Stratulat Albulescu provided Romanian legal assistance to Regent in connection with its acquisition of the Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) business unit from Continental’s ContiTech division. The transaction was completed on 2 February 2026, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The project involved operations across more than 15 jurisdictions, reflecting the scale and cross-border complexity of the transaction.

The mandate of Stratulat Albulescu team covered comprehensive Romanian law support up to completion, including assistance with the foreign direct investment (FDI) clearance process, coordination of local closing formalities and implementation steps, as well as post-completion matters.

The transaction forms part of Continental’s broader strategic repositioning and carve-out of its OESL activities. OESL delivers advanced material and system solutions for industries such as off-highway mobility, mining, construction, energy management and automotive.

Regent is a global private equity investment firm investing across diverse industries, including technology, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and media and entertainment, with a focus on long-term value creation and operational transformation.

Continental is a leading global tyre manufacturer, automotive supplier and technology partner offering solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. ContiTech, its industrial division, specializes in advanced material technologies and system solutions for sectors including off-highway mobility, construction, energy management and automotive.

The Stratulat Albulescu team advising on the Romanian aspects of the transaction was led by Managing Partner Silviu Stratulat, with Partner Andreea Șerban, Managing Associate Alexandru Ulici and Associate Raul Aramă advising on M&A matters, and Partner Ana Kusak, Managing Associate Victor Iacob and Senior Associate Alexandru Lazăr advising on competition and FDI aspects.