White-collar crime

CMS

An ‘excellent coordinator of projects and teams of attorneys’, Mihai Jiganie-Serban heads the white-collar crime offering at CMS in Bucharest. The practice receives client commendation for its ’comprehensive expertise in handling high-stakes investigations and litigation’, and collaborates closely with the CMS network in the region to support a host of multinationals, as well as individual clients. Jiganie-Serban is one of the country’s standout white-collar crime practitioners, while Ionut Chisar is one of the up-and-coming figures in criminal law and criminal compliance. Cosmin Cretu is another standout lawyer in the practice. Horia Draghici, who coordinates the wider dispute resolution department, also has influence in white-collar crime cases.

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Testimonials

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‘Multidisciplinary and complex approach of every issue. Possibility to work with experienced lawyers from all the legal fields.’
‘Objective oriented. Client friendly and cost effective approach. Great background. Mihai Jiganie-Serban - longstanding experience and effective approach of every issue.'
Ionut Chisar is definitely a rising star of criminal law that has a great future in this field.’
‘The white-collar crime team stands out for its comprehensive expertise in handling high-stakes investigations and litigation. Known for their strategic approach, they offer clients deep insights into regulatory complexities. Their strengths lie in personalised service, global reach and innovative use of technology, with a strong emphasis on diversity.’
‘The team stands out for its deep knowledge, responsiveness and commitment to delivering results. They handle complex matters with a strategic mindset, differentiating them from others in the field. I value their collaborative nature, clear communication and practical approach, always ensuring tailored solutions. Their dedication to client success and consistent reliability make them exceptional to work with, fostering a strong sense of trust and partnership.’
‘I can testify to the quality of their theoretical knowledge but also of their practical skills in the field of business criminal law, which is, in my opinion, not so common in today’s criminal lawyers. CMS is surely a full-service provider in the field of business criminal law and combined with their energy and fresh approach, I am sure they represent an excellent choice in this field of law, especially for corporate clients, but also for individuals.’
‘I have worked with Mihai Jiganie-Serban and Cosmin Cretu. Mihai has proven to be an excellent coordinator of projects and teams of attorneys, with outstanding professional skills, of which the clients (especially corporate) have always been very satisfied. Cosmin is also a very well-organised attorney, with a great commitment to clients and professional development. They have always found solutions to any problem which existed, never giving up until a positive outcome or result.’
‘Deep knowledge in white collar crime matters, highly skilled and they understand our business and know from the outset what is important to us.’

Work highlights

Advising a construction & infrastructure projects corporate in connection to a cross-border investigation into allegations of corruption in the context of the implementation of a railway rehabilitation project in Romania.
Representing in court a global IT company against alleged accessory to abuse of office in relation to the public acquisition of an IT solution.