team
Simona BRAILEANU
Simona is a Co-Partner of the firm with an area of expertise in dispute resolution with particular emphasis on civil and commercial litigation, as well as administrative and tax claims.
Simona has also gained experience in insolvency related matters, such as: opening of the insolvency procedure, assistance during the insolvency procedure by formulating claims, contesting of defending decisions and measures taken by the insolvency practitioner, creditors or syndic judge.
She offers advice and representation before national courts in enforcement proceedings.
Simona has joined Niculeasa Law Firm in November 2016.
Professional qualifications
Member of the Bucharest Bar Association as of 2016.
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Bucharest
Master’s degree in Private Law, University of Bucharest
Simona BRAILEANU
Simona is a Co-Partner of the firm with an area of expertise in dispute resolution with particular emphasis on civil and commercial litigation, as well as administrative and tax claims.
Simona is a Co-Partner of the firm with an area of expertise in dispute resolution with particular emphasis on civil and commercial litigation, as well as administrative and tax claims.
Simona has also gained experience in insolvency related matters, such as: opening of the insolvency procedure, assistance during the insolvency procedure by formulating claims, contesting of defending decisions and measures taken by the insolvency practitioner, creditors or syndic judge.
She offers advice and representation before national courts in enforcement proceedings.
Simona has joined Niculeasa Law Firm in November 2016.
Professional qualifications
Member of the Bucharest Bar Association as of 2016.
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Bucharest
Master’s degree in Private Law, University of Bucharest
Andreea GHEORGHISAN
Andreea is a Co-Partner of the firm with diverse experience in the tax practice, focusing primarily on disputes related to administrative and tax claims, advising on both contentious and non-contentious aspects.
She regularly acts in court proceedings involving complex tax fraud files, with a particular focus on the relation between criminal and tax proceedings.
Key aspects of her practice also include
civil and commercial litigation.
Before commencing as a lawyer at Niculeasa Law Firm, Andreea has gained valuable experience in assisting national and international companies in relation to corporate and commercial law.
Professional qualifications
Member of the Bucharest Bar Association as of 2016.
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Bucharest.
Master’s Degree in European Union Law, University of Bucharest.
Diana COJAN
Diana’s main practice areas are civil and commercial law. She also provides legal advice and representation on enforcement proceedings, insolvency and tax law.
She regularly acts in courts, but she has also gained experience in representing our clients in front of various public authorities.
Diana has joined Niculeasa Law Firm in August 2020.
Professional qualifications
Member of the Bucharest Bar Association as of 2019.
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Bucharest
Master’s degree in Business Law, University of Bucharest.
Madalin NICULEASA
Madalin is the Partner in charge of the firm, specializing in major, complex files related to tax, regulatory and commercial litigation. He has advised and acted on behalf of important domestic and international companies, representing Clients both in front of national tax authorities and state courts, and in commercial arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (Paris and London).
His broad understanding of the legal system corroborated by his sound experience in managing challenging projects have proved essential in gaining the trust and appreciation of our Clients.
For some time now, Madalin has been recognized as one of the most notable practitioners in the areas of Dispute Resolution and Tax. Clients regard him as someone who is “pragmatic and down-to-earth” and his devotion is highly valued. He is also appreciated for “always being available for a quick chat and brainstorming on legal matters.” (Chambers and Partners, 2019 Guide)
Professional qualifications
Member of the Bucharest Bar Association as of 2002
Academic qualifications
PhD, Law, University of Bucharest
Published work
Author of Summa Fiscalis. Tax Law Treaty, 2011
Avid publisher of a large number of legal analyses and books in specialized reviews in the area of tax, public procurement, regulatory and constitutional law.