Corporate, Commercial and M&A
The Corporate, Commercial and M&A department is a key practice area within the law firm and is characterized by its international reach and the multidisciplinary approach that our team takes on all projects. Almost all of our projects are cross-border, working with Magic Circle firms and other leading firms from all over the world.
The M&A practice is very expansive and strong practice within our firm. We have experience in all stages of the acquisition process, starting with sale-purchase agreements, due-diligence reports, mortgage agreements to business transfers, mergers or divisions with private, state owned or companies in insolvency proceedings, joint ventures, just to mention a few.
Our services
- Incorporation and Corporate Restructuring;
- → Company incorporation in Romania
- → Changing headquarters of a company in Romania
- → Dissolution and liquidation of a company in Romania
- → Appointment and Revocation of the Director
- → Share transfer in Romania
- → Change of NACE codes in Romania
- → Shares Sale Agreement in Romania
- → Opening a branch in Romania
- → Establishing a joint-stock company in Romania
- → Opening bank accounts for Romanian companies
- → Procedure for registration of ubo’s in Romania
- → Amendment of the articles of incorporation of a foundation in Romania
- → Extension or reduction of the duration of a company in Romania
- → Change of legal form of a company in Romania
- Legal advice on choosing the appropriate legal structure
- → Dissolution of a branch in Romania
- Whistleblower Protection & Ethics Compliance
- Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Compliance
- Data Protection & GDPR Compliance
- Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
- Compliance
- Compliance Investigations & Dispute Resolution
- Legal reporting on judicial / regulation updates
- Classification of Activities in the National Economy – NACE Rev. 3 (NACE Update)
- Allocation of the European Unique Identifier (EUID)
- Transformation of a joint-stock company into a SE (European company)
- Transfer of the registered office of the SE to another Member State
- Amendment of the statements regarding the authorization of operation
- Suspension or resumption of activity
- Establishment or closure of secondary offices
- Amendments to the articles of association of the EIG and EEIG
- Amendment of identification data
- Exclusion or withdrawal of partners
- Establishment of local NGOs
- General assistance regarding corporate law
- Business Reorganization & Restructuring Strategy
- Debt Restructuring & Refinancing
- Distressed M&A Transactions
- Corporate Divestitures & Asset Sales
- → Cross-Border Restructuring
- Shareholder & Stakeholder Restructuring
- Employment Restructuring & Workforce Downsizing
- Tax-Efficient Restructuring
- Litigation Support in Corporate Restructuring
- Debt-to-Equity Swaps
- Intercompany Restructuring
- Corporate Governance Adjustments During Restructuring
- Dividend Payment Compliance
- Management Liability Compliance and Advice
- Merger of companies
- → Cross-border merger
- → Cross-border conversion
- → Cross-border spin-offs
- Spin-off of a company
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
- Injunctions and Restraining Orders
- Set up a joint stock company in Romania
- Shareholders Agreement (SHA);
- Corporate Governance;
- Shareholders Dispute Resolution;
- Mortgage Agreements;
- Cross-border Transactions and Commercial Contracts;
- Potential Liability for Corporate Executives;
- Foreign Investment Contract Negotiation;
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Day to day consultancy;
- → Legal assistance agreement in Romania
- Joint-venture contract
- Association in participation contract
- Agricultural partnership contract
- Debt assignment contract
- Donation agreement
- Debt recognition agreement
- Maintenance contract
- Lifetime annuity contract
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDA)
- Negotiation of the foreign investment contract
- Agency and distribution agreements
- → Investment agreement
- Mortgage contract
- Day to day legal consultancy
- Due Diligence;
- Private Equity;
- Divestitures and Spin-Offs;
- Joint Ventures;
- Memoranda;
- Private or Public Mergers & Acquisitions;
- Comprehensive legal support for digital businesses
- Terms and Conditions Drafting & Review
- Privacy Policy Drafting & GDPR Compliance
- Cookies Policy Drafting & Compliance
- End-User License Agreements (EULAs)
- Software Development and Licensing Agreements
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
- E-Commerce Compliance
- Intellectual Property (IP) Protection for Digital Assets
- Website Disclaimers
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- App Store and Platform Agreements
- Regulatory services with National Bank of Romania, Financial
- Supervizory Authority and other regulatory bodies
- Guarantee contracts
- Prepayment Agreements
- Pledge agreement on shares
- Pledge agreement on bank accounts
- Pledge agreement on movable assets
- Real estate mortgage contract
- Investment and loan contracts
- Pledge agreement on receivables
- Suretyship contract
- Manager’s guarantee contract
- Escrow agreement
- Corporate governance
- Resolving disputes between shareholders
- Liability of corporate directors
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Transaction Financing Agreements
- Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
- ShareHoldersAgreement (SHA)
- → The partnership agreement
- Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement (SSHA)
- Convertabl Loans Shareholders (CLA)
- Business Transfer Agreement (BTA)
- Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs)
- Integration Agreements
- Management and Employment Agreements
- Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Post-Closing Agreements
- Legal Opinions
- Aquisitions
- Spin Off (Partially and totaly spin off)
- Disposals and acquisitions of equity and assets (business transfers)
- Preparing pre deal agreements
International Recognition
International Financial Law Review IFLR1000 2022

For the M&A practice area, the assessment from IFLR 1000 guide includes:
“Excellent service, attention to detail, proactive, knowledgeable.”
“I can use three words to describe them: dedication, credibility and perseverance.”
“Promptness, professionalism, attention to detail and the needs of my company.”
Source: IFLR 1000, 2022
International Financial Law Review IFLR1000 2020

Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance,
Highly regarded lawyer expertise in Real estate, Restructuring and Insolvency and Banking practice area
Selected credentials
- Assisted an AIM listed and multi-commodity resource exploration and development company with explorations in multiple jurisdictions, in connection with various corporate and commercial matters essential in order to conclude a prepayment agreement with Mercuria Energy Trading SA, one of the largest trading houses in the world, valued at up to EUR 30 MIL. The deal was the most important transaction in the mining field in Romania, which involved this sort of financial agreement in the past years spanning over three jurisdictions: Romania, the U.K. and Switzerland.
- Assisted the first car sharing platform in Romania as Airbnb for cars or car rental directly from local owners in connection with all commercial and corporate governance matters regarding the establishment and operations in Romania.
- Assisted a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics located in Florida, USA with advice on granting benefits to HCP and HCO in connection with the sale of medical goods such as discounts and permanent loans (of devices and instruments) under the Romanian Law.
- Assisted a UK mining company, in the acquisition of 20% of a mining company in Romania. The firm drafted and negotiated the Sale and Purchase Agreement, the Increase Share Capital Agreement and a legal due diligence report. In addition to that, The firm assisted with the preparation and the negotiation of the security documents of the transaction.
Press Coverage
Top Legal Expertise in Corporate, Commercial and M&A
The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Margarit and Associates offers top-tier legal services in the fields of Corporate Commercial and Mergers &Acquisitions in Romania with a team of corporate lawyers in Romania who efficiently address the specific needs of our clients.
Our team of business lawyers in Romania and lawyers specialized in Trade Register proceedings in Romania assists you throughout the entire process of establishing a company in Romania, from drafting the articles of association in Romania to obtaining the registration certificate and completing the procedures for registration in the Trade Register in Romania, we ensure that all legal aspects are covered in accordance with the Law no. 31/1990 on companies.
If your company requires subsequent changes, our lawyers specialized in Trade Register proceedings in Romania and business lawyers in Romania are ready to manage the necessary registrations. These include the change of company name in Romania, modification of the activity object (NACE codes in Romania), appointing the administrator in Romania, withdrawal of the administrator in Romania, and assignment of shares in Romania. These procedures are essential to ensure compliance with legal regulations and to update the registration certificate in Romania and it is recommended that a contract lawyer in Romania or corporate lawyers in Romania from our specialized team of commercial lawyers in Romania shall offer legal assistance throughout any formalities at the Trade Register.
With extensive experience in all stages of the Mergers and Acquisitions in Romania, our commercial lawyers in Romania provide expert legal advice until the transaction is finalized. Whether it involves due diligence in Romania, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in Romania, divestitures and spin-offs in Romania, resolving disputes between shareholders in Romania, wrongful termination of contracts in Romania or drafting memorandum, we ensure that all aspects are handled with professionalism. Our commercial lawyers in Romania work closely with our clients to protect their interests and achieve strategic objectives.
Beyond company formation in Romania and modifications, our business lawyers in Romania or contract lawyer in Romania offer comprehensive services for managing the day-to-day operations of companies, including establishing and deregistering working points in Romania and ensuring that all necessary procedures are handled at the Trade Register. Our corporate lawyers in Romania are available to assist clients with all legal aspects related to the functioning and development of their business.
The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Margarit and Associates prides itself on a high level of expertise and professionalism in providing commercial law legal services in Romania. Over the years, our lawyers specialized in Trade Register proceedings in Romania have assisted numerous companies in Romania and abroad, offering personalized legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. We believe in the importance of attention to detail and collaboration with experts to ensure remarkable results and minimize legal risks for our clients.
By combining extensive knowledge in Corporate Commercial M&A in Romania with a practical, result-oriented approach, The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Margarit and Associates continues to be a trusted partner for all your business’s legal needs.