Redefining the standards in business

For more than 35 years, Mușat & Asociații has been at the forefront of Romania’s legal and business development, building a strong reputation as one of the country’s leading independent law firms. Founded in 1990 by Gheorghe Mușat and partners, the firm grew alongside the Romanian business environment and became involved in many of the largest national and regional transactions, investments and strategic projects shaping the economy.

Today, Mușat & Asociații brings together 18 partners and over 100 lawyers and consultants, offering full-service legal assistance across all major practice areas. Over the years, the firm has advised leading Romanian and international companies, including Fortune 500 corporations, as well as public authorities and state-owned entities, in sectors such as banking and finance, energy, infrastructure, technology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, aviation, real estate and capital markets.

Recognized by international legal directories including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR, Mușat & Asociații is known for combining deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of business realities, anticipating legal challenges and delivering strategic solutions tailored to complex and evolving markets.

Competition law is one of the firm’s flagship practices. Mușat & Asociații has one of the most experienced competition and antitrust teams in Romania, advising clients on the full spectrum of Romanian and EU competition matters. The team regularly assists in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, merger control procedures, dawn raids, compliance programs and litigation before national courts and European authorities. The firm also provides extensive competition compliance trainings and audits across a wide range of industries.

The Intellectual Property practice is equally recognized for its multidisciplinary approach and extensive expertise in the protection, enforcement and commercialization of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and domain names. The team advises on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including franchising, technology-driven industries and complex transactional projects where IP assets play a central role.

By supporting innovation, protecting creativity and helping businesses navigate competitive markets, Mușat & Asociații continues to redefine the standards of excellence in Romanian business law.