Magda Volonciu is a university Professor, Ph.D in labour law, Ph.D coordinator for labour law and author of numerous scientific papers in this field with real practical and theoretical dimensions. She was nominated by Chambers and Partners Europe 2009 as “the most influential lawyer in labour law in Romania”, and in 2011 as dean of this field. Her practice focuses on consultancy and litigation services on all aspects related to employment, social insurances, and industrial relations legislation, practical interpretation of laws that impact the activity developed by the client, strategic planning, and management of work relations.

One of the firm’s founding members, with over 60 years’ experience in criminal procedure, both in helping develop new laws as well as teaching at the university level. He has written over 20 books, manuals, and courses, in various editions detailing criminal law and procedure. Now, at the age of 87, he continues to be an active member of the Romanian University, being a scientific doctoral coordinator. He also offers consultancy within the firm regarding criminal law and procedures.

Senior partner within the firm, has worked as a legal adviser to the government between 1985-2003, before joining the firm. Experienced in Negotiation, conclusion and enforcement of collective labour agreements, drafting internal rules and policies, implementing legal procedures with respect to terminating labour agreements, implementing reorganization operations/collective dismissals, due diligence on labour relations.

She is a partner of the firm, specialized in employment law and industrial relations with ten years of experience in the field. Her areas of expertise include complex employment agreements, collective dismissals, transfer of undertakings, collective agreements and negotiation with trade unions, due diligence on labor relations, drafting internal procedures and politics in relation with the employees, as well as labour disputes. She advises many high profile companies on complex employment matters as well.

Mariana Anastasopol leads the Constanta branch. With a master’s in criminal procedures, and in process of obtaining her doctorate in criminal procedures, her areas of expertise are flexible, allowing her to pursue employment agreements, both individual and collective, as well individual and collective dismissals. She advises the major firms in her region.