Europe is astir. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership or TTIP as it is known by most is causing quite the debate storm across Europe. Proponents of the agreement try to make their case by citing commercial and economic benefits while those who oppose the idea underline not only disadvantages in said areas but also potential environmental and health issues. If one is to take a close look at what is being negotiated they might come to the realization that the party that has the most to lose in this matter is Europe. It is of paramount importance to be informed before making a decision. What then is essential for us to know?...more »

Deloitte's annual Tax&Legal conference, entitled “Rewriting tax law: turning a challenge into a business opportunity” took place on October 21st at Bucharest's Marriott Grand Hotel. The much needed dialogue on changing international laws and the necessity for Romania to keep up with these changes as well as the methods used in order to do this have long been leitmotifs for legal practitioners in the country....more »

Tuca Zbarcea and Associates assisted Interbrands Marketing and Distribution in the acquisition of GlaxoSmithKline’s owned company Europharm Holding....more »

Recent geopolitical events have stirred up certain issues which had not been in the media's attention for some time. One of the consequences of Europe's current migration crisis has been the unearthing of matters which many had hoped were long laid to rest. For instance, not long after refugees started pouring over the borders of Greece...more »

In only two years since its establishment, the Romanian law firm Maravela & Asociaţii has built a solid track record, its founding partners having succeeded to develop both a vast portfolio of top local and international clients and a strong team of professionals, as well as to gather an impressive list of awards and distinctions....more »

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The Sonaca Aerospace company, an 80 year old group operating in the areas of development, manufacturing, assembly and testing of aerospace metallic and composite structures and their associated systems, managed to get state aid funds, mid September 2015, in order to open a new facility in Romania....more »

The cloudy days of the economic crisis took the toll on the legal profession with a cut in fees, number of lawyers and business plans. Business law is moving to an era of corporate rules and tight financial indicators to ensure growth in a cha...more »

RTPR Allen & Overy provided legal advice Advent International Corporation in connection with the sale Unirea Medical Center SRL - Medical service operator which operates under the name "Regina Maria" to investment fund Mid Europa Partners. Th...more »

The National Institute for Statistics announced that an increase in the production volume is expected by the managers in the processing industry, while construction, retail trade and services anticipate growths in their respective activities. According to the short-term inquiry for this June, the managers in the processing industry anticipate moderate increase in the production volume in the next three months....more »