We represented Romanian and foreign clients in relation to Interpol and obtained clarification of their legal situations using the data protection regulations applicable in criminal proceedings and judicial cooperation.
Adrian Sandru and his team have been appointed in numerous cases to provide expert evidence before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court and the High Court. In our reports we have provided expertise as an expert witness on issues related to early release, specialty rules, violation of the right to a fair trial, and other complex procedural matters, assisting UK Courts in making decisions regarding extradition procedures.
Advocating for clients in front of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the General Court of the CJEU, and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Our focus is on cases that intersect criminal law with broader human rights issues. Our team was involved in some proceedings in front of CJEU with an important impact in Romania.
We assisted several officials in the relationship with ANI and the Prosecutor’s Office in cases having the crime of conflict of interest as an object, having an interdisciplinary approach.
We managed a complex criminal case in which a trader / company from the fashion industry was involved in a criminal case with the object of IP rights infringement.
We successfully obtained for a client the dismissal of an accusation, in the prosecution phase, in one of the most complex files in Romania regarding accusations of fraud of online gambling mechanisms by manipulating the betting odds of events.
We represented clients in asset recovery procedures before national and European courts including foreign companies and individuals in proceeding regarding assets in the agricultural sector. We are specialising in handling proceedings regarding mutual recognition of freezing orders and confiscation orders.
We represented clients—both individuals and companies—in dealings with ANAF (including the control of large assets) and in complex carousel-type VAT fraud cases. We achieved a favorable outcome at the CJEU in a case concerning the fiscal-criminal relationship related to the presumption of innocence.
We represented Romanian and foreign clients before DIICOT and the courts when they were brought serious accusations regarding cybercrimes, obtaining favourable results for the clients’ situation regarding an alleged prejudice of more than 600.000 EUR. We also managed complex cases with crypto asset fraud.
We have assisted clients in the administrative phase in relation to OLAF or DLAF as well as in front of the prosecutor’s offices DIICOT, DNA or EPPO, in connection with fraud offences of national and European funds and we have obtained the dismissal of some cases from the prosecution phase or acquittal from the court for the charges brought for serious offences with alleged damages of over 5 million euros.
The Sandru Avocati team has successfully managed complex criminal cases involving public procurement, including pandemic acquisitions and cases involving very high-level corruption.
Adrian was an expert that represented Romania for the Council of Europe in NA-FAMED (“Needs assessment – Falsified Medical Products”) the first cooperation project on the MEDICRIME Convention providing technical assistance and support to Council of Europe. His role as an expert in this field significantly enhanced his ability to coordinate the team representing multiple clients from the pharmaceutical sector in criminal proceedings and in interactions with regulatory authorities ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.
Expertise in managing criminal litigation related to workplace incidents, such as occupational accidents and compliance breaches. We have successfully represented companies in the construction and energy sectors in criminal proceedings with such an objective.
We are committed to offering tailored training programmes on compliance, anti-corruption practices, and legal risk management for companies. These trainings ensure that all employees understand the specific compliance requirements relevant to their roles and the broader legal and ethical standards the company upholds. Our tailored training programs on compliance, anti-corruption practices, and legal risk management are designed to address the unique risks and regulatory obligations of each company.
Our team consistently conducts in-depth investigations into internal fraud and other internal offences. We assist companies in identifying incidents, assessing the extent of damages, and recovering losses. Additionally, we help implement preventive measures to safeguard against future occurrences. With our expertise, we’ve successfully strengthened internal controls and promoted a culture of transparency and accountability within organizations.
We advise on and set up effective whistleblowing systems for companies in Hospitality, Crypto and Fintech sectors. Such policies play an important role in promoting transparency and accountability but are also mandatory according to Romanian law and European legislation, enabling employees to safely report unethical behaviors or legal violations.
SANDRU Avocati is active in crafting and implementing comprehensive anti-bribery and corruption policies for businesses in sectors as IT, Crypto, Agriculture or Private equity or Management of EU funds. ABC policies are integral components of compliance systems that are aligned with both international legal standards and global business requirements.
We have expertise in implementing OECD guidelines on anti-corruption and compliance. Aligning with these guidelines is particularly critical for Romania given its ongoing efforts to join the OECD, a move that signifies adherence to high standards of governance and economic policies.
Our team is specialised in creating compliance systems aligned with FCPA, Sapin II, and The UK Bribery Act. Compliance systems involve drafting policies, conducting risk assessments, and establishing procedures for engaging with authorities or conducting internal investigations. Awareness of these systems is raised through corporate employee trainings.
