Do not take our word for granted: ask reputable international legal guides. We have been consistently ranked as one of the leading firms providing legal advice on real estate in Romania, by such guides as Chambers Europe and the Legal 500.

BirișGoran won the “Best Law Firm of the Year” at the 13th edition of the CIJ Awards Gala, organized by Construction and Investment Journal, the benchmark for the Romanian real estate industry. This was the fifth time that BirișGoran succeeded in winning this valuable title and the 13th time in a row that BirișGoran was nominated and voted by a jury formed by representatives of top management from the European Real Estate Market including professionals from Funds, Investors, Architects, Developers, property owners and service providers.

Daniela Lazea and Sorin Aungurenci head the practice. Taking a hands-on approach with the firm’s real estate practice, consecutive editions of Chambers Europe since 2010, have ranked the practice among the top practices in the country.

The firm provides clients with comprehensive services encompassing the full range of commercial real estate and development issues across all sectors: office, shopping malls, commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and agricultural. Our lawyers listen to the clients’ needs and know how to negotiate accordingly and to structure and coordinate transactions so that deadlines are met on a cost-effective basis.

We serve domestic and international clients, including institutional real estate funds, owners, tenants, residential and commercial developers, construction companies and lenders. But it is not simply the quality of our advice, based on a mix of Western experience and local knowledge, which has already won us loyal clients. Just as important is our ability to create imaginative solutions in a market that can be very daunting. Our experienced team stands out, thanks to the rare blend of commercial and legal expertise and its international perspective it has to offer.

The Firm advises across the entire lifecycle of any real estate development from “A to Z.” This includes title investigations and due diligence, acquisition and dispositions, taxation, joint ventures, construction and development, office leasing, retail leasing, logistics, financing, litigation and fund formation.

Title investigations and Due Diligence

Firm due diligence exercises are appreciated not just for the clarity with which potential problems are presented, but also for the commercial risk assessment provided. Clients are not left with a laundry list of problems and left scratching their heads as to whether the problems are deal-breakers or if they can be fixed; we attempt to set forth assessments as to chances of loss of title or other risks to development, as well as propose solutions.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

We represent clients in the sale or purchase of raw land for development of shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, and logistics centres. We have developed quality template documents in Romanian and English and have the experience to negotiate competently.  We also advise clients on disposals of their properties, including providing tax structuring advice.

Taxation

Unlike other firms, we are able to advise not only on the legal aspects of a transaction, but on the tax aspects as well. Our expertise in taxation and corporate law allows us to structure transactions – both from a domestic and international perspective – in an efficient manner.

Joint Ventures

We routinely represent clients in forming joint ventures with private parties or governmental bodies in order to achieve their investments.

Construction and Development

We handle all aspects of development projects. We prepare and negotiate design, construction (FIDIC) and development management, construction management and utility agreements, as well as all types of ancillary documentation and related negotiations and advice on regulatory matters.

Office Leasing

We represent a number of office building clients on all of their office lease work, and have developed appropriate templates over the years.

Retail Leasing

We have developed particular expertise in retail leases through our representation of shopping centers. Long- and short-term leases, as well as long-term hypermarket leases are all routinely negotiated and drafted at the Firm.

Logistics

Logistics leases require special attention; our Firm has handled numerous contracts over the years and is able to draft often taking into account their long-term nature.

Financing

We represent lenders and borrowers in all types of lending arrangements and in the preparation of related collateral.

Litigation

Our litigation department often litigates title issues as well as any contractual matter having a real estate component.

Fund Formation

Our real estate group can advise on the formation of investment funds for various classes of real estate investment.