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Practice areas

Mergers & Acquisitions/Privatisations
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets & Securities
Energy & Natural Resources
Infrastructure & PPP/Public Procurement
Corporate & Commercial Law

Razvan Stoicescu is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience as a business attorney, involved in hundreds of transactions, many of which have a cross-border element.

Razvan adopts a holistic approach, covering multiple areas of practice, predominantly Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance & Banking, Capital Markets, Public Procurement, PPP, and Litigation. As a Partner, Razvan also possesses a deep understanding of other areas of practice and industries related to the main ones.

These include white-collar crime, lobbying, corruption and money laundering prevention, aircraft and ship rights and guarantees, consumer protection in banking and capital markets, e-commerce, TMT, and personal data protection.

Razvan has been involved in some of the most significant mandates in the Romanian market, representing both private clients and public authorities or the Romanian state. Răzvan is recognized for his perseverance in protecting his clients' interests and his ability to find unprecedented solutions, successfully using his transactional experience and excellent understanding of the needs of the public and private sectors.

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  • Legal experience: 22 years
  • Experience within Mușat & Asociații: 11 years
  • Deputy Managing Partner: 2019 – to date
  • Partner: 2015 – 2018
  • (2006) – Fully qualified lawyer, Bucharest Bar
  • (2004) – Admitted as lawyer, Bucharest Bar
(2003) – L.L.B, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Romanian

A selection of relevant mandates includes advising/representing:

An international group in the field of water, hygiene, and energy solutions and services, in the successful acquisition of Purolite Group, a USD 3.4 billion complex transaction involving around 20 jurisdictions over six continents. Jurisdictions involved included: USA, UK, France, Singapore, Germany, China, Poland, New Zealand, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Jersey, Turkey, India, Korea, Japan, South Africa, Mexico, Australia, Israel, and Romania.

A multinational Chinese holding group and an automobile company, on the Romanian legal matters of a binding 50/50 joint venture agreement with an auto group to launch a new powertrain technology company that aims to become the global leader in developing, manufacturing, and supplying best-in-class hybrid powertrains and highly efficient ICE powertrains.

A major shipyard group, in connection with the EUR 500 million transaction regarding the acquisition from a shipbuilding and marine engineering company of the Mangalia shipyard, and subsequent joint venture with the Romanian State.

A leading private equity firm in Europe, in their acquisition of one of the biggest pharmaceutical market deal in Romania, with a value of more than EUR 300 million.

An international company, in relation to the sale of the business of the first producer of veterinary immunological preparations in Romania to a leading Asian investor (with a transaction value in excess of EUR 100 million).

The syndicate comprising multiple investment banks, together with the Ministry of Economy, and a leading State-owned electricity company, in the company’s EUR 440 million IPO, its admission to trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, and the issue of GDRs. The transaction was deemed by the Romanian business media as the largest capital market transaction ever conducted in Romania.

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 large international Dutch-based shipbuilder, in connection with the EUR 651 million syndicated loan granted by two major Dutch banks to the client and its group companies (including the Romanian subsidiary). Additionally, advised on the EUR 150 million supplementation of the maximum total amount, which thus exceeded EUR 800 million.

An international chemical company, in relation to the EUR 350 million financing set up by way of notes issues and credit facilities. The advice comprised assistance on the accession procedures, intercreditor arrangements, and the issue of necessary credit support and guarantees by the Romanian subsidiary.

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.

The Ministry of Finance, in connection with all Romanian law matters regarding the negotiations and conclusion of ISDA Master Derivative Agreements and related collaterals in view of entering into interest rates swaps, foreign currency swaps and cross-currency swaps.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Society, in relation to the proposed IPO for the sale by the Romanian State of 46% of one of the top three telecom operators in Romania.

The Romanian Financial Surveillance Authority (FSA), in connection with various capital markets regulatory matters, the settlement of a set of significant disputes with Fondul Proprietatea (the largest closed-end listed fund in Romania, managed by Franklin Templeton), as well as with the Court of Accounts in connection with the tasks and duties of the Authority in the context of the AIMFD Directive and the implementation in Romania of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers rules.

A major chemical sector company based in Poland, on matters of Romanian law pertaining to contracting a PLN 1.59 billion (EUR 373 million) bank credit facility for refinancing its existing debt consisting of high-yield bonds and revolving credit facilities, and financing working capital needs.

Three main investment funds in Romania, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, in connection with the implementation of compliance aspects of Directive 2011/61/EU on Alternative Investment Fund Managers, which sets the legal framework for authorization, surveillance, and control of alternative investment fund managers.

The Romanian National Securities Commission, in connection with the initial public offering of a local industry company for its flotation on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, including issues related to the public offer prospectus, offer validity, and public offer allocation and settlement.

The largest fast-food chain in Romania with a network of over 100 restaurants in the restructuring of the group activities in Romania.

An international conglomerate active in Romania's agricultural sector in the group's restructuring at both Romanian and European levels.

An international conglomerate active in Romania's pharmaceutical sector in the group's restructuring at both Romanian and international levels (multimillion deal).

A leading global financial services firm, on the Romanian law matters of a multijurisdictional EUR 475 million financing through bilateral and capital markets instruments, between, among others, an investment banking company as arranger and bookrunner and the Pepkor group (as borrower), the largest non-food retail chain in Central and Eastern Europe.

  • Member of the Romanian Bar Association, since 2004
  • Member of the National Insolvency Practitioners Association, since 2010
  • Awarded at the Romanian Legal Awards 2023, for the outstanding results in the area of ​​Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Ranked as Leading Partner, Commercial Corporate and M&A, Legal 500, 2026, 2025
  • Ranked as Highly Regarded Lawyer in Banking and Capital Markets, IFLR 1000, 2025
"Very personable team who work collaboratively led by banking partner Răzvan Stoicescu."
Legal 500, 2025 - Banking and finance
"Razvan Stoicescu is a kind person, very well prepared, and very open in explaining the facts."
Legal 500, 2025 - PPP and procurement
“Excellent level of market knowledge.”
Legal 500, 2024
“We worked with Razvan Stoicescu, and he was highly professional and efficient. Working with him was amazing.”
Legal 500, 2024
“I have been working closely with Răzvan Stoicescu and his team since 2017 on various projects. He is a strong leader—he sets the overall strategy and works closely with his team to achieve the best results. He is always available, and we can count on his prompt support. He handles issues with professionalism and responsibility.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Răzvan Stoicescu – a hardworking, highly responsible attorney with an excellent overall attitude and extensive legal experience. He has a great way of dealing with clients, always maintaining a positive attitude and consistently focused on finding the best solutions, taking the business’s needs into account.”
Legal 500, 2024
Răzvan is recognized for “excellent legal work” and thorough knowledge of Romanian law and for his ability to “navigate issues and difficulties in a way that deserves praise”.
IFLR 1000, 2023
"We’ve been working extensively on corporate, M&A, and financing matters with the team coordinated by Razvan Stoicescu. His team is always fast responding and on point. We do thank Razvan for his availability, on the spot advice, and business oriented approach. More specifically, he always gets the deal done, while keeping in mind our best interest. Another strength would be that he and the team were efficient and got everything done without unnecessary delays."
Legal 500, 2022 - Comercial, Corporate and M&A
“Razvan Stoicescu is an outstanding lawyer combining his great focus to details with a visionary approach to complex legal matters.”
Legal 500, 2020 - Comercial, Corporate and M&A
Razvan Stoicescu “stands out for his understanding of business needs”.
Legal 500, 2019 - Comercial, Corporate and M&A
Razvan Stoicescu has an “excellent track record”.
Legal 500, 2019 - Energy
Razvan Stoicescu is singled out: “Great job, always accessible and fighting hard for the client’s interest”.
IFLR1000, 2017