Legal assistance to an important US transport company for global logistics solutions, in connection with a mergers and acquisitions project consisting of the acquisition, in several stages, of the majority stake in a Romanian forwarder company. The project was challenging as it was unclear whether the newly enacted legislation regarding pre-authorization of foreign investments was applicable to the transaction in consideration of the particularities of the business (i.e., transportation).

Legal assistance to a major UK transport operator (trucking), in connection with the implementation in Romania of a joint venture agreement concluded under UK law. The work consisted of: mediation of the deadlock between partners at the level of the Romanian SPV jointly controlled by the UK partner and the local partner, including the drafting of a contractual mechanism “Buy Me, Buy You” to be implemented in the Articles of Incorporation of the Romanian SPV.

Legal assistance to a worldwide leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of specific components and systems for the automotive sector, in connection with an international mergers and acquisitions project consisting of the indirect acquisition of several subsidiaries located worldwide, including a Romanian subsidiary which processes materials for other companies in the group.

Legal assistance to the Romanian subsidiary of a full-lifecycle digital engineering company offering digital advisory through scaled engineering services, with the sale of the company. Their assistance consisted in providing focused and constructive input on the envisaged transaction, preparing relevant corporate documents in view of implementing the envisaged corporate transaction, carrying out the relevant formalities with the Romanian authorities, as well as assisting in the negotiations with the buyers.

Legal assistance to one of the entities belonging to a renowned Italian producer of pet food, in connection with its entry onto the Romanian market by means of incorporation of a local representative office and the subsequent incorporation of a new structure – a limited liability company. Their assistance consisted in providing advice on the relevant applicable corporate legislation to preparing all relevant corporate documents for the closing of the representative office and related incorporation of the new legal form, as well as carrying out the registration formalities with the Romanian authorities.

Specialist lawyers: Cosmina Aron, Ioana Sebestin-Nazaru, Dan Ciupala, Letitia Silaghi, Iarina Nutu, Andreea Purcaru.

Legal advisory services to the Romanian subsidiaries of a global automotive leader active in the commercial & specialty vehicles, powertrain, and related financial services arenas, in connection with insolvency procedures, debt recovery and the administration of the creditor’s portfolio of receivables. The services provided to the client include representation before the Romanian courts in trials concerning insolvency and debt recovery procedures, and also negotiating with debtors.

Legal assistance to an important European player in the banking sector which provides commercial banking services, in connection with a dispute regarding the ownership right over a real estate asset. The matter is important in consideration of the existing collateral.

Legal assistance to the local subsidiary of a highly-reputable international company providing financial services in the auto industry, regarding multiple litigations, on matters regarding financing, insolvency, and administrative proceedings.

Legal assistance to the Romanian branch of one of the leading worldwide providers of payment technology services, in connection with various litigation matters, such as legal actions (insolvency procedures, civil claims) against fraudulent companies which did not deliver their final product and therefore the clients have made charge back requests against the provider through channels such as Visa/Mastercard.

Legal assistance to a renowned European low-cost airline, in connection with various litigation matters, such as legal actions against the Border Police for applying contravention fines to the airline in respect of passengers who allegedly travelled without valid travel documents, legal actions in respect of alleged breaches by the airline of its obligation to transmit personal data of the passengers to the competent authority, and legal defense in connection with claims filed by passengers pursuant to Regulation (EC) 261/2004. They also represent the airline in any criminal cases against the company in the territory of Romania and in employment litigation cases.

Specialist lawyers: Letitia Silaghi, Marius Ghita, Alexandru Ososchi, Andreea Nechita.

Legal assistance to a Romanian subsidiary of a full-lifecycle digital engineering firm offering digital advisory through scaled engineering services, in respect of various day-to-day employment matters, from assistance with regard  to the drafting of relevant internal policies to ad hoc advice on employment matters arising from the employees’ activity within the company. Moreover, they have advised the client in connection with the initiation and carrying out of collective bargaining negotiations, including review and amendment of the relevant collective bargaining agreement following negotiations between the representatives of the employees and the representatives of their client as the employer.

Legal assistance to an international pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of high-quality own-brand generic pharmaceuticals, in relation to labour matters, from the drafting of labour documents to advice on the provisions of Romanian legislation on day-to-day aspects, such as, for example, the new rights granted under the amended labour legislation, granting of bonuses, the procedure applicable in case of disciplinary issues etc.

Legal assistance and representation of the local subsidiary of a leading global company specializing in complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings in respect of various labour matters, from the reviewing of the relevant template of individual labour agreements and internal policies to ad hoc advice on specific matters, such as amendment of relevant labour agreements or granting specific rights as per amended labour legislation.

Legal advisory services to a global capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for agriculture and construction with respect to various day-to-day matters, including an analysis to identify potential solutions as far as the restructuring of their local activities from the perspective of labour aspects. The assistance consisted both in the identification of legal solutions from a labour law perspective, as well as the implementation of the chosen solution.

Legal advisory services to the local branch of one of the leading worldwide providers of payment technology services, in connection with day-to-day labour matters, particularly with regard to labour matters from the perspective of specific regulatory secondary legislation issued by the Romanian National Bank, including, without being limited to, training of employees, amendment of labour documentation etc.

Specialist lawyers: Ioana Sebestin-Nazaru, Gabriela Zudor, Iarina Nutu, Bianca Stanciu.