The 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners Europe marks a significant milestone for BACIU PARTNERS: the independent business law firm has been elevated to Band 1 in Intellectual Property and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications). Moreover, BACIU PARTNERS stands as the sole firm included in this category, for Romania, marking another premier in its journey and in Romania's legal market evolution.

This achievement marks the fifth consecutive year of inclusion in this prestigious guide, but more importantly, it reflects the steady, organic growth of its practice. Being placed as a leader among the top-tier Romanian and international firms confirms the commitment promoted by the firms to delivering legal services with a human touch and strategic precision, consistently.

Independent observers acclaim BACIU PARTNERS as having "a wide range of skills and flexibility to adapt. Their responses to different claims are some of the best I have seen, as they do their own research and use their findings in the legal workflow. They also have tremendous communication skills". Moreover, feedback cited by Chambers and Partners unveils the core of our firm, mentioning that the team "consistently tailors its advice to align with our commercial objectives, helping us make informed decisions that balance legal protection with business growth", reconfirming the viability of its empathetic yet rigorous approach.

This recognition follows a landmark year for the firm, including being named CEE Intellectual Property Firm of the Year at the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 CEE Awards (2025) and its current shortlisting in all five categories for the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026.

At individual level, Managing Partner Ana-Maria Baciu continues to set the benchmark for the profession. Ranked for the 15th consecutive year, present in Band 1, her journey is a masterclass in consistency and dedication.

The 2026 editorial emphasizes her "special energy and an impressive ability to make very complex matters accessible to non-lawyers", reconfirming her status as a practitioner of reference in the domestic and regional legal landscape.

To note that Ana-Maria was named Lawyer of the Year – Romania at the Legal 500 CEE Awards (2025) and is the first Romanian lawyer to win the Practitioner of the Year award at the Managing IP EMEA Awards Gala (2023, reconfirmed in 2024), being again shortlisted for this much coveted distinction in 2026.

Chambers and Partners is a leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions that delivers detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers and law firms. Its European edition ranks the top lawyers and law firms across Europe, providing insights and market intelligence for law firm clients and legal professionals.

More details about the methodology used by Chambers and Partners Europe as well as the results of the 2026 research covering the European markets are available HERE.

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About BACIU PARTNERS

BACIU PARTNERS is an independent business law firm distinguished by its team’s ability to identify different and better answers to clients’ questions. Our reputation in the Romanian legal market is built on an enthusiastic spirit amplified by our clients’ trust in our commitment to delivering outstanding legal assistance in a swift, accessible and genuinely useful manner.

We provide feasible legal solutions grounded in strong business acumen. This approach is reinforced by constant vigilance regarding evolving legislation, advocacy initiatives and active involvement in professional associations such as AmCham Romania, Concordia, INTA, ECTA, MARQUES, AIPPI, IAGA and IMGL.

This positioning enables us to anticipate and address complex client challenges across our core areas of expertise: intellectual property, consumer protection, advertising and regulatory matters (AML, data privacy, employment), gaming and gambling, complemented by corporate and dispute resolution perspectives.

Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Managing IP, WTR 1000, Lexology Index, VIXIO and IAM Patent 1000 acknowledge our commitment to fostering a collaborative professional environment that amplifies the sound of knowledge through collective expertise, experience and genuine personal dedication.