Practice areas.
We are a full-service law firm covering criminal, civil, commercial and administrative law. Our hallmark is specialised criminal defence in three areas where experience and interdisciplinary knowledge can influence the outcome: cybercrime, white-collar crime, and judicial cooperation in criminal matters.
What we handle
Defence during the investigation and at trial, with a focus on economic cases and digital evidence.
Cybercrime
Cyber offences, technical surveillance and electronic evidence.
Digital searches & electronic evidence
Device seizures, lawfulness of collection and challenging digital evidence.
White-collar crime
Economic and corruption cases, for the company and for the individual.
Extradition & European Arrest Warrant
Surrender under an EAW, extradition and international wanted notices.
Regulatory advice for digital platforms, crypto-asset service providers and operators with security obligations.
MiCA compliance
Authorisation and compliance for crypto-asset service providers.
Tech lawIn progress
Regulation of digital platforms and services.
CybersecurityIn progress
Prevention, incidents and the legal exposure that follows them.
Contracts, transactions and disputes for companies, plus civil liability and group claims.
Business lawIn progress
Day-to-day advice and disputes for companies.
Start-upsIn progress
From formation to the funding round.
M&AIn progress
Domestic and cross-border transactions.
Public procurementIn progress
On the bidder side or the authority side.
Medical malpracticeIn progress
The civil and the criminal side of the same case.
Class actionsIn progress
Representation for groups of claimants.
National coverage
We represent clients across Romania, from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, Timiș, Bihor, Mureș, Maramureș, Brașov, Sălaj and beyond. See the criminal-defence lawyer in Cluj-Napoca page.
The partners
Our team is led by three partners, spanning criminal, civil, commercial and administrative law.
- Author, Treatise on Cybercrime
- Cited in binding High Court (ÎCCJ) rulings
- External collaborator, INM
- Vintilă Dongoroz Award 2020
- Business and technology law
- Public procurement
- Crypto & MiCA compliance
- Published legal author
- Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
- Public procurement
- Medical malpractice (LL.M.)
- Start-ups
Frequently asked questions
Which practice areas do you cover?
Our core is criminal defence in three areas where deep, interdisciplinary experience can change the outcome: cybercrime, white-collar (business) crime, and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (extradition and the European Arrest Warrant). Alongside these we also handle tech law, cybersecurity, MiCA and crypto-asset compliance, business law, start-ups, M&A, medical malpractice, public procurement and class actions. The full list is above.
Who is on your team?
We are a full-service law firm. The criminal-defence practice is led by Dr George Zlati, while partners Adina Ionescu and Simona Chiperi coordinate the civil, commercial and administrative department. Meet the team.
How do your fees work?
Fees depend on the type and complexity of the case (consultation, investigation stage, trial) and are agreed clearly before we start. See our guide to criminal-defence lawyers’ fees.
Do you offer online consultations?
Yes. We hold consultations in person at our Cluj-Napoca office and remotely by phone, WhatsApp or video, so we can act for clients anywhere in Romania or abroad.
Do you assist foreign or English-speaking clients?
Yes. We work in English across all our practice areas: criminal defence (cybercrime, white-collar crime, extradition and the European Arrest Warrant), as well as tech, business, commercial and administrative matters. We assist foreign clients and lawyers, including in cross-border cases.
How do we start working together?
The fastest way is via WhatsApp or by phone at +40 748 149 840, or by email at contact@zic.legal. We’ll tell you whether immediate action matters in your case and what the next steps are.
Do you work throughout Romania?
Yes. We are based in Cluj-Napoca and represent clients in cases across the country. See the Cluj-Napoca page.
Describe your legal situation.
We can assess to what extent your situation calls for our immediate involvement.