Eversheds merges with local firm to enter Romanian market

Eversheds has announced that it will launch in Romania after concluding the terms of merger with local four-partner firm Lina & Guia. The office in Bucharest will operate as Eversheds Lina & Guia from 1 October. Eversheds chief executive Bryan Hughes said: "The Romanian market is a critical hub for the Central and Eastern European market and has strong growth potential as well as being a strong trade partner with Russia." Lina & Guia managing partner Mihai Guia added: "Our collaboration with such a prestigious global law firm will enable us to provide our clients with a seamless international service and in return, we will be able to share our local knowledge of the Romanian market and this region with our new colleagues overseas."

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