Preemption is the right by which its owner can, under the conditions established by law or by a contract, buy a good with priority before other people. In a recent article, Marius Chelaru – Managing Associate, STOICA & Asociații - analyzes the legal regime of statutory pre-emption right, according to different categories of real estate, mentioning its holders, the applicable procedure, the legal deadlines and the sanctions that can be applied, in case of non-compliance with the notification obligation.