
Legal500 2024
Pavel, Margarit & Associates Romanian Law Firm is “well-regarded in the field of restructuring and insolvency. The firm is perhaps best known for its expertise in representing clients from the real estate sector in insolvency work, and has a solid track record in representing creditors in high-value debt recovery claims. Practice head Radu Pavel is extremely client-focused and a trusted choice when it comes to restructuring and insolvency matters.”
„Leaning towards the client’s needs, a good understanding of the field of activity and the micro and macro-economic aspects.”
“The entire team from Pavel, Margarit and Associates is excellently well prepared, both from the point of view of the relevant legislation and from the point of view of the ability to know and understand the characteristic aspects of each individual case.”
“The firm is highly appreciated in the field of Restructuring and Insolvency in Romania. The lawyers do an extraordinary job in handling complex cases and are extremely good advisors. The best lawyers in Romania always achieve the best result for their clients and know how to stand out.”
“I deeply admire the lawyers’ knowledge and their ability to come up with solutions. I can confidently say that they are the best when it comes to issues in Restructuring and Insolvency in Romania.”
„Pavel, Margarit and Associates is highly known for its experience in handling complex restructuring and insolvency matters. The lawyers are a joy to deal with and have always provided top-notch advice. There is no other Romanian law firm that I would choose.”
„I highly admire the teams’ constant support. The lawyers are very well-regarded practitioners in the restructuring and insolvency field and they are very different than any other lawyers that I have worked with. I was astonished by their ability to come up with amazing strategies and to deliver the best outcome for their clients. Radu Pavel is my trusted choice when it comes to restructuring and insolvency matters.”
“The extremely versatile Real Estate and Construction team at Pavel, Margarit and Associates Romanian Law Firm handles projects spanning residential and commercial buildings, multifamily housing, shopping centers, and mountain resorts for both domestic and international clients. With experience advising both lenders and owners, the team provides first-class services. Dr. Radu Pavel, Managing Partner and team head, covers a range of deals and complex disputes.”
„Pavel, Margarit and Associates team is extremely versatile and has great coordination. We had an amazing cooperation.”
„Pavel, Margarit and Associates lawyers provide first-class services in the field of real estate and construction.”
„Pavel, Margarit and Associates team is extremely proactive and provides attentive client service. I would recommend Pavel, Margarit and Associates Law Firm to anyone who encounters a complex real estate or construction problem.”
„Pavel, Margarit and Associates lawyers are great people to work with. They are extremely competent in the real estate and construction field and truly provide outstanding level of service.”

Légal500 2023
“Pavel, Margarit & Associates Romanian Law Firm has an excellent understanding of the field and a particularly strong track record representing clients in the real estate, manufacturing, retail and natural resources sectors, both on the debtor and creditor side. Work also includes support with distressed asset sales and acquisitions, debt recovery claims, debt restructurings, and court-based insolvency proceedings. Managing partner Radu Pavel is the lead contact, providing ˜wise counsel specifically tailored to addressing client needs.”
“Pavel, Margarit & Associates has an excellent understanding of this area. What impressed me the most was their hard-working spirit.”
“They provide high quality advice and you can trust them. The team is highly renowned for inspiring confidence. I wouldn’t choose any other team to run my business.”
“Radu Pavel did an outstanding job regarding my insolvency issue. He provides sound advice specifically tailored to the needs of clients.”
“The lawyers are very communicative and responsive, known for their understanding of complex issues. Their advice is always relevant and objective.”
“Pavel, Margarit & Associates, a Romanian law firm, advises a mix of property owners, developers, banks and investors on their Romanian real estate interests.”
“The firm has notable expertise across multiple asset classes, including residential, hospitality, industrial, with particularly strong niches in retail, mining and natural resources.”
“Managing Partner Radu Pavel leads the team.”

IFLR 1000 2023
“Pavel Margarit & Associates is a Romanian full-service law firm with an office in Bucharest, Romania and has a team of 12 lawyers.”
Focusses / specialisms:
“The firm is active in banking and finance and in corporate and M&A, advising clients on both domestic and cross-border transactions.”
“Its banking and finance team advises clients on direct financing and debt restructuring.”
“In corporate and M&A it advises clients on share capital increases, mergers, joint ventures, sales, acquisitions and various corporate matters, as well as on group restructurings and insolvency proceedings. It’s active in a broad range of sectors, including natural resources, mining, real estate, manufacturing and IT.”
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023):
Insolvency – “Pavel, Margarit & Associates Law Firm is a great firm with very dedicated lawyers, sound execution and an outstanding service overall with substantial expertise and great reputation in Dissolution, Mergers and Acquisitions matters in Romania.”
M&A – “Pavel, Margarit and Associates Romanian Law firm has a very well-rounded team of highly talented professionals with relevant technical expertise and practical experience in Mergers and Acquisitions matters.”

Légal500 2022
“Romanian law firm Pavel, Margarit & Associates impresses with its flexibility and quick access to staff and partners at all times. With more than 16 years of experience in the market, the associate general manager, Radu Pavel, very helpful and accessible, is the main point of contact. Areas of expertise include refinancings, distressed asset sales, pre-insolvency proceedings, as well as related litigation and debt collection actions. The Romanian law firm represents creditors and debtors, and is particularly active in the manufacturing, natural resources, real estate and construction sectors. »
« Nous apprécions ce cabinet pour sa flexibilité et son accès rapide au personnel et aux partenaires à tout moment. »
« Nous trouvons que l'associé principal Radu Pavel est très serviable et accessible. »
« Le cabinet d'avocats roumain Pavel, Margarit & Associates est réputé pour sa vaste expérience dans l'immobilier et la construction. Le cabinet d'avocats roumain assiste régulièrement dans la structuration d'entreprises, y compris les coentreprises entre propriétaires fonciers et promoteurs, ainsi que dans les acquisitions d'actifs et de portefeuilles. Cette expérience couvre un large éventail de classes d'actifs, notamment les mines et les ressources naturelles, le commerce de détail, le résidentiel, l'industrie et l'hôtellerie. »
« L'équipe d'avocats de Pavel, Margarit & Associates possède une vaste expérience dans le domaine de l'immobilier et de la construction et est appréciée sur le marché roumain pour sa rapidité, son grand souci du détail et sa capacité à rendre le sujet vraiment compréhensible pour le client. »
“Radu Pavel, the Associate Managing Director, is a very attentive, punctual and experienced real estate lawyer. »

IFLR 1000 2022
“I appreciated the progressive attitude and spirit, the team takes a proactive approach to resolving customer issues.”
« Compétence, souci du détail, proactivité, résolution de problèmes, excellent service. »
«Nous savions que nous pouvions compter à tout moment sur M. Radu Pavel et son équipe d'avocats spécialisés, comprenant les besoins et les défis du secteur.»
« Ils fournissent une gamme complète de services et nous ont aidés à identifier et à gérer les risques juridiques. »
« Excellent service, souci du détail, proactivité, compétence. »
« Je peux utiliser trois mots pour les décrire : dévouement, crédibilité et persévérance.
« Rapidité, professionnalisme, souci du détail et des besoins de mon entreprise. »
« Ils étaient très attentifs aux problèmes locaux auxquels nous étions confrontés. Ils étaient très impliqués dans l’équipe qui s’est rendue en Roumanie et ont travaillé de nombreuses heures par jour avec cette équipe. Ils ont donné des conseils avisés pour faire avancer le projet. projet."
“Quick reaction – good communication.”

Juridique 500 – 2021
“PMA has represented us in court and we have been impressed with their expertise in insolvency law, their performance in court and their dedication to creating a case strategy that truly pursues the client’s interest.”
"Ils comprennent ce qu'il faut pour gagner, ils planifient et agissent en conséquence."
« Radu Pavel, le directeur associé, est très avisé et possède un palmarès impressionnant en matière de réussite dans des dossiers de restructuration et d'insolvabilité. Outre ses connaissances juridiques, il sait gérer son équipe afin de fournir une assistance complète sur des questions relatives à différentes pratiques.
« PMA est un cabinet d'avocats réputé doté d'une excellente connaissance du secteur et d'une expérience dans l'assistance à toutes les étapes d'une transaction. »
« Le cabinet d’avocats nous a accompagné dans nos projets d’acquisition et a été extrêmement efficace. »
“They know the industry sector and they have the experience and a very well-prepared team of lawyers who assisted us at all stages of the transaction.”

IFLR 2021
“Considering the Banking and Finance area of practice, the firm assists companies with financing matters, frequently acting alongside major international law firms in cross-border transactions, providing high standard expertise from project financing, acquisition, debt restructuring, refinancing, acquisition of distressed assets and NPL portfolios, equity transactions, intra-group financing, club loans, security packages including mortgages, warranties, due diligence, to structuring of the entire transaction.”
“The firm assists Clients with negotiations, structuring and documenting all financing agreements, including structured finance, asset-based financing, corporate finance, real estate-secured loans, to name a few.”

Juridique 500 – 2020
“Excellent and fast service. Close and constructive involvement of the main partner. Good knowledge of legal principles. Good value for money.”
« Pavel, Margarit & Associates est notre cabinet d'avocats depuis 10 ans maintenant et ce sont des avocats en insolvabilité très travailleurs, ponctuels et diligents. Nous sommes reconnaissants que grâce au dévouement de M. Pavel et de son équipe d'avocats, nous ayons réussi à restructurer notre entreprise après l'ouverture d'une procédure d'insolvabilité.
« Radu Pavel, l'associé directeur, est un avocat spécialisé en insolvabilité exceptionnel avec une approche très entrepreneuriale, étant également un praticien de l'insolvabilité. Il est également très créatif dans les mandats de faillite.
« Pavel, Margarit & Associates est un cabinet d'avocats immobilier réputé. Ils disposent d’une excellente équipe d’avocats et je les recommande vivement.
« J’ai été impressionné par les compétences qu’ils possèdent en matière immobilière, comme les acquisitions, le conseil et le refinancement. »
“Radu Pavel, the associate director of the law firm, is highly experienced, very attentive to detail, and a very diligent and proactive lawyer.”

IFLR 1000 2020
“Pavel Margarit & Associates specializes in the minerals sector advising foreign mining and development companies on both corporate transactions and project work. The research period saw the firm act on acquisitions, financings and restructurings for international mining groups. It also provided regulatory advice concerning mining explorations and operations in Romania. Elsewhere, work in real estate and financial sectors also kept the firm busy.”
“IFLR 1000 ranked Radu Pavel, the Managing Partner of Pavel, Margarit & Associates Romanian Law Firm, as Highly regarded lawyer for his expertise in Real estate, Restructuring and insolvency and Banking practice area.”

Juridique 500 – 2019
“Pavel, Margarit and Associates is one of the most experienced law firms in the area of restructuring and insolvency.”
« Radu-Cătălin Pavel, associé directeur, est expérimenté et toujours disponible pour les clients, il comprend parfaitement tous leurs besoins. »
« Les avocats de Pavel, Margarit et Associés conseillent les entreprises en phase de pré-insolvabilité et dans les procédures d'insolvabilité ou de restructuration. Ils conseillent également les entreprises dans les phases critiques concernant la poursuite de l’activité.
«L'équipe du cabinet d'avocats roumain Pavel, Margarit and Associates est composée d'avocats exceptionnels, hautement compétents et fournissant des recommandations utiles.»
«Le chef du service juridique, Radu-Catalin Pavel, est un avocat d'affaires très pragmatique et régulièrement impliqué dans des transactions immobilières complexes.»
“Other areas of expertise include real estate financing and construction projects.”

IFLR 1000 2019
“The team of Pavel, Margarit and Associates reunites lawyers specialized in banking and financial law as well as in commercial law. In 2018 they managed many complex mandates.”
“IFLR 1000 ranked Radu Pavel, Managing Partner of Pavel, Margarit and Associates Romanian Law Firm, as one of the most valuable and experienced lawyers in Romania in Banking and in Restructuring and Insolvency practice areas, in cases related to Real estate industry.”

Juridique 500 – 2018
“Pavel, Margarit & Associates Romanian Law Firm has ‘strong technical legal expertise and excellent judgment’. The firm offers ‘ingenious solutions’ for industry-related insolvency mandates.”
«Radu Pavel a une 'attitude gagnante'.»
« L'équipe du cabinet d'avocats roumain Pavel, Margarit & Associates est « professionnelle et réactive » avec une « vaste expérience » dans différents domaines liés à l'immobilier. Radu-Catalin Pavel offre 'd'excellents conseils stratégiques'.»
« L'équipe du cabinet d'avocats roumain Pavel, Margarit & Associates est « professionnelle et réactive » avec une « vaste expérience » dans différents domaines liés à l'immobilier.
“Pavel, Margarit & Associates Romanian Law Firm ‘knows all the legal details’. The team deals with transactional, merger and shareholder issues. Radu-Catalin Pavel offers ‘innovative solutions’.”

IFLR 1000 2018
“Pavel, Margarit & Associates Romanian Law Firm has a long-standing practice in counseling companies with regard to high-value credit agreements, advising an important industrial company to get a loan of over one million euro in best conditions. In this contract, the client’s interests were well protected by clear contractual provisions, which will also prevent future risks that might arise.”

Juridique 500 – 2017
“The Pavel, Margarit & Associates team is ‘united, smart and supportive’.”
«Le cabinet possède une expertise particulière dans le domaine de l'insolvabilité liée au secteur et conseille souvent des entreprises insolvables.»
«Radu-Catalin Pavel a conseillé avec succès un producteur de fer et d'acier pour sa réhabilitation.»
« Pavel, Margarit & Associates possède une grande expertise dans le domaine de l'immobilier et de la construction. »
"L'avocat Radu-Catalin Pavel, qui possède une vaste expérience, a conseillé un promoteur dans le cadre du développement résidentiel de 90 propriétés à proximité de l'aéroport international Henri Coanda."
« Pavel, Margarit & Associates est « au sommet de son art, appliquant des idées brillantes lorsque cela est nécessaire ».
«Radu-Pavel Catalin, 'orienté client et excellent conseiller juridique', a aidé un investisseur international dans l'acquisition d'un entrepôt frigorifique d'une valeur de 5 millions d'euros.»
“Pavel Margarit and Associates was ranked among the best law firms in Romania in the areas of banking and finance law, as well as in the areas of restructuring and insolvency in 2017.”

IFLR 1000 2017
“Pavel Margarit & Associates is best known for its restructuring practice and has been involved in insolvency and restructuring proceedings in the industrial, construction and natural resources sectors during the research period.”
«Radu Pavel est l'un des avocats les plus précieux de Roumanie dans les domaines du droit bancaire, de la restructuration et de l'insolvabilité.»
“In the banking and financial field (…), the firm can be said to have been active in new loan and restructuring operations, advising borrowers in the steel and real estate sectors.”