Awards & nominations

MPR Partners’ Dispute resolution department is ranked anew by the reputed Chambers and Partners in the Europe 2022 and 2023 editions. Researchers concluded that “MPR Partners offers a dispute resolution practice that represents clients in a number of disputes before Romanian courts and international arbitration tribunals. The law firm is experienced advising on bankruptcy proceedings and employment disputes, as well as on contentious mandates relating to administrative and public procurement matters. The team also offers expertise in transactional and real estate disputes, and has additional skills in pre-litigation and settlement procedures. Notable practitioners: Gelu Maravela is a key contact within the department.”

MPR|Partners is recognized yet again by The Legal 500 EMEA in 2022, with the same important number of recognized practice areas (Commercial, corporate and M&A, Dispute resolution, Real estate and Construction, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax). Yearly, the rankings confirm outstanding recognition from our clients. The firm’s partners have been praised anew within the reputed international directory, proving once again their professionalism and sound experience.

Founding Partner Gelu Maravela has been ranked in IFLR1000’s 31st edition of Leading Lawyers as Highly Regarded for his M&A expertise, and recognized for his activity in the Healthcare sector. It is the fifth year in a row that he has been bestowed with the ranking. The firm continues to be recognized in IFLR1000’s M&A rankings, alongside other important names on the market. The IFLR1000 has been producing legal market intelligence since 1990 and remains the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work.

This year three of MPR Partners’ specialists have been designated winners during the prestigious Lexology Client Choice Awards. Hence, congratulations for the awards received by Founding Partner Gelu Maravela (M&A in Romania, third year in a row), Partner Anca Băițan (Restructuring & Insolvency in Romania ) and Senior Privacy and Technology Consultant Cristina Crețu (Telecoms & Media in Romania). Client Choice is different from every other award in that it receives nominations from clients, with no involvement from the law firms during the process. This year there were over 2,500 nominations received, according to Lexology officials and, since our team members were designated winners, they added that this represents a testament to the services provided to clients. Further information about Client Choice awards is available here.

Founding Partner Alina Popescu, has been shortlisted and in a finalist at The Lawyer European Awards 2021, in the ‘European managing partner of the year’ category. Judges of The Lawyer European Awards 2021 stated: “In particular this MP stands out in finding new opportunities in times of potential adversity; seeing the next levels of strategic importance and attracting talent to deliver on that. Here we have someone running ahead and taking the rest of the firm along. Great leadership instead of just keeping the boat afloat”.

MPR|Partners is anew amongst the leading law firms ranked by The Legal 500 EMEA in 2021, with an important number of recognized practice areas (Commercial, corporate and M&A, Dispute resolution, Real estate and Construction, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax). The rankings confirm outstanding recognition from our clients. This year, all of the firm’s partners have been praised within the reputed international directory, proving once again their professionalism and sound experience

MPR Partners’ two of the major departments, namely Corporate/M&A and Dispute resolution are ranked anew by the reputed Chambers and Partners in the Europe 2020 edition. For the third year in a row, our Corporate/M&A department is equally ranked in the prestigious Global 2021 Guide of Chambers and partners, standing proof of our multijurisdictional capabilities in the field. Researchers noted our cross border multimillion EUR deals for major clients, stating that ‘Gelu Maravela, has decades of experience in M&A, privatisation deals & capital markets matters. Co-head Alina Popescu brings vast experience in corporate, commercial and M&A matters, & in competition matters pertaining to M&A and commercial transactions and related arbitration. Co-head Dana Rădulescu has wide-ranging expertise in M&A/privatisations & banking & finance.’ With regards to our Dispute resolution practice, clients approached by Chambers and Partners appreciate the team’s commitment to mandates, with one noting that the lawyers “take matters seriously and produce quality work,” adding that the lawyers also “inform us punctually of all the steps they’re taking.”

MPR Partners’s founding partners have been awarded anew in this year’s edition of the prestigious Lexology Client Choice Awards. Alina Popescu was designated again as the exclusive winner of the Competition & Antitrust category for Romania. Alina was praised by her clients for providing comprehensive and best analysis, for offering excellent customer care and tailored advice as well as for her responsiveness. Gelu Maravela was recognized once more as the exclusive winner of the M&A category for Romania. He was praised by his clients for his ability to develop close and efficient working relationships, being known on the market for his expertise and great project management skills even in the most complex cross-border matters.

MPR Partners is ranked in IFLR1000’s Financial and Corporate Guide 2021 as. Founding Partner Gelu Maravela remains, such as previous years, Highly regarded for his M&A expertise, especially in the Healthcare sector, having a very strong reputation on the market.

MPR|Partners was presented at the Top Lawyers’ Gala organized by FinMedia with the Award of Excellence for Technology Developments throughout 2020, following its numerous initiatives in this respect. These have included amongst others: (i) implementing the AI platform Luminance, a premiere entry on the Romanian market, (ii) developing in-house solutions for providing automated assistance, (iii) actively participating to the drafting of national legislation in technology related matters (iv) drafting numerous articles and publications in the field and creating a specialized technology blog, (v) further developing its specialized team in this sector and (vi) assistance provided to a substantial number of large and mid-sized technology companies. Four senior team members were presented with individual awards for their impressive activity in TMT & Data Protection, Insolvency, Litigation and Arbitration, Telecom, IT, Consumer protection and Intellectual property.

For yet another year, five distinct practice areas of MPR Partners are ranked in The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 edition, that has just been launched, mid-April. Thus, the Corporate/M&A, Dispute resolution, Real estate & construction, Restructuring & insolvency and Tax departments have been all acknowledged, in terms of work performed and team members’ skills. The client feedback obtained by the researchers of The Legal 500 is impressive and compliments the expertise, timely feedback and highly specialized advice provided. Furthermore, in this edition of the reputed guide, all of the firm’s partners are acknowledged and praised.

MPR Partners’ two of the major departments, namely Corporate/M&A and Dispute resolution are ranked anew by the reputed Chambers and Partners in the Europe 2020 edition. For a second year in a row, our Corporate/M&A department is equally ranked in the prestigious Global 2020 Guide of Chambers and partners, underlining our multijurisdictional capabilities in the field. Researchers noted our practice with a solid corporate team, frequently sought after by local companies to assist with M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance matters including company formation and shareholder agreements. They concluded that our firm attracts attention for its work on highlight mandates in the chemical and food and drink sectors, whilst acting for domestic and international corporate clients on real estate and healthcare transactions.

MPR Partners’ both founding partners have been awarded in the 2020 edition of the prestigious Lexology Client Choice Awards. You can be nominated for the Client Choice Awards programme only by corporate counsel. This year, according to the organizers, over 2,500 nominations were received. Alina Popescu was designated as the exclusive winner of the Competition & Antitrust category for Romania. Alina was praised by her clients for offering excellent customer care and tailored advice as well as for her responsiveness. Gelu Maravela was recognized as the exclusive winner of the M&A category for Romania. He was praised by his clients for his ability to develop close and efficient working relationships, being known on the market for his expertise and great project management skills.

During an elegant Gala organized by the leading business and economic newspaper and online platform Ziarul Financiar, two of our major recent and successfully closed M&A transactions were recognized. It is the third year in a row that, during The Lawyers’ Gala, that we are awarded for our hard work. The recognized transactions were in the chemical and FMCG sectors, namely the acquisition of assets by Chimcomplex from Oltchim and respectively the acquisition of Nordic Petfood by United Petfood.

After years of proving the ability to manage complex cross border projects and to swiftly coordinate high-valued acquisitions and transactions, MPR Partners was ranked in Chambers Global 2019 Guide. Chambers Global acknowledges only the leading law firms, those who act and succeed at an international level, and have an impressive track record of mandates and global clients.

This year’s edition of The Legal 500 Europe Middle East and Africa has acknowledged and ranked five or MPR Partners’ practice areas: Corporate, commercial and M&A, Dispute resolution, Real estate and construction, Restructuring and insolvency and Tax. All of the firm’s partners are recommended in The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 editorial, for their Commercial, corporate and M&A (Gelu Maravela and Alina Popescu), Dispute resolution (Gelu Maravela), Real estate and construction (Alexandra Rîmbu and Dana Rădulescu), Restructuring and insolvency (Dana Rădulescu and Gelu Maravela) and Tax (Felix Tapai and Gelu Maravela) experience and activity.

Benchmark Litigation Europe shortlisted MPR Partners for Dispute resolution Law firm of the year 2019 awards.

In 2019, MPR Partners was once again recognized in the reputed Chambers Europe, the European guide of Chambers and Partners. Based on thorough research amongst clients and peers, Chambers and Partners release yearly rankings of top internationally recognized lawyers and firm departments, acknowledged due to impressive activity in major cross-border and complex mandates. Thus, MPR Partners’ Corporate/M&A department is ranked and its Dispute resolution department is noted as Recognized practitioner.

MPR Partners is ranked in IFLR1000’s Financial and Corporate Guide 2019 for its M&A activity and noteworthy transactions. Founding Partner Gelu Maravela remains, such as last year, Highly regarded for his M&A expertise, especially in the Healthcare sector, having a very strong reputation on the market.

Founding Partners Gelu Maravela and Alina Popescu have been included in the 2018-19 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Romania. Gelu Maravela was named 2018-2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for work in Project Finance and Development Practice, being acknowledged for his Arbitration and Mediation, Banking and Finance Law, Energy Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation, Natural Resources Law, Project Finance and Development Practice, whilst Alina Popescu is praised for her Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions experience. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries. “For more than a third of the century,” says CEO Steven Naifeh, “Best Lawyers has been the gold standard of excellence in the legal profession.” President Phil Greer adds, “We are extremely proud of that record and equally proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of these exceptional legal professionals.” Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Romania list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

During a Gala organized by the leading business and financial newspaper and online portal Ziarul Financiar, MPR Partners received the award for the FMCG biggest and most important transaction (namely the sale of Betty Ice to Unilever), whilst being nominated for a second major FMCG transaction (the sale of Nordic Petfood to United Petfood) and for one of the largest transactions in the chemicals industry (Chimcomplex acquiring assets from Oltchim). It is the second year in a row that the leading brand in business media and communication awards MPR Partners for its activity on the merger market.

This year, the reputed The Legal 500 ranked and acknowledged MPR Partners in four different practice areas: Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Real estate and Construction, Restructuring and Insolvency as well as Tax. Founding Partners Gelu Maravela and Alina Popescu were praised for their team leading skills and experience, whilst Partners Dana Rădulescu and Felix Tapai were mentioned and noted by the international directory. For 29 years, The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. More information here.

On March 15, 2018, during a special night in London, that celebrated success in the European legal world, MPR Partners was designated, by a tremendous jury, winner of the Law Firm of the Year: Eastern Europe and The Balkans Award, during The Lawyer European Awards 2018. Currently at their ninth edition and structured in 24 categories (by country, region, types of deals, referral work but also recognizing the managing partner of the year and holding a distinct global in-house category), the awards showcase the achievements of firms to the rest of the industry. Further detail about The Lawyer European Awards as well as this edition’s jury can be found on the official website at https://www.thelawyer.com/event/european-awards/

Further to winning the Law Firm of the Year: Eastern Europe and the Balkans Award, MPR Partners has been designated as Highly Commended Firm (runner up) in the European Law Firm of the Year category. An official article of The Lawyer, released after the event, states: “Highly commended in the overall law firm of the year category was Romanian firm Maravela, which won Eastern European/Balkans firm prize for the second year running. Despite its small size – it was only set up five years ago – the judges said it had ‘reaped the rewards of its niche’ and praised its focus on talent nurturing.”

It is the fourth year in a row that MPR Partners is recognized by the judging committee of The Lawyer European Awards. This year the firm has been shortlisted for Law firm of the year: Eastern Europe and The Balkans. This category was only open to independent firms headquartered in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. Judges have paid attention to firms able to demonstrate that they have had an exceptional year, managing the pressures of the economic environment while maintaining high levels of client service. They were equally looking for firms that can clearly articulate their strategy and vision for the future, both in terms of significant developments in the past year and planned investment. Shortlisted firms had to prove their capability of operating in the global economy, possessing strategic initiatives aimed at growing cross-border and referral work, both inbound and outbound. The judging panel is formed by partners of top international business law firms and in-house top management representatives of multinational companies. Further information about the awards is available here.

MPR Partners is once again recognized and a recommended firm in IFLR1000’s Financial and Corporate Guide 2018, whilst Managing Partner Gelu Maravela is Hihgly regarded for his M&A expertise, especially in the Healthcare sector, having a very strong reputation on the market. We are proud to have clients commend us: “They are cost efficient and very professional”, “They offer sound sometimes innovative advice and get results, time after time”, “Very responsive and thorough” for our M&A as well as for our Restructuring and Insolvency departments.

Founding Partner Alina Popescu has been named “Leading Cross Border Investments and Transactions Adviser of the Year, Romania”, at the 2018 Leading Adviser Awards, from Acquisition International Magazine, part of AI Global. Since 2010, Acquisition International Magazine’s annual awards have been highlighting the amazing work done by those firms and individuals whose ceaseless dedication to innovation, customer care and the continued growth and improvement of their businesses has seen them forge ahead of their competitors and raise the bar for performance and results in their industry.

The law firms that enabled the biggest transactions of 2016 and beginning of 2017, agreements in various sectors such as retail, real estate, industry and energy were awarded by Ziarul Financiar during the eighth edition of the Lawyers’ Gala. Our firm received the award for the industry’s largest transaction, closed at the beginning of 2017, being nominated for assisting Astra Rail Industries in the merger with Greenbrier and for the acquisition of Jolidon, Romanian textile producer present in over 60 countries, currently undergoing insolvency proceedings. The award was attributed for the 60 milion Eur merger between the German group Astra Rail Management (currently Astra Holding) and the American group Greenbrier.

MPR Partners was designated Law Firm of the Year in Romania at The Lawyer European Awards 2017. Out of more than 120 competing firms for 24 categories MPR Partners shared the podium with internationally reputed European law firms such as Herbert Smith, Gleiss Lutz, A&L Goodbody, Wolf Theiss, just to name a few. The judging panel that designated MPR Partners Law Firm of the Year in Romania was formed by partners of top international business law firms (Chadbourne & Parke, Charles Russell Speechlys, Macfarlanes, Mishcon de Reya, Shoosmiths, Slaughter and May, Travers Smith, Trowers & Hamlins, Walker Morris, Winston & Strawn) and in-house top management representatives of multinational companies (Aviva UK Life, IOC Television and Marketing Services, Moët Hennessy, Osborne Clarke International, Paypal, Sequa Petroleum N.V., Smiths Group PLC, Société Générale, Wolseley plc).

In the 2017 edition of The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa MPR Partners is a recommended firm in the Corporate, commercial and M&A practice area, whilst Managing Partners Gelu Maravela and Alina Popescu are recommended individual lawyers. Researchers state that “MPR Partners is ‘a professional team on all levels’. Gelu Maravela is ‘an excellent professional’, and Alina Popescu is ‘an expert in finding efficient solutions – very professional and knowledgeable'”. The Legal 500 rankings are covering 82 countries and are based on the results of research and the merits of the available evidence – law firms are ranked on merit alone.

In 2017, MPR Partners and its Managing Partner Gelu Maravela are once again listed in the reputed Chambers Europe. Chambers guides are the culmination of thousands of in-depth interviews by the largest research team of its kind and are trusted globally to objectively rank the world’s best lawyers and law firms. The researchers stated about our firm: “Solid team with experience in public procurement and PPP matters, well versed in project development and investment. Strong focus on infrastructure, energy and water services, in addition to healthcare projects”. About Managing Partner Gelu Maravela, this year’s edition mentions: “Gelu Maravela is experienced in public procurement issues and offers assistance with related litigation. He is noted for his cross-departmental expertise and is active in healthcare, energy and infrastructure projects.”

For the third year in a row, MPR Partners has been shortlisted by a reputed jury appointed by The Lawyer European Awards 2017 for the Law firm of the year: Romania award. Now in their eighth year, The Lawyer European Awards were the first initiative of their kind to reward and celebrate excellence across the European legal market. This year the Awards recognize strategic vision, particularly focusing on cross-border initiatives, robust partnership culture, strong financial performance and growth, consistent excellence in delivery of legal services as well as outstanding talent management.

In 2017, MPR Partners’ is once again a “recognized firm” for its Corporate and M&A practice, by IFLR 1000. IFLR 1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers, conducting research in over 120 jurisdictions worldwide. Research is based on transactional evidence, as well as peer and client feedback. IFLR 1000 recognizes the following attributes: technical ability, accessibility and communication, depth of team, value for money, client/lawyer relationship and international network.

We were awarded Commercial Arbitration Law Firm of the Year in Romania within the 2017 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards. The awards` research department conducts extensive reviews, draws insight from business leaders throughout the world and takes suggestions over the preceding 6 months to produce a shortlist of firms.

Corporate Live Wire designated MPR Partners M&A Law Firm of the Year in Romania. This year, over 100,000 corporate professionals, the general public and Corporate Live Wire`s subscriber base were invited to nominate associations, companies & individuals based on their achievements and strengths. The judging panel have decided upon the most deserving teams, practices and individuals to walk away with one of the prestigious accolades.

Received two individual awards from Finance Monthly, as we were designated both IT and Communications – Law Firm of the Year – Romania and Contract – Law Firm of the Year – Romania within Finance Monthly`s Law Awards 2017. The Finance Monthly Law Awards honor both firms and individuals for innovation in their specific yet wide-ranging legal fields. The honorees drive the industry by coupling client focus with unparalleled knowledge and their work is done on a global scale.

MPR Partners is a winner of Corporate Insider’s Business Excellence Awards 2017. The voting process spanned over 12 months following nominations for the most innovative and successful businesses across a range of industries, taking into consideration recent performance and notable achievements, as well as the efficiency of the services offered. Corporate Insider is a well-respected source for business news, and their awards have showcased the best in the industry. They have a great panel of judges who take an ethical approach to ensure all nominees are given a fair chance. Previous winners have included big corporations such as Bentley and Microsoft right down to start ups and niche small businesses.

MPR Partners is winner of the Excellence in Corporate Law Services Award, attributed by Corporate LiveWire during the 2017 Global awards. Over 100,000 corporate professionals, the general public and Corporate LiveWire’s subscriber base were invited to nominate associations, companies & individuals based on their achievements over the previous 12 months. Additionally Corporate LiveWire’s extensive research team has put forward a selection of individuals who have excelled within their sector. Information was submitted on each nominee and an independent judging panel have decided upon the most deserving teams, practices and individuals to walk away with one of these prestigious accolades.

Once again, MPR Partners and its Managing Partner Gelu Maravela have been listed and awarded rankings in the reputed Chambers Europe, the 2016 Edition, the guide that is the culmination of thousands of interviews with lawyers and clients carried out by the largest research team of its kind. Covering 52 jurisdictions, Chambers Europe acknowledges our expertise in the Corporate/M&A and Projects areas of practice. The firm is recognised for public procurement experience, focusing on projects concerning healthcare and water infrastructure, as well as energy-related mandates, while Managing Partner Gelu Maravela is ranked as a noteworthy adviser for public procurement issues and other project concerns, including related litigation matters.

MPR Partners is once again internationally recognized and acknowledged, being awarded rankings in the The Legal 500, Europe, Middle East & Africa 2016 (the world’s largest legal referral guide for top business lawyers), within Comercial, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real estate & Construction, Dispute resolution and Restructuring & insolvency practice areas. Our partners Gelu Maravela and Marius Patrascanu are recommended lawyers within the aforementioned practice areas.

We have been shortlisted for the second time in row by an outstanding jury appointed by the leading UK publication The Lawyer for the purpose of The Lawyer European Awards 2016, from over 100 international and independent law firms competing for the 27 trophies offered, out of which 7 for the Law firm of the year: Romania Trophy.

In 2016 MPR Partners was ranked as ”recognized firm” for 2016 by IFLR 1000, the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers, whose first rankings were published in 1990 and which currently conducts research over 120 jurisdictions worldwide. MPR Partners’ recognition stemmed from researches amongst its corporate clients which were inquired on the technical ability, accessibility and communication, depth of team, value for money, client/lawyer relationship, international network.

MPR Partners has been once again listed by Best Lawyers International, one of the oldest and most respected international directories, being a peer based survey of the legal professionals. Founding partners Gelu Maravela and Alina Popescu were listed in this year’s edition of Best Lawyers International amongst the most prominent Romanian lawyers in no less than seven practice areas (Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation Natural Resources Law, Project Finance and Development Practice). Furthermore, Gelu Maravela was designated, along 12 other of the most reputed Romanian business lawyers, as Lawyer of the year 2016-2017 in Romania for the Insolvency and Restructuring practice area.

Finance Monthly awarded us with M&A Firm of the Year 2016 in Romania title, recognizing our firm’s achievements amongst other dealmakers, management teams, financiers and professional advisers worldwide. Finance Monthly is a global publication providing news, analysis and features on all the latest headlines within the financial sector, covering the major regions such as the US, Europe and Asia and all key financial sectors.

MPR Partners was designated Best M&A Law Firm 2016 – Romania, within Acquisition International’s Global M&A Awards. The Global M&A Awards have acted as an invaluable resource, highlighting the dedication, stellar results and top quality client service provided by many worldwide M&A industry leaders. Acquisition International Magazine’s annual awards have been highlighting the amazing work done by those firms and individuals whose ceaseless dedication to innovation, customer care and the continued growth and improvement of their businesses has seen them forge ahead of their competitors and raise the bar for performance and results in their industry.

International Advisory Experts attributed to MPR Partners the M&A Law (Romania) award, following their research team’s decision. IAE pay tribute annually to firms and individuals who have been successful over the past 12 months and have received exceptional praise from their peers.

We have been awarded by Corporate LiveWire for Excellence in Commercial and Contract Law in Romania, at the Innovation & Excellence awards, sponsored by the International Business Innovation Association. The awards recognise businesses that have transformed over the past 12 months setting clear industry trends and advances, winners being chosen on merit and having shown excellence, innovation and strong leadership throughout their various activities over the past calendar year. We have been awarded alongside important names in various sectors such as Google for Innovation & Excellence in Automotive Engineering, Uber, Airbnb Inc and Microsoft, just to name a few.

Following extensive research Wealth & Finance International have presented MPR Partners with the ‘2016 Tax Excellence Award’ in Romania. Wealth and Finance International has launched the award to acknowledge and honour professionals for their success and outstanding contribution to the tax industry and beyond. The award recognises individuals and firms who have made a sustained and significant impact in indirect tax and tax litigation as well as all other major tax areas.

We have been selected as a winner in Corporate Vision’s Best in Arbitration awards, as Romania’s most distinguished arbitration law firms for our outstanding work across the sector. The award underlines our significant increase in both the volume and size of disputes handled, alongside a surge in claims in international arbitration.

MPR Partners is designated Tax and Insolvency Law Firm in Romania by The Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards, furthermore being the only firm present from its jurisdiction. This year, “the winners have proven to be of high caliber, showing a strong motivation and drive to achieve fantastic results within the legal community”, as stated by Leah Jones, Award Director.

For the second year in a row, MPR Partners and Managing Partner Gelu Maravela have been awarded rankings in Chambers Europe 2015, one of the leading and most reputed guides in assessing Europe’s best business law firms and lawyers, covering 52 jurisdictions. Chambers Europe has particularly noted our expertise in the Projects area of practice, mainly encompassing financing and restructuring, project development, commercial and residential real estate as well as infrastructure, energy & natural resources and industrial projects expertise.

In less than two years after its establishment, MPR Partners as well as founding partners Gelu Maravela and Marius Pătrășcanu have been awarded rankings in the The Legal 500, Europe, Middle East & Africa 2015 (the world’s largest legal referral guide for top business lawyers), within Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Real estate & Construction practice areas.

Managing Partners Gelu Maravela and Alina Popescu are listed in Best Lawyers International, a US based organization which, for the past decade, has been publishing the US premier guide for the legal profession, based exclusively on poles conducted amongst lawyer peers. Furthermore, Gelu Maravela is recommended by Best Lawyers International for a record number of six practice areas and was named 2014 – 2015 Energy Law “Lawyer of the Year”.

We have been shortlisted by the leading UK publication The Lawyer for Law Firm of the Year: Romania award, being selected from a “record number of entries” due to our ability to “stand out for” our “sharp and inventive strategic focus to overcome challenges”.

MPR Partners is listed in Which Lawyer in Romania, the leading local guide to the commercial law market, being recognized as a go-to firm for Corporate/M&A, Banking, Litigation, Energy and Competition matters.

Following an extensive 12-month search of innovative, groundbreaking and client-focused firms, the Corporate LiveWire’s 2015 Innovation & Excellence Awards winners guide declared MPR Partners the Most Outstanding Law Firm in Romania. Among the relevant year’s winners we are proud to be sharing titles with, there are internationally highly reputed names such as deVere Group, LinkedIn, Google, Deloitte, PwC and many important others.

Awarded following thorough researches amongst clients and piers, the 2014 M&A Award of the British publication Finance Monthly, that recognizes the achievements of dealmakers, management teams, financiers and professional advisers who, over the previous 12 months, had demonstrated their deal making excellence with the most prized deals.

MPR Partners has been awarded “M&A Law Firm of the Year Romania 2014” by ACQ5 (Acquisition Finance Magazine), a leading M&A magazine news portal. ACQ5 achieves its objectives through non-bias, concentrated, up to date flagship coverage, country reports and multilateral documents, in some cases commissioned by corporate, governmental and multilateral institutions.

Further to poles conducted amongst clients and peers, MPR Partners has been awarded “Contract Law Firm of the Year Romania 2014” by the London based Acquisition International Magazine, placing the firm among top tier piers such as Linklaters, Herbert Smith, K&L Gates, Norton Rose, Baker & McKenzie, Bird & Bird and many important others.

MPR Partners has been awarded “Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year Romania 2014” by the reputed London based Acquisition International Magazine, thus positioning the firm among top tier piers globally.