Rankings

Rankings 2026

Chambers Europe 2026

Real Estate – Band 1

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has an outstanding team with a particular focus on matters involving logistics assets, as well as commercial, residential, office and retail properties. The firm offers noteworthy expertise to international and domestic developers, investors and commercial clients in real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements and construction projects. It additionally assists clients with the financing of projects.

Strengths

"Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is one of the best law firms in the real estate market."

Notable practitioners

Florian Nițu - Eminent Practitioners

Florian Nițu possesses extensive experience acting across a broad range of complex real estate mandates. He frequently advises developers on the leasing, development and forward sale and purchase of residential, retail and commercial projects.

"Florian is perfect. He is very hands-on."

Valentin Creata - Band 4

Valentin Creata has notable expertise in transactions concerning logistics and commercial assets. He is additionally active in the development of various projects.

Ioana Sampek - Band 5

Ioana Sampek focuses her practice on the investment, development and leasing of logistics assets, including land plot acquisitions for logistic projects development.

"Ioana Sampek is very knowledgeable and diligent. She is hard-working and gets the deal done."

Corporate/M&A – Band 2

What the team is known for

This reputable firm has an established M&A practice that represents a roster of Romanian companies. Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații's department handles transactions of all sizes ranging from high-value energy and education sector transactions through to smaller deals on behalf of domestic entrepreneurs. It also assists foreign real estate investors with transactions involving local targets, as well as advising private equity funds. Furthermore, the team shows expertise in corporate restructurings.

Strengths

"Popovici Nițu Stoica's team provides pragmatic advice and has a results-oriented approach."

"Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații offers experience, industry knowledge and pragmatism."

"Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is reliable, proactive and always committed to delivering exceptional results."

Notable practitioners

Bogdan Constantin Stoica – Band 1

Bogdan Constantin Stoica represents clients from the telecommunications and agribusiness sectors in acquisitions.

"Bogdan offers tailored and pragmatic solutions."

"Bogdan is highly knowledgeable about the business environment and has broad expertise in all kinds of transactions."

Competition/Antitrust – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is particularly active in behavioural matters, representing clients in investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance and cartel involvement. The law firm has further experience handling merger control notifications and competition law compliance programmes.

Strengths

"The team is responsive and has a clear understanding of procedures before the competition authority."

"The department stands out for its deep expertise, practical understanding of the industry, and proactive approach in navigating complex regulations."

"The firm's responsiveness and tailored advice have been particularly valuable for our company."

Notable practitioners

Mihaela Ion – Band 2

Mihaela Ion moves up in the rankings on the back of notable recent activity in investigations into alleged cartels and abuses of dominance. She has further experience in merger control filings and competition law compliance matters.

"Mihaela Ion is fantastic. She is hands on and always very involved."

"What truly distinguishes Mihaela Ion is her exceptional expertise, strategic thinking, and proactive approach to even the most complex matters."

"Mihaela Ion combines outstanding communication skills with a deep understanding of our business needs, consistently delivering practical, client-focused solutions."

Dispute Resolution – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has a respected dispute resolution team that handles a range of corporate and civil disputes, as well as international arbitration and insolvency proceedings. The firm has noted strengths in the areas of public procurement, regulatory and planning disputes. The team is particularly active on behalf of clients in the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors, and it represents clients in contractual litigation and shareholder disputes.

Strengths

"Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is a highly structured and professionally managed law firm, distinguished by exceptional expertise and an international perspective."

"The firm delivers expert guidance with in-depth technical know-how and a thorough understanding of the local market dynamics."

Notable practitioners

Ciprian Dontu - Band 3 [Dispute Resolution: Litigation]

Ciprian Dontu heads the practice and is recognised for his advice to energy companies on regulatory disputes, shareholder litigation and state aid cases, with additional capabilities in insolvency and tax-related disputes.

Raluca Petrescu – Band 3 [Dispute Resolution: Arbitration]

Raluca Petrescu is well regarded for her strong experience in public procurement and contractual arbitration before the ICC and the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She regularly acts for clients within the construction, retail, agriculture and engineering industries.

"Raluca is a very skilled lawyer."

Employment – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has diverse expertise in Romanian employment law, regularly acting on collective negotiations and individual and termination disputes. Additionally, the team assists clients with internal investigations. It acts for both international and domestic clients on local and cross-border matters.

Strengths

"Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is highly responsive and well-versed across a broad spectrum of practice areas. The firm is our go-to partner for legal advice in Romania."

"We appreciate the team's close collaboration, prompt advice and availability."

Notable practitioners

Ioana Cazacu - Band 4

Ioana Cazacu is a prominent lawyer who represents clients in internal investigations, employment disputes and termination procedures, both for senior employees and for collective dismissals.

"She is highly committed and client-focused."

"Ioana is highly dependable whenever we have a query related to Romanian labour law."

Tax – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Niţu Stoica & Asociaţii is a well-regarded tax practice with particular strength in the tax structuring of corporate and real estate transactions. The law firm advises on both direct and indirect taxation. It also handles tax matters for high-profile individuals, including matters concerning issues of double taxation, represents clients in tax investigations and handles the tax aspects of divestments. The lawyers additionally act for clients in the agriculture and real estate sectors, as well as for companies in the IT sector.

Strengths

"The team at Popovici Nițu Stoica is extraordinarily responsive."

"The law firm has a good understanding of the local Romanian context and is very reliable."

Notable practitioners

Raluca Rusu - Band 3

Raluca Rusu is well placed to advise on the tax aspects of transactional matters, including M&A acquisitions, restructurings and divestments. She further assists with private client tax advice and tax investigations.

"Raluca offers solutions to complex problems regarding the structural aspects of transactions."

"I am very satisfied with the service provided by Raluca."

Intellectual Property & TMT – Band 4

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has a notable team that handles a broad range of mandates, including trade mark registration and software licensing. The law firm also represents domestic and international clients in IP-related disputes. The team also advises on acquisitions and procurement matters within the IT industry. The lawyers represent clients active in sport and logistics. The practice has additional expertise managing intellectual property portfolios for high-profile individuals.

Strengths

"Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații offers prompt reactivity and is very responsive."

Notable practitioners

Bogdan C. Stoica is a key contact for clients.

Projects & Energy – Band 4

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is noted for handling a range of energy mandates including regulatory work, acquisitions of renewable projects and energy-related litigation. The team also assists with the development of various projects, such as public procurement.

Strengths

"Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is the one-stop shop for everything in Romania, I couldn't do my job without them."

Notable practitioners

Florian Nițu - Band 2

Florian Nițu advises on public procurement and tendering in transport and telecommunications infrastructure, including bid challenges, procurement litigation and concession frameworks.