Daciana Popa is a sound litigator with over 20 years of experience in civil, commercial and labour disputes matters for top-notch local and international companies in front of the courts, at all levels, including the High Court of Cassation and Justice. She has successfully managed litigation cases of significant value in various business sectors including automotive, real estate, employment, consumer goods, insurance and finance. Daciana also gained significant experience in advising major foreign investors regarding the implementation of various joint venture, greenfield or brownfield projects in Romania, as well as for the resolution of disputes by means of the arbitral proceedings concerning investments, privatisations, mergers and acquisitions, energy or infrastructure.
Her clients are coming from sectors such as energy, oil & gas, mining, construction and infrastructure. By combining her legal knowledge with an educational background in administrative law, Daciana is experienced in proposing and implementing different tactics, always searching for cost-effective measures to protect our client’s goal.
Selected relevant experience
Representing an Italian global contractor in relation to arbitration proceedings for multiple claims arising out of FIDIC contracts for the rehabilitation of road infrastructure.
Representing an important European group involved in civil infrastructure and construction projects, in dispute resolution proceedings amounting over EUR 10.5 million arising out of a complex contract for the rehabilitation of the Romanian national road infrastructure.
Representing an important player in Romania’s infrastructure and construction sector, in a high-stake litigation with claims arising from a construction agreement.
Representing a leading international provider of facilities solutions to the oil & gas production and processing industry in various labor disputes resulting from the transfer of more than 1,000 employees.
Representing an affiliated company of a Swiss pharmaceutical group in connection with the recovery of claims from the insolvency proceedings of major product distributors in Romania.
Representing a major renewable energy provider operating on the Romanian energy market in various labor disputes arising out of from the restructuring of the activity.
Representing an international airline services provider, part of an international aviation holding company, in court proceedings regarding the challenge of tax decisions and corporate tax audits, as well as in various labor disputes.
Representing a major energy supplier in Romania during the insolvency proceedings seeking to recover major debts stemming from contractual relations.
Representing the most valuable State-owned company in Romania, active in the hydro power generation and services, in a complex labour dispute initiated by 3,000 employees concerning the payment of rights claimed under the collective bargaining agreement and in several complex commercial litigations related to EPC agreements and subcontracting agreements, in relation to contractual breaches, claims for monetary damages and contracts termination rights.
Representing a leading railway vehicle manufacturer in Romania, in relation to several disputes resulting from a procurement agreement, both before the National Council for solving complaints and before the courts of law, with a value of over EUR 120 million.
Representing one of the world's largest producers of folding cardboard, on complex issues concerning the fulfilment of packaging waste recovery and recycling obligations, as well as packaging waste data reporting obligations.
Representing one of the main dairy products manufacturers, in court claim s challenging tax obligations imposed by the fiscal authorities in relation to intragroup agreements and transfer pricing issues.
Representing one of the world's largest IT infrastructure providers, in relation to the whole range of employment issues, our most recent work includes the legal support for an extensive reorganization process which impacted the Romanian staff, as a result of a restructuring and simplifying the sales operations in Romania.
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration
Employment, Compensation & Benefits
Real Estate
Restructuring & Insolvency
Construction
Corporate & Commercial
Admitted to the bar
2005
Education
University of Bucharest, Postgraduate Diploma in Private Law
Lucian Blaga University in Sibiu, Law Degree
Positions
2024
Partner, Popa Legal
2016 - 2024
Partner, Suciu Popa & Asociaţii
2016 - 2022
Senior Asociate, Suciu Popa & Asociaţii
2006 - 2016
Senior Associate, Muşat & Asociaţii