Litigation

Overview - Litigation in Romania

Top Litigation Lawyers in Romania for Complex Disputes

Mararu & Mararu SCA is a recognised tier-3 leading law firm in Romania by LEGAL 500 EMEA in Litigation & Dispute Resolution. We excel in multifaceted and cross-border litigation for corporate and international clients in Romania, tackling risks and disputes including in rising energy disputes, digital claims, ESG litigation, and insolvency amid economic volatility and EU regulatory enforcement.

Representative Litigation

• Successful Debt Collection, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Cases: Represented the American Bureau of Credit and the Netherlands's top credit rating agency as well as numerous multinational corporations, industrial and service providers, seeking industrial or trade debt recovery in Romania, either with out-of-court debt collection settlements or in insolvency & bankruptcy courts, and commercial courts.‍
• Won Schengen Facility Program Acquisition Litigation (€10M): ou firm won a court dispute for the annulment of the Ministry of Interior’s public acquisition procedure outcome, awarding our client, a major 3G-5G network equipment manufacturer and operator, a €10M telecommunication systems, software, equipments, security technology, communications protection and radio services supply contract against a major Austrian competitor and it's Romanian subsidiary (plaintiffs). The contract was awarded within the 4th phase of Ministry of Interior’s voice-data network development, the extension of the national electronic information signalling system organized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance - the Office for Payments and Contracting PHARE, part of the Schengen Facility Program.‍
• State Assets Agency (AVAS) Dispute Resolution (€800,000): Legal counsel, assistance, and representation in front of AVAS, the State Assets Agency, in connection with the annulment of a tender notice and correspondent state title against our client, involving an industrial park as collateral, valued €800,000.‍‍‍
• Dispute resolution over a €1.4M financing and further investment for industrial equipment and production line facility.‍
• Won Supreme Court of Justice Case for one of the biggest Financial Investments Company (SSIF) listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, in Romania’s biggest securities lawsuit involving over 7M shareholders and over 17M Euro share capital increase issue against shareholder’s complaint. Prior, our legal solution and defense secured a win for the SSIF before the Court of Appeals.‍
• Major industrial property disputes: Mararu & Mararu conducted and coordinated a series of over 80 corporate, commercial, administrative and tax lawsuits pertaining to an industrial and property dispute over one of Romania's biggest  chemical and fertilizers plants.‍
• Nation-Wide Case Won for the Romanian Security Industry: Mararu & Mararu successfully represented a group of security companies representing almost 80% of the Romanian security industry (among which, for example, the Bidepa group of security companies, G4S Security and G4S Cash Services, Bronic Security, Nei Guard, UTI Systems, BGS Security, Dragon Star Protection, Scorseze Security International and others) organized in the largest security employers organization in Romania, PSS, the Security Employers Organization, in a case versus the Romanian Government (the Secretary General) and the Ministry of Interior of Romania, for the annulment of the Government Decision 519 of 2004 for the establishment of the the model of security agents' equipment, published in the Official Gazette of Romania 349/2004, saving over €10M in costs for the industry.‍
• VIP Defamation Prosecution & Defense Cases: Court representation for two Romanian VIPs, litigating as plaintiff against one of the top Romanian printed newspapers in one case, and as defendant against a top Romanian business leader respectively in another, before the county courts as well as in the courts of appeal.‍
• Austrian Media Studio's Flagship IP Asset Protection: Legal assistance and representation in Romania on behalf of a major Austrian media studio with prosecuting the infringement of the studio's main brand animation flagship IP product, a world famous cartoon character, by a local infringer.‍
• ITF Advertising Licensing Rights: Assistance and administrative representation of the International Tennis Federation concerning gambling advertising rights and licensing in Romania.‍
• Leading International Art Auction House Dispute: Provided legal assistance and dispute resolution in a matter pertaining to the auction house's terms and conditions, one of the world's top international auction houses held in very high international regard for their experts' art curations.‍
• Top Brewery Brand TM Artwork Dispute: Flagship brand trademark (artwork) dispute resolution on Romania's top brewery brand by market share.‍
• State Theatre Creative Dispute: Provided legal guidance, dispute mitigation and resolution on a major State Theatre's disputes over artistic leadership, involving personnel assignments, roles, organization and litigation defense. ‍
• Protected Design Counterfeiting Prosecution: Pre-trial evidence preservation and court prosecution involving an industrial design counterfeiting on behalf of a patent owner - a major Romanian energy producer.
• Won highly-technical Industrial Patent Infringement Litigation for a major energy producer, a very high-stake case (multi-millions of dollars worth of technology/patent infringement, energy production continuity at stake due to intricate shutting-down and restarting procedures etc.).
• Secured dismissals in Several High-Profile Labor Litigation Cases involving executive terminations and non-compete clauses.
• Defended a fintech firm in securities fraud allegations, resulting in favorable settlement and reputational salvage.
• Resolved a construction defect lawsuit through mediation, saving costs for an infrastructure developer.
• Handled IP infringement litigation for a tech company, enforcing copyrights and recovering damages.
• Defended various top employers in wrongful termination lawsuits, securing dismissals and implementing preventive policies

Our Specialized Litigation Services

• Corporate and Commercial Litigation: Handling shareholder disputes, contract breaches, and unfair competition claims in Romanian courts and arbitration.
• Labor and Employment Disputes: Representing employers in wrongful dismissal, wage, and discrimination cases, leveraging Romania's labor tribunal expertise.
• Securities and Capital Markets Litigation: Defending against insider trading, disclosure violations, and shareholder actions under ASF regulations.
• Construction and Transportation Disputes: Resolving delays, defects, and liability claims in infrastructure and logistics projects.
• Real Estate and Property Litigation: Litigating ownership, lease, and expropriation matters, including cross-border investments.
• Finance and Banking Disputes: Pursuing debt recovery, fraud, and regulatory enforcement actions in fintech and traditional banking.
• Intellectual Property and Technology Litigation: Enforcing patents, trademarks, and copyrights, including software and AI-related infringements.
• Industrial and Insurance Claims: Managing product liability, environmental damage, and insurance coverage disputes in manufacturing sectors.
• Libel, Defamation, and Media Litigation: Protecting reputations in defamation suits, especially for public figures, creators, and corporations.
• Cultural Patrimony and Arts Disputes: Handling heritage asset claims, art authentication, and restitution under Romanian patrimony laws.
• Aviation, Space, and Drones Litigation: Addressing regulatory breaches, accidents, and contract disputes in emerging aerospace sectors.
• Environmental and Sustainability Litigation: Defending against pollution claims and ensuring ESG compliance amid EU Green Deal pressures.
• Insolvency, Bankruptcy, and Debt Collection: Guiding through restructurings, creditor representations, and enforcement proceedings.
• Whistleblower and Administrative Litigation: Challenging government decisions and defending in regulatory investigations.
• Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Advocating in international arbitrations under UNCITRAL or ICC rules for efficient resolutions.