About
Cristina is the co-Managing Partner of Filip & Company. She specializes in corporate work (including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and commercial contracts). Cristina has been involved in a wide range of complex corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, private equity transactions, privatizations, corporate finance deals and corporate reorganisation. She advised sellers or buyers in the most significant transactions performed in the oil, gas and power sectors in Romania and does a significant amount of specialist work in the energy sector.
Cristina is also listed as a leading individual in the energy sector in Romania, being ranked first in Energy & Natural Resources by Chambers Europe.
Highlights of her activity include assisting:
- the largest fund manager dedicated to greenfield renewable energy investments globally in relation to the potential acquisition of a large-scale wind farm in Romania, including regulatory, development, procurement, contract financing, state aid and deal structuring and restructuring aspects;
- one of largest investment funds in its sale to PPC of minority shareholding in E-Distributie Muntenia S.A., Enel Energie Muntenia S.A., E-Distributie Dobrogea S.A., E-Distributie Banat S.A. and ENEL Energie S.A. – power distribution and power supplier entities in three regions of Romania (for a total value in excess of EUR 100 million);
- one of the bidders in the competitive process for the acquisition from Steag of the companies operating a 108 MW wind farm project in Romania;Electrica S.A., one of the largest utility companies in Romania, in relation to the potential acquisition, as part of a consortium, of part of the CEZ assets in Romania;
- an innovator in energy automation in relation to civil construction and regulatory aspects in the permitting stage of development of wind power projects with an envisaged aggregate power capacity in excess of 500 MW located in the South-East region of Romania;
- a global leader in innovative & sustainable building materials in relation to structuring and regulatory matters related to the implementation of a carbon capture, transportation and storage project in Romania. various clients acting as developers and/or sellers and/or investors in relation to renewable projects (PV and wind);
- one of the largest bank in the acquisition of OTP Bank Romania (a top 10 Romanian bank), OTP Leasing and OTP Asset Management, along with their subsidiaries, for an aggregate value of EUR 347,500,000;
- one of the main private hospital chains in Romania, in connection with the acquisition of Laurus Medical S.R.L. which owns a network specializing in niche medical services covering proctology and venous system disorders;
- an innovation-driven specialty pharmaceutical company in relation to the sale of its pharmaceutical retail and wholesale operations in Romania to Dr. Max Group, a pharmacy chain owned by Penta Investments.
"She has a very strong client knowledge. She always has an overall view of risks and the ways of mitigation."
Chambers Europe | 2023
"She's commercially savvy, polite and determined."
Chambers Europe | 2023
Cristina Filip is described by one respondent as "one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in Romania."
Chambers Europe | 2021
Clients report that she is "very good at taking care of the interest of the client."
Chambers Europe | 2021
"Cristina Filip is the top lawyer in Romania in the energy sector and M&A.
She is a great negotiator who tries to protect our interest but at the same time tries to close a deal.“
Chambers Europe| 2020
“Cristina Filip is very involved and dedicated. She is a leading figure in the market.“
Chambers Europe | 2020
"Cristina Filip is one of the best in the market because of her long experience in the area.“
Chambers Europe | 2020
"Cristina Filip is a very clever and innovative lawyer. I always have the feeling she cares about my problems. She and her team delivered on time or even earlier. “
Legal 500 | 2020
"Cristina's input was timely and precise. It was essential for the success of the project."
Chambers Europe |2024
''Cristina Filip is a true leader in all respects."
Chambers Europe | 2024
“Cristina Filip is the one I would single out as a lawyer with good knowledge of the energy sector, highly experienced and very good discipline.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Cristina Filip’s leadership style is a blend of strategic vision and hands-on involvement, ensuring that the firm stays ahead of industry trends while maintaining a high standard of client service.”
Legal 500, 2024
"Christina is one of the best lawyers in the energy practice."
Chambers Europe, 2025
"Cristina Filip's leadership style is a blend of strategic vision and hands-on involvement. She ensures that the firm stays ahead of industry trends while maintaining a high standard of client service."
Chambers Europe, 2025
"Cristina Filip exemplifies a leadership style that merges strategic foresight with active involvement, allowing the firm to stay ahead of market developments while consistently delivering exceptional client service."
Legal 500, 2025