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Is your firm regulated?

Yes! Our firm is operating under Law 51/1995 on the legal profession and registered with the Bucharest Bar Association. Our Otopeni office is registered with the Ilfov Bar Association.

Do you handle cross-border, high-stakes matters?

We have a solid track record of an outstanding capacity to successfully handle cross-border, high-value, complex, multiple-stakeholders, tough, sensitive and extreme data-intensive projects or litigation for major or challenging business actors.
From the care and attention required by NIS2 classified industrial information custodians, gigabytes of technical data to hundreds of thousands of documents to ingest and smart up, dozens of legal and technological leads to follow, design and factor in, and dozens of stakeholders' interests to pay close attention to, we've assisted and secured commercial success in industrial and tech public acquisitions, technology transfers, cybersecurity, litigation and PPPs or acquisitions ranging from a few million euros to $266M.

How do I retain your law firm's services?

To engage our services:
Contact Us: Use our online contact form, call our office, or visit in person.
‍Initial Consultation: We offer an initial consultation to discuss your needs, either in-person, via phone, or through video conferencing.
‍Case Assessment: We'll assess your legal needs and discuss representation, fees, and strategy.
‍Engagement: If you decide to proceed, we'll draft an engagement letter or retainer agreement.

How do you insure client confidentiality & data protection, and secure client-attorney communication?

Client confidentiality is paramount:
Legal Obligations: All attorneys adhere to attorney-client privilege.
‍Secure Communication: Using encrypted communication methods. Use a ProtonMail address to email us for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and zero-access encryption. Alternatively, you can download our PGP Public Key. you can use to send encrypted communications to office@mararu.com.
‍Data Protection: Robust policies and systems to safeguard information.

Does your firm support startups?

We know early support is crucial, so we offer pro-bono legal assistance and discounted fees for art, science, engineering, and tech innovators in Romania. Call us to see if you qualify for a pro-bono package - our mission is to fuel your growth, aiming to help you become Romania’s next unicorn. Let’s launch your stellar idea together!

Can you protect my intellectual property?

Yes — we’re experts at safeguarding your tech innovations. We implemnt trade secrets policies and agreements, and secure patents for satellite designs, AI algorithms (e.g., GNC systems), drone tech, and military applications, potentially adding €1M+ to your company valuation. Our unique art law expertise also protects Earth Observation visuals (e.g., as NFTs), a niche no other Romanian firm offers. With 25 years of IP, IT&C and technology law experience and a passion for space, we defend your IP in court, ensuring your ideas stay yours. We’re warm, direct, and business-first — your success is our mission.

What are your fee structures?

Our fee structures vary by case:
Hourly Rates: For ongoing legal advice or representation where the amount of work is not predictable.
‍Flat Fees: For services with well-defined scopes like drafting contracts, rendering a legal opinion or a memorandum of law, or performing a legal audit.
‍Contingency Fees: In situations where there is an expected high amount of litigation work, where we take a percentage of the recovery to complement a flat fee or retainer.
‍Retainer: For new clients requiring ongoing services, we require a retainer from which fees are deducted.

What legal support do you offer for technology startups?

Intellectual Property Protection: Securing patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights.
‍Corporate Structure: Advising on optimal business formation.
‍Funding and Investment: Legal support for venture capital deals, equity, and debt financing.
‍Compliance: Guidance on tech-specific regulations like data privacy laws.
Our approach is to help startups navigate the legal landscape - providing our clients with a complete legal and regulatory guidance and support - while fostering innovation.

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