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Legal Ground is a Bucharest-based boutique law firm with over 20 years of experience advising corporate clients on complex and high-value matters. The firm is recognised for delivering commercially focused legal solutions, combining technical excellence with a practical, business-oriented approach. Its lawyers bring experience gained at leading Romanian and international firms, enabling the team to advise on sophisticated transactions and regulatory challenges.
The firm’s core practice areas include banking and finance, real estate, corporate and M&A, energy, litigation and dispute resolution, pharmaceuticals, and tax. Legal Ground has developed particular strength in financing projects and cross-border transactions, supporting both domestic and international clients operating in Romania and the wider region.
Legal Ground positions itself as a strategic partner rather than a transactional advisor. By investing time in understanding each client’s commercial objectives, the firm delivers tailored, pragmatic advice aligned with long-term business goals. Its boutique structure allows for partner-led service, responsiveness and flexibility, ensuring efficient execution even in complex matters.
Through its focus on quality, collaboration and sector expertise, Legal Ground continues to support clients navigating an evolving legal and regulatory landscape, maintaining a strong reputation in Romania’s competitive legal market.
+40 745 337 479
Sergiu is specialised in finance law, having an experience of more than 10 years. Before founding Legal Ground together with Mihai, he made his mark in complex finance projects and M&A deals involving financing elements. Besides traditional finance, Sergiu is specialised in digital banking, fintech, payment services and other legal aspects related to new technologies in the finance world.
His consistency in successfully advising his clients has brought him accolades from the legal international publications. IFLR1000 named him as a Rising Star and Legal 500 as a Key Lawyer. Before starting his career as a lawyer, Sergiu earned a LL.M. degree in International Business Law, at King’s College London, specialising in international finance.
+40 723 326 488
Mihai is specialized in banking and finance matters, acting for international and local banks and syndicates of financial institutions. He is one of the most experienced Romanian lawyers in transactions with NPLs and other assets originated by banks, advising international investors for more than 10 years on such transactions.Mihai is acknowledged as a market-leading practitioner, being ranked as a market leader by IFLR 1000 and as a leading individual by Legal500. Mihai has been acting as a solicitor for 25 years. Before founding Legal Ground together with Sergiu, Mihai worked with international law firms. In 2011 he became a partner at the Romanian largest law firm, heading the firm’s banking and finance practice group for 15 years.
+40 726 213 621
Razvan has over 10 years of experience in litigation, the IT&C sector, and the pharmaceutical industry. He has led the legal function for one of the key players in retail pharmacy and medicine distribution in Romania, managing complex due diligence projects, negotiating high-value commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. He is also specialized in labour law, advising on employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, restructuring processes, and compliance with Romanian and EU employment regulations. His background includes advising IT&C companies on crossborder transactions and representing clients in high-stakes disputes. Having worked in top-tier law firms and in-house for global companies, Razvan combines deep legal expertise with a business-oriented approach to deliver practical, value-driven solutions.
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Head Office
2A Popa Savu Street, District 1,
011433 Bucharest,
Romania
