Schoenherr & Asociaţii is the Romanian branch of the leading Austrian firm. Established in 1996, it was one of the first international firms to open in Bucharest. The office employs 52 lawyers, including 10 partners. Established in 1950, Schoenherr is a leading Austrian firm with a European network that includes offices in 15 jurisdictions.

Focusses / specialisms

In the banking space, the firm is experienced in advising lenders on debt restructuring and syndicated corporate loans, acquisitions and real estate finance transactions.

In the capital markets the firm has experience on IPOs, rights issues, private placements and delisting. In debt work, it advises Romanian banks, financial services institutions and corporate clients as lead managers, placing agents and issuers.

The firm's M&A practice has wide industry expertise and advises a mix of Romanian subsidiaries, domestic corporations, funds and foreign clients on local and cross border transactions.

In project work the firm has a wide focus across public infrastructure, mining and energy projects. It often represents clients on public procurements.

Key clients

The firm advises Agricover, Aquila Prod Com, Banca Comerciala Romana, Bittnet Systems, BRD – Societe Generale, MedLife, OMV Petrom, Patria Bank, Purcari Wineries Public Company Limited, Qualitance QBS, Raiffeisen Bank, TeraPlast, TTS, Nofar, Unilink, Software Mind, Engie and D-Toys.

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

“A very result-oriented, pragmatic approach. They took care of the entire process and managed the transaction independently, which helped us a lot as we were able to continue focusing on our operational business.”

“My experience with Schoenherr is second to none. The firm provides clients with direct access to the firm's best lawyers in the region.”