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Major Arbitration Victory in Infrastructure Construction Arbitration - Suciu Partners - August 2026

  🚀We are very proud to announce a sweeping victory on behalf of one of the main infrastructure contractors in Romania in a complex multi-million EUR dispute against CNAIR stemming from a construction public procurement contract. Our team successfully represented the client in an intricate international arbitration case concerning the adjustment mechanism related to major road infrastructure works, bringing together complex commercial, technical and legal issues in the context of our client’s  fundamental right to fair compensation. Following an intense 2 years process, the Arbitral Tribunal issued its final award ruling in favor of our client on all counts and all claims. The Tribunal decisively validated our client's position and awarded not only the outstanding principal amount but also material delay penalties and further damages to cover monetary devaluation. Full recovery of arbitration costs and legal fees was also secured. This landmark win reinforces the critical imp...

Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence, Innovation, and Partnership - Suciu Partners - May 2026

 

Suciu Partners 10 Years Best Lawyers

Transforming Business. Challenging the Status Quo. Sharing Success.

This year, Suciu Partners proudly celebrates a landmark milestone: a decade of excellence in the Romanian legal market. Ten years ago, the firm set out with a clear, ambitious mission: to provide sophisticated, high-tier legal services coupled with an entrepreneurial edge. Today, Suciu Partners has firmly established itself as the elite firm of choice for strategic investors, public authorities, and multinational corporations shaping the future of Romania’s economic landscape.


A Rich Legacy with an Entrepreneurial Edge

Though celebrating its 10th anniversary as an independent powerhouse, the foundation of Suciu Partners rests on a deep and storied legacy. The firm’s elite team of attorneys draws on over 25 years of reputation, having acted at the forefront of the country's most intricate cross-border transactions and pioneering legal matters.

From day one, Suciu Partners broke away from conventional legal rigidities to adopt an agile, client-centric model. Over the last ten years, this approach has translated into monumental successes. Reflecting on their journey, the firm’s landmark performance includes managing a record-breaking portfolio of M&A, complex transactions, and financing deals totaling over EUR 10 billion, alongside pioneering initiatives in Sustainable Finance and large-scale infrastructure developments.


Guided by Visionary Leadership

At the core of Suciu Partners’ success is a leadership team recognized for its sharp commercial acumen and tactical legal brilliance. To mark this decade-long milestone, the firm’s partners share their reflections on the journey so far and the vision moving forward:

"We started Suciu Partners with a strong conviction that the local legal market needed a firm capable of combining deep, tier-one expertise with the speed and flexibility of an entrepreneurial mindset. Ten years later, looking at the monumental transactions we’ve guided and the trust our clients place in us, I am incredibly proud. Our journey is a testament to what happens when you challenge complexity with passion and a clear purpose."

— Miruna Suciu, Managing Partner


"Over the past ten years, we have positioned ourselves at the vanguard of Romania’s most critical sectors—particularly in energy, infrastructure, and dispute resolution. Our strength lies in our ability to deliver pragmatic, tactical solutions to highly sophisticated challenges. This anniversary isn't just about celebrating our past achievements, but about accelerating our readiness for the next decade of strategic investments."

— Cleopatra Leahu, Deputy Managing Partner


"What truly sets Suciu Partners apart is the deep alignment between our strategic vision and execution. We have navigated turbulent market shifts and regulatory evolutions alongside our clients, always prioritizing their ultimate business objectives. Moving forward, we remain fiercely committed to maintaining the high standards of innovation and client service that have become our signature."

— Dan Ciobanu, Deputy Managing Partner


Globally Recognized, Locally Proven

The legal market has consistently taken notice of Suciu Partners’ unwavering commitment to quality. The exceptional legal services offered by the firm are regularly endorsed and ranked by the world's most prestigious international legal directories.

The firm and its individual lawyers boast top-tier rankings in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and IFLR 1000 across key practice areas including Mergers & Acquisitions, Energy & Natural Resources, Litigation & Arbitration, and Banking & Finance. Additionally, the firm's dispute resolution prowess has earned them a coveted spot on the GAR 100 list by the Global Arbitration Review, certifying them as one of the world's leading international arbitration practices. At the Romanian Legal Awards, the firm’s continuous dominance has been cemented with major accolades, including Corporate/M&A Law Firm of the Year, Energy & Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year, and Litigation Law Firm of the Year.


Empowering the Team: Our Greatest Asset

While the accolades and multi-billion-euro deals tell one part of the story, Suciu Partners knows that its true engine of growth is its people. The firm attributes its decade of success to a deeply ingrained culture that genuinely values, nurtures, and empowers its team.

By fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where bold ideas are encouraged and late nights are met with shared camaraderie, Suciu Partners has built a cohesive unit of exceptional legal minds. The firm believes that a law firm is only as strong as the personal respect and shared expertise among its members. Investing in the professional fulfillment and continuous mentorship of its associates and counsels is not just a policy but it is a core value.


The Next Decade

As Romania enters a new era of unprecedented regional and economic importance, Suciu Partners stands ready to accelerate the next wave of strategic investments. Armed with ten years of hard-fought victories, deep industry insight, and an unyielding passion for legal excellence, the firm looks forward to navigating the next decade of challenges and celebrating many more victories alongside its clients and team.

Cheers to 10 years of excellence, and to the future we are building together!





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