Bulboaca & Asociatii enters the rankings at the fourth rung. The listing reflects the firm's increasing sophistication which was displayed in advising the Romanian government in its only Eurobond issue of 2010....
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Bulboaca & Asociatii enters the rankings at the fourth rung. The listing reflects the firm's increasing sophistication which was displayed in advising the Romanian government in its only Eurobond issue of 2010. The issue was of €1billion bonds and proved a financial success, having been oversubscribed five times.
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Bulboaca & Asociatii is a solid practice with a very healthy deal flow. This year, the firm retains and strengthens its position in the second tier....
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Bulboaca & Asociatii is a solid practice with a very healthy deal flow. This year, the firm retains and strengthens its position in the second tier. Market commentators are unanimous as to the banking practice's quality and express their satisfaction that the firm has earned its place among market players. "Bulboaca is in the right place," says one peer, adding: "We see them on more deals". Another says: "Bulboaca have a good track record in banking."
Adrian-Catalin Bulboaca is a well-respected individual with a strong reputation. The market has not been short of praise for the firm with another partner saying: "Bulboaca is coming up from the Linklaters pedigree for finance work. They're seen on the other side quite a lot. They're quite proficient, good professionals."
There is nothing in the deal list of the firm that would stand opposed to the observations above. The firm has been highly active and is engaged in work for some high profile clients. In the last 12 months, the firm advised JPMorgan Europe with regard to the restructuring of a €674 million secured facility arranged for the acquisition of a German automotive company. Furthermore, the firm advised BNP Paribas in relation to a €29 million loan provided to Perissa Maritime for the purpose of financing part of the acquisition cost of a ship from Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries. On the real estate side, the firm advised Credit Europe Bank in the restructuring of €30 million loans to Can Serv for the development of a residential apartment building in Bucharest. The firm also advised the Romanian branch of a leading Greek bank with regard to the €90 million restructuring and increase of the existing financing for the development of a residential park.
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Bulboaca & Asociatii has had a fairly active year and is currently advising MeadHealth in connection with the anticipated acquisition of a modern Romanian pharmaceutical manufacturing company....
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Bulboaca & Asociatii has had a fairly active year and is currently advising MeadHealth in connection with the anticipated acquisition of a modern Romanian pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
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Bulboaca & Asociatii has had a busy year. The firm is described as "credible" and has developed a solid reputation for project finance....
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Bulboaca & Asociatii has had a busy year. The firm is described as "credible" and has developed a solid reputation for project finance. It continues to be successful in attracting high profile national/multinational corporations and financial institutions. "Bulboaca is a small practice but very active," one partner says.
The firm is routinely mentioned as a visible player in this practice area and market players agree that it fills a good space in the second tier. "I like Bulboaca," one partner says, with another adding: "I'm a fan". Adrian-Catalin Bulboaca is a leading figure on the market. "The guy Bulboaca is a genuine project finance lawyer," says one competitor.
The firm advised Martifer Group with regard to the development and €23 million project financing of a 42MW wind farm in the South-East of Romania.
The firm also advised Banca Comerciala Romana in relation to the proposed financing for Targu Mures Local Authority to assist it in developing social houses.
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