented and always maintain a strong focus on client needs. What I have particularly valued in working with this team is their collaborative approach—they ensure that every case is handled with a high degree of attention and thoughtfulness, which gives me great confidence in their abilities.’
‘Great legal team, efficient and responsive, excellent teamwork.’
‘They are the true white collar specialists of Romania, definitely the go-to firm in this area. Excellent team of specialists, deep bench but also indisputable stars. They are thoroughly modern lawyers, which is unusual for criminal lawyers in Romania. Always on, smart, dedicated to their clients, they are by far my favourite lawyers in their field.’
‘Gabriel Albu is, simply put, the top white collar criminal defence lawyer in Romania. He is super-experienced and smart, focused on the client, but also unfailingly strategic in his advice. Highly recommended.’

Key clients

Kaz Munay Gas International / RompetroliGroup
RCS & RDS/ Digi
Intrarom S.A.
Unigrains Trading
OMV Petrom
Lacto Food
Mozzart Bet
Porr Construct

Work highlights

Assisting KazMunayGas/ Rompetrol with criminal law-related matters, such as work safety cases, various inquiries from authorities and criminal law risk related analyses.
Assisting RCS & RDS/ Digi and its CEO in a pending criminal trial on charges of bribery and money laundering related to the acquisition of football TV rights.
Defending Intrarom in a pending tax fraud case.