Ana Popa

Counsel

Ana joined RTPR in 2012. She has over a decade of experience in litigation and arbitration, acting in complex and high value disputes across energy, insurance, technology, tax, IP and employment law. She regularly assists both multinational corporations and leading domestic companies in sensitive cases, from multimillion-euro commercial disputes to cross-border reorganisations and IP claims.

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Securing an EUR 5,000,000 final award for Premier Energy SA (the former CEZ Vanzare SA) in a high-profile dispute over the failure to deliver electricity, where the counterparty raised the hardship theory in the context of the post COVID energy crisis and soaring prices
Zurich Insurance in a 40 EUR million claim directors’ liability insurance claim, arising from a sophisticated online fraud against the policyholder
Successfully representing a leading international car parts manufacturer in a complex tax litigation compelling ANAF to return EUR 1.5 million to our client
A global technology group in a high sensitive top management reorganisation at the level of the Romanian subsidiary, including representation in the court proceedings that involve a challenge of the termination decision and a claim for EUR 5 million in moral damages. The case raises novel issues at the intersection of restructuring and disciplinary procedures, against the backdrop of a parallel Competition Council investigation into suspected public tenders.
Providing ongoing employment law advice to Ursus Breweries SA, part of the giant Asahi group, a major player in the beverage industry, including on high-impact strategic projects, such as reorganisation of key departments or sensitive disciplinary procedures.
A major player in dosimetry sector in a complex IP litigation over the authorship and ownership of bespoke radiation measurement software, with claims exceeding EUR 1 million. The case raises novel questions on co-developed technical software, where proprietary know how, access to specialised dosimetry equipment and domain specific data is essential to the software functionality. The outcome of this dispute is expected to shape jurisprudence on IP rights in highly technical and regulated industries.
Successfully representing the former owner of the Bookster trademark in a landmark unfair competition dispute which revolves around whether the public library Bookster model constitutes legitimate book lending or a disguised commercial rental that requires royalties and authorisation of the copyright owner. The highly publicised dispute highlights the tensions between innovation and copyright compliance in the book market, raising novel issues around copyright exceptions and unfair competition.
Successfully represented Electrica in a EUR 800 million litigation case against the Romanian Management Company for Ownership in Energy (SAPE) for alleged breaches of the post-privatisation monitoring obligations regarding former distribution subsidiaries of Electrica
Successfully represented a reputed international bank in relation to a commercial dispute whereby the client is being sued for an alleged receivable in the amount of USD 370 million
Successfully represented RBS Bank Romania in an ICC arbitration held in Vienna, in relation to a contractual dispute
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  • Leading associate
    LEGAL 500 2025, Romania, Dispute resolution

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RTPR colaj promovari 2026
Press release: 26 January 2026

New promotions at RTPR

RTPR announces new promotions within its team of lawyers. Marina Fecheta-Giurgica, Ana Popa, Andrada Rusan and Cezara Urzica are promoted to Counsel, Andrei Tosa becomes…
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