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Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații

Competence, professionalism, promptitude, energy and results. Șomlea & Asociații (SA) is to Cluj what Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații is to Bucharest. Added value brought to clients and their projects. SA is, indisputably, the first choice for any company in Cluj and Transylvania.

Gabriel Zbârcea,
Managing Partner, Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
Palace of Justice, Cluj-Napoca, circa 1910
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The Partners

Our Team

Șomlea & Asociații is built on the expertise of 3 partners, who have solid professional experience earned over the years in challenging legal projects. All of them have major achievements in various fields of legal assistance.

Radu Șomlea

Managing Partner
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Radu Șomlea is a lawyer since 2000 and managing partner of Șomlea & Asociații. He is fluent in Italian and has a large experience in business law, as both a litigation lawyer and a legal advisor to complex transactions.

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Elisabeta Popescu

Senior Partner

Elisabeta Popescu has become a Senior Partner of Șomlea & Asociații since 2016. She has a broad practice in civil and commercial litigation, bankruptcy and forced execution procedures. She is fluent in English.

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Adrian Manole

Partner
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Adrian Manole has become a Partner in Șomlea & Asociații in 2025. He is a skilled litigation lawyer with substantial experience in Civil and Commercial matters, Administrative Law matters, Restructuring & Insolvency.

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Areas of Practice

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  • 01Litigation

    We pride ourselves on our formidable courtroom experience, and the results speak for themselves. Each case is important because it tests our ability to make the right legal diagnosis, find the decisive arguments, and ultimately convince the judge.

  • 02Real Estate & Urban Law

    Over time, we have been involved in high-profile real estate projects for the Municipality of Cluj-Napoca, which have brought significant benefits to the community. If concepts like PUG, PUZ, PUD, AC are giving you a headache, contact us and we will find a solution.

  • 03Public Procurement

    In public procurement, success is often decided by details. Understanding the requirements and obtaining the necessary clarifications increases the chances of favorable evaluations. Equally, professional representation in court can make the difference in awarding the contract.

  • 04Insolvency & Restructuring

    When financial pressure mounts, we bring clarity and direction. We represent creditors and debtors in insolvency and bankruptcy, protecting their interests. For viable businesses, insolvency can be a recovery plan, not the end of the road.
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About Us

Established in 2005 in Cluj-Napoca – one of Romania’s main cities – Şomlea & Asociaţii is one of the leading business law firms in Transylvania, servicing national and multinational companies, as well as local and international investors.

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Reviews

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5 / 5
They work very well in teams and succeed in being efficient even under the strictest or tightest deadlines. Being affiliated to Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații allows them to have access to valuable know how and deliver the highest quality professional services.
Teofil Mureșan, General Manager E-Infra
5 / 5
The overall level of service received from this law firm is an outstanding one. In this regard, the working environment has always been a favorable one for us, as we have always received great legal support from their team of lawyers. In addition, their affiliation to Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații is also a plus.
Bogdan Buta, General Manager Untold, Neversea, and Untold Dubai
5 / 5
I found in them a partner who truly understands the unique dynamics of the HoReCa industry, which is constantly exposed to change. Their attention to detail helped us make informed decisions and properly assess risks.
Alin Mariș, Samsara Foodhouse

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Jan 15, 2026
Insights & Updates

ȘOMLEA & ASOCIAȚII obtains a landmark decision in urban planning matters in Cluj-Napoca

ȘOMLEA ȘI ASOCIAȚII secures a landmark legal decision in urban planning in Cluj-Napoca, setting an important reference point for administrative and zoning practice.

Mar 20, 2023
Administrative & Public Law

Notarial Grids in the Expropriation Procedure – The End of the Road: Constitutional Court Decisions No. 450/25.10.2022 and No. 536/10.11.2022

Article 22(6) seemed to cap expropriation compensation at notarial grids. This analysis shows why courts must correlate the grids with market value and damages, as clarified by the High Court and reaffirmed by CCR.

Sep 14, 2022
Litigation & Civil Procedure

On the (In)Admissibility of the Appeal where a Non-Provisionally Enforceable First-Instance Judgment Has Been Enforced

A practical analysis of Article 467(2) CPC and the link to tacit acquiescence. It highlights recent Cluj Court of Appeal reasoning showing that enforcement to limit losses, paired with an expressed challenge, should not bar an appeal.

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