Șerban & Asociații is honoured to announce its continued recognition as a Top Tier Firm in the White-Collar Crime practice area by The Legal 500 EMEA 2026.
This distinction reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to excellence in complex criminal law matters and confirms its position among the leading law firms in Romania in this field.
Notably, Șerban & Asociații has been consistently ranked as a Top Tier firm in White-Collar Crime since the inception of Legal 500’s research in Romania—an enduring recognition that underscores both the depth of its expertise and the trust placed in the firm by clients and the market alike.
Founded in 1997, the firm has built a strong reputation for providing strategic legal advice and representation in high-stakes criminal investigations and proceedings, assisting both Romanian and international clients across a wide range of industries .
With one of the largest and most experienced teams dedicated to criminal law in Romania, Șerban & Asociații continues to advise on sophisticated matters involving allegations of economic crime, internal investigations, compliance, and complex litigation, delivering tailored legal strategies in challenging and sensitive contexts.
In addition to the firm’s Top Tier ranking, Șerban & Asociații is pleased to highlight the individual recognition of Adrian Pichler, Senior Partner and Head of the Criminal Law Department, who has been distinguished as a Leading Partner in White-Collar Crime by The Legal 500 EMEA 2026.
With over 25 years of professional experience, Adrian Pichler is widely recognised for his extensive expertise in criminal law and criminal law of affaires. Since joining the firm in 2000, he has played a central role in the development of the practice, advising on complex and high-profile matters involving both individuals and corporate entities.
His practice focuses on providing strategic legal advice in sensitive criminal matters, including the preparation of defence strategies, assistance during criminal investigations, and representation before prosecutorial authorities and courts of law. His experience also extends to cross-disciplinary projects involving commercial, labour, and intellectual property law.
Adrian Pichler regularly advises international clients operating in Romania across a wide range of sectors, including banking, IT, FMCG, pharmaceutical, insurance, oil and gas, and services. His ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks has made him a trusted advisor in matters with significant legal and reputational implications. He is a member of the Bucharest Bar and is fluent in English.
Șerban & Asociații further notes the recognition of Cosmin Crețu, Partner, who has been named a Next Generation Partner in White-Collar Crime by The Legal 500 EMEA 2026.
Cosmin Crețu advises companies and senior executives on complex litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters across a range of regulated and high-risk industries, including IT and digital services, life sciences, construction and infrastructure, energy, and automotive.
His practice includes assistance in regulatory investigations, internal reviews, and dispute resolution, as well as representation in high-stakes litigation and white-collar defense matters. He is particularly focused on delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions aimed at supporting governance, managing risk, and protecting clients’ reputational interests. This recognition reflects his continued involvement in sophisticated matters and his growing standing within the white-collar crime practice.