Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații, sole Romanian law firm listed in the inaugural GDR 100 elite

The inaugural edition of the GDR 100 identifies and profiles the world's best data law firms. The GDR 100 is the only global ranking that captures the capabilities, track record and market reputation of the leading firms in the field - and the first data law ranking that does not exclusively focus on data protection and privacy.

From Romania, Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații stands out as the only law firm that received a listing in the GDR 100 edition. According to the editors, "Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații is home to Romania's largest team of data protection and privacy lawyers and offers an exhaustive menu of services to domestic and international companies in telecoms, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, e-commerce, energy and other key sectors. In ticking all the boxes, the firm is well-placed to handle large, complex and important data projects - something client referees particularly recommend it for. Further helpful in this regard is international expertise and a collaborative approach - Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații's data experts have no problem slotting into cross-border legal teams whose members come from peer firms around the world."

Also, the firm's clients praise the firm as it has "A remarkably good team of data privacy lawyers who respond quickly, meet tight deadlines and think ahead to potential problems and solutions. The team really understands the telecommunications industry and gives practical advice that is tailored to its clients."

Another client says "The group is highly creative and strikes the right balance in terms of giving legal and business advice. Its lawyers are open minded, flexible and good active listeners who know how to make you feel comfortable. Their internal and external communication is very effective, and their advice is consistently accurate and reliable."

Further, several individuals come in for high praise, too: "Ciprian Timofte is an excellent team player and a determined, enthusiastic and innovative lawyer." "Bogdan Halcu is commercial and creative, as well as good at contextualising data privacy issues in their wider context." "Sergiu Cretu has an analytical mind and has amassed considerable data privacy and IP experience. He is proactive and straightforward." "Ciprian Dragomir has a strong background in data privacy and intellectual property. He delegates effectively and has built up an experienced team around him."

The full rankings are available here: https://globaldatareview.com/survey/gdr-100/2021/organization-profile/tuca-zbarcea-asociatii