team
George TRANTEA
George is an experienced litigator, co-Partner of Niculeasa Law Firm, who specializes in managing significant regulatory investigations, tax and commercial disputes.
Many of our clients call on George’s strong advisory and litigation experience, gained from participating in major international projects, which have helped deepen his understanding of Clients’ interests and objectives, adapting the proposed legal solutions to these requirements.
George also regularly acts for Clients in tax disputes and litigation in both the direct and indirect tax areas.
He is also passionate about sharing his in-depth knowledge with prospective law practitioners. For instance, he was a Teaching Assistant at Paris I Pantheon-Sorbonne University, in France and furthermore, he coached the Bucharest University’s arbitration team who won in 2015 the first place in the French speaking Arbitration Moot organized by Sciences Po in Paris.
His work has been acknowledged in recent editions of Chambers Europe (Dispute Resolution practice area), where clients have recommended him for being “responsive and flexible in his dealings”.
George has been with the firm since its establishment in 2012. Previously he was an associate with one of the first tier law firms in Romania.
Professional qualifications
Member of the Bucharest Bar Association as of 2008
Member of the Paris Bar Association as of 2013
Academic qualifications
Master’s Degree in international private law and international commerce law, Paris I Pantheon – Sorbonne University.
Simona TRANDAFIR
Simona’s area of expertise includes 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 or 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 has 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.
Patricia ENACHE
Patricia manages the administrative desk of the firm, coordinating office activities and operations in order to secure an efficient work environment.
Patricia assists the team by carrying out customary legal secretarial duties.
Prior to joining Niculeasa Law Firm, Patricia worked as an anti-fraud inspector with the National Fiscal Authority,
economist in the private sector and has also experience in sales.
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.