Committed to excellence in business

Legal advice and support for companies

Strategic partner for businesses and private investors in developing their operations in Romania.

For 30 years, we have been supporting our clients in their transformation projects and the day-to-day management of their business.

A legal expertise and international practice to anticipate and address your challenges while safeguarding your interests.

Unwavering experience and commitment to our clients

I founded the firm with the conviction that our French legal expertise, combined with in-depth knowledge of Romanian law, offers a unique advantage for business development in Romania. Over the years, we have grown alongside our clients, expanding our expertise and building a team of talented, passionate lawyers ready to meet the complex challenges of business and evolving legislation. GRUIA DUFAUT & PARTNERS stands for tailored solutions, professional ethics, and consistent excellence.

Dana Gruia Dufaut
Managing Partner, Founder

Company Law / Commercial Law

Mergers & Acquisitions

Real Estate Law

Public procurement & PPP

Labour law

Tax law

Competition and Distribution Law

Intellectual Property Law

New technologies & innovation

Energy and natural resources

Health law & pharma

European Law

Commercial arbitration

GDPR & data protection law

Our lawyers

Our team of lawyers, trained at prestigious universities, combines a solid legal foundation with recognised expertise in business law. Their strong communication and negotiation skills allow us to deliver effective, tailored solutions, always guided by the highest standards of professional ethics.

Our success is our client's success

In a complex and volatile world, we offer a modern perspective on the law by providing not just opinions but smart legal solutions.

News

See all legal news on this page regularly updated and discover our legal analyses and our events.

INVESTING IN ROMANIA: OPPORTUNITIES, LEGAL RISKS AND KEY LEGAL CHECKS

What keeps Romania attractive to investors and what should investors analyze before committing to a project? In the first episode of the Romania-Insider.com Legal Series podcast, produced in partnership with Gruia Dufaut & Asociatii, our [...] Read more

28 October 2026

CODE ON SPATIAL PLANNING, URBAN PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION: REPEALS, AMENDMENTS AND NEW PROVISIONS

Law no. 169/2026 on the Spatial Planning, Urban Planning and Construction Code was published in the Official Gazette no. 661/2026 and entered into force on 25 August 2026. The Code establishes a single regulatory framework [...] Read more

12 October 2026

RESTRUCTURING AND REDUNDANCIES: EMPLOYERS’ OBLIGATIONS, EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AND SUPPORT FOR CAREER TRANSITION

What does legally compliant restructuring involve, and how can employees prepare for a professional transition? In an interview with Capital.ro, Mihaela NIȚU, Senior Associate at Gruia Dufaut & Asociații, explains the main risks associated with [...] Read more

5 October 2026

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Phone: 40 (21) 305 57 57
Fax: 40 (21) 305 57 58
Email: office[at]gruiadufaut.com

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Committed to excellence in business

Legal advice and support for companies

Strategic partner for businesses and private investors in developing their operations in Romania.

For 30 years, we have been supporting our clients in their transformation projects and the day-to-day management of their business.

A legal expertise and international practice to anticipate and address your challenges while safeguarding your interests.