In 2025, ANAF ordered seizure exceeding RON 2.03 billion, later revised to RON 1.294 billion, in the context of the well-known state aid dispute initiated following a 2015 decision of the European Comission. The dispute concerns the enforcement and recovery implications of the 2013 ICSID arbitral award rendered in favor of the Micula investors under the Sweden–Romania Bilateral Investment Treaty. […]
Insights inspired by the ZF Live discussion with Stelian Garofil and the experience of Dragne & Asociații in corporate criminal law and governance compliance In Romania’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the regulatory environment has become significantly more sophisticated. As corporate structures grow more complex, so do the criminal liability risks faced by managers, directors, and shareholders. Unfortunately, many companies only […]
Although Law No. 81/2018 on remote work has been in force for several years, essential questions still arise in practice about how this activity can be carried out correctly and legally. Employer-employee relationships raise various dilemmas, from approving remote work requests to the legal implications of changing the workplace without notification. Daniel Cîrstea, partner at Dragne & Asociații, addresses this […]
Decision No. 50/21.10.2024 regarding the interpretation and application of Article 628(4) of the Code of Civil Procedure in relation to Article 1.535 of the Civil Code. The High Court of Cassation and Justice was asked to issue a preliminary ruling on the following legal matter: Are the provisions of Article 628(4) of the Code of Civil Procedure applicable and enforceable […]
We are honored to have successfully represented Băneasa Business & Technology Park SA and Băneasa Rezidențial SRL in a landmark case that spanned over 12 years of litigation and involved over 1000 parties, including Romanian and foreign companies, private individuals, financial institutions, and multinational corporations. This high-stakes litigation revolved around the legal status of the land hosting key developments in […]
Our firm represented a national minority in Romania in a complex litigation regarding compensation for a substantial plot of land, taken over by the state prior to 1989. In the first procedural cycle, the court definitively confirmed our client’s status as a beneficiary of reparatory measures and validated the fulfillment of all necessary conditions for compensation. In the second cycle, […]
We are pleased to share our latest involvement in an M&A deal in the healthcare industry, where we provided legal assistance to an investor in acquiring a majority stake in a Romanian company specialized in the distribution of premium dental equipment and devices. The company’s goal is to expand its core activities and venture into new markets, including the distribution […]
We are proud to announce the successful resolution of a multi-year, high-stakes litigation for our client, Diverto International B.V., against RAAL SA, a Romanian manufacturer. The case involved the unauthorized retention of know-how and tools for Diverto’s QS 100 machine. Working alongside Dutch firm Adriaanse van der Weel advocaten, we secured favorable rulings in Romania and the Netherlands. The Dutch […]
The Electronic Signature and Trust Services Law (No. 214/2024) was recently published in the Romanian Official Gazette and will come into effect on October 8, 2024. This law clarifies the legal effects of various types of electronic signatures and regulates the validity of electronically signed documents, aligning with the European eIDAS Regulation. Defining Simple Electronic Signatures A key novelty is […]
In a recent Decision, the High Court of Cassation and Justice in Romania has illuminated an intricate aspect of the process – the panel number criteria when a court of appeal is called to decide on transfer of file requests from one court to another. Should it involve a single judge or multiple judges? This article succinctly summarizes the court […]
