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Practice areas

Real Estate & Construction
Banking & Finance
Corporate & Commercial Law
Mergers & Acquisitions/Privatisations

Monia Dobrescu has a stellar track record of success over the past two decades, with a strong reputation in real estate and banking.

Monia is particularly qualified in Real Estate & Construction, being involved in a large number of high-profile real estate projects. Monia acted for landlords and tenants alike and also advised lenders and developers on complex projects, related to legal matters that exceed the usual legal framework.

Monia also achieved substantial experience in Banking & Finance. She assisted major international players and leading financial groups in relation to various loan restructuring projects, financing and refinancing schemes, project and asset financing and securitization. Her expertise spans all aspects of general finance and banking law, including fintech and cryptocurrency related matters, with special focus on finance transactions.

Her experience also spans corporate and commercial matters, as she advised on various issues related to corporate activities, ranging from shareholders and share capital issues to management and corporate liability, spin-offs and mergers, business transfers, etc., as well as an extremely wide range of commercial agreements and legal matters related to the day-to-day company activities.

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  • Legal experience: 23 years
  • Experience within Mușat & Asociații: 23 years
  • Partner: 2012 – to date
  • Managing Associate: 2009 – 2012
  • Senior Associate: 2006 – 2009
  • Associate: 2003 – 2006
  • (2005) – Fully qualified Lawyer, Bucharest Bar
  • (2003) – Admitted as lawyer, Bucharest Bar
(2002) – LL.B, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law
  • English
  • Romanian

A selection of relevant mandates includes advising/representing:

A leading Spanish real estate developer, in connection with various real estate developments in Bucharest and Cluj, with an investment value of over EUR 300 million, including with respect to pre-closing / post-closing documentation and permitting issues.

A global manufacturing company, in connection with its spinoff of one of its businesses, as well as the restructuring of its portfolio of assets located in Romania, including an extensive legal assessment on the real estate assets held by the client’s subsidiaries in Romania and assisting the client with the fulfillment of various post closing conditions.

A leading real estate developer, in connection with a wide range of legal issues related to the development of a major real estate project in northern Bucharest, including a comprehensive and multifaceted due diligence process, acquisition of lands, negotiation and conclusion of title insurance, as well as with the further transfer of a vacant plot of land and afferent permits and authorizations to an investment fund focused on real estate developments.

A Greek-owned investment group, with regard to the development of the largest shopping center in Bucharest, the total value of the investment exceeding EUR 300 million.

The real estate development branch of an important financial group, in relation to various real estate residential and mixed-use scheme developments in Romania, exceeding EUR 250 million, including advice on a variety of partnerships with private and public entities and the concession legal regime.

A Romanian investment company, part of a French group, in connection with the development of two shopping centers in Pitesti and Galati, projects with a value of over EUR 160 million.

A group of E.U. real estate investors, in connection with the sale of a 26,000 sqm land plot in (downtown) Bucharest, for the development of a EUR 80 million real estate residential and commercial project.

An important Spanish financial group in relation to financing various multimillion real estate acquisition and development projects in Romania, totaling over EUR 200 million.

An American financial services company and other term loan creditors, in connection with a EUR 475 million refinancing of the largest non-food retail chain in Central and Eastern Europe (and several of its subsidiaries), through a term loan agreement and a revolving credit facility agreement.

A British multinational investment bank and a Swiss multinational investment bank, in connection with a 144A/Reg S senior secured high-yield bond offering, amounting to EUR 300 million, for a subsidiary of a global latex producer.

A European financial institution, in connection with the structuring and negotiation of the EUR 370 million loan facility granted to the Romanian operator of the metropolitan infrastructure, for the development of the Bucharest Metro Line 5.

A major player in the local rail industry, in connection with a roll-over syndicated Facility Agreement of EUR 120 million from major European banks, under LMA standard documentation.

One of the investment vehicles of a leading European multi-let real estate investment manager, in relation to a EUR 225 million term loan facility made available by a major real estate bank, for refinancing the acquisition and management of the industrial real estate portfolio pertaining to the fund, owned in Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary.

An international company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas, in connection with the creation under Romanian law of a security package to secure USD 225 million bonds.

A subsidiary of an American multinational financial services corporation operating as a payment technology company, in connection with the implementation on the Romanian market of the Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) surcharging ban.

A leading international player active in the construction products manufacturing sector, in connection with the acquisition of all assets and companies of a major Romanian corporation in the construction sector. The acquisition, most probably the biggest deal in the field of constructions, took place in the context of the merger between two global construction materials companies, with a total value of EUR 6.5 billion.

A leading Romanian bank, in connection with the EUR 100 million sale of the majority stake held in its insurance division to a French group.

One of the main investors in the Romanian retail market holding an impressive portfolio of retail parks and shopping centers both in Bucharest and in the main secondary cities, in relation to various issues concerning retail and commercial mixed use scheme projects developed on the local market.

One of the most important European financial institutions, in connection with the multimillion EUR facility granted to certain European entities pertaining to a group of companies known as the largest polymer processor in Eastern Europe.

An European market leader in the production of women’s underclothing, on the sale of its factory and surrounding land in Bucharest, Romania.

A Romanian logistics and warehousing company, on the sale of a logistics park of a 45,000 sqm land to a real estate developer.

One of the biggest logistic company on the sale of its distribution centre in Bucharest (land and warehouse / offices) to a major real estate player.

A consortium formed of Romanian companies acting in the real estate field, in connection with a Euro multimillion financing granted by a local bank for the development of a residential project.

A world-class manufacturer in the industrial and automotive industry, on the acquisition of an industrial platform in the Western part of Romania, where the company’s operations were located.

  • Member of the Romanian Bar Association, since 2003
  • Lady Lawyer in Real Estate and Banking & Finance Award at the Lady Lawyer Gala 2024, organized by Universul Juridic
  • Excellence award for legal professional performances in 2022, Lady Lawyer Gala
  • Ranked as one of the IFLR1000 Women Leaders in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Ranked in Chambers & Partners, Real Estate, Band 4: 2015 - 2026
  • Ranked as Leading Partner in Legal 500, Real Estate, 2026
  • Considered among “Most influential 50 people in Real Estate in Romania”, an annual publication of Property Forum Events & News, in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Excellence award for banking and finance activity, Top Lawyers Gala 2021, organized by Finmedia and Financial Market magazine
  • Praised via issue 55 of magazine “Aspioneer Flying High: Women Leaders, 2021”
  • Co-author of The Legal 500 “Country Comparative Guides” Banking & Finance chapter, in 2023, 2024
  • Co-author of Chambers and Partners “Real Estate” Global Practice Guide, in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Awarded as “Deal maker 2019” by Finance Monthly for legal advice to Spectrum Brands for the sale of its battery and lighting equipment business to Energizer Holdings Inc.
  • Awarded during “Women who change Romania” Gala organized by Finmedia in 2019
  • Awarded during “Real Estate Lady Lawyer” Gala organized by “Legal Magazine” in 2018
  • Highly regarded IFLR 1000 (Banking, Project Finance, Real Estate Finance)
"Monia Dobrescu combines an impressive command of real estate law with a practical, business-focused approach that makes her advice both reliable and actionable. Monia has a unique ability to simplify complexity, anticipate potential challenges, and propose solutions that keep projects moving forward. Her calm, confident presence in negotiations builds trust and ensures that our interests are always well protected."
Legal 500, 2025
"Monia Dobrescu really stands out as a partner because she combines exceptional technical expertise with a very pragmatic, client-focused approach. What makes her different from competitors is the way she is always accessible, proactive, and able to cut through complexity to provide clear, commercially sound advice. She has a calm authority in negotiations that inspires confidence and helps move deals forward smoothly, even under pressure."
Legal 500, 2025
"Monia is sharp, pragmatic and always ahead of the curve."
Chambers Europe, 2025
Described by clients as being "customer-focused" and a "good listener," with a "problem-solving attitude, creative thinking, clear communication and on-time delivery."
Chambers Europe, 2022
Practice head Monia Dobrescu is praised for her “excellent communication” and also has strong credentials in real estate finance, advising both borrowers and lenders.” “On line contact is useful. Excellent communication and advise from Monia Dobrescu.”
Legal 500, 2022
‘Excellent’ practice head Monia Dobrescu is praised for delivering ‘competence, availability and results – cost effectively. One client says: “I am old fashioned. I look for competence, availability and results – all for a sensible price. This firm delivers that. Monia Dobrescu is excellent. She delivers what I want: competence, availability and results – cost effectively.”
Legal 500, 2022
Clients say about Monia: "Clear. Responsive. Helpful. Excellent advice; hands on pragmatic approach."
"Local counsel is very responsive, provides clear advice and is willing to accommodate our client's expectations in relation to fees and expected presentation."
IFLR 1000, 2022
A client says, “I was impressed by Monia Dobrescu as a leader.”
Legal 500, 2021
“Monia Dobrescu is the head of real estate and a skillful lawyer, with a good eye for details and very pro-active attitude. She has good knowledge of our business, goals and way of thinking, which is crucial for client-attorney relationship.”
Legal 500, 2021
“High level of professionalism, good knowledge of the legislative history of Romania in the real estate field for the last 30 years.”
Legal 500, 2020
“Very capable, prompt, good knowledge and oriented to fulfill the customer needs.”
Legal 500, 2020
“Monia Dobrescu and her team of associates are highly knowledgeable. They understand our specific needs and always come with a personalized approach. Finding the right path through the complicated and not always clear Romanian legal system is definitely a test for the best. And they pass it over and over again.”
Legal 500, 2020
Praised for a "proactive and systemic approach"; clients see her as "a multidisciplinary lawyer" who is "open-minded, a fast thinker and ready for quick turnarounds".
Chambers, 2019
Described as "very good and hands-on".
Chambers Europe, 2018
Clients consider Monia as "experienced, with a strategic approach and a focus on clients' needs." Clients note: "Monia Dobrescu was responsive and proactive in trying to find time for us".
Chambers Europe, 2017
Appreciated for having ‘a practical and pragmatic approach’.
Legal 500, 2017
Praised for her “balanced and accurate approach” to cases.
Chambers Europe, 2015
Recommended as “very capable” and “outstanding negotiator”.
Legal 500, 2015