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Valentin Berea

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Valentin is a Partner of RTPR. Valentin coordinates our disputes and investigations practice. He is recognised for his extensive experience in antitrust and intellectual property, having been involved in some of the most challenging cases of the Romanian legal market, from the Vodafone trademark dispute 20 years ago, to the recent ECJ successful ruling in the media agencies cartel investigation.

Who’s Who of Competition Lawyers has included Valentin for the last 15 years among the list of top 10 competition law specialists in Romania, a list that is prepared exclusively based on peers’ feedback. He is also a certified intellectual property counsellor for trademarks and industrial designs and has worked for many years as an assistant professor teaching contract law at Bucharest Law University.

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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
A giant international tech group on all antitrust, investigative, and litigious aspects of a groundbreaking case regarding disputed tenders in the IT sector with a total value exceeding EUR 600 million
Successfully represented Regina Maria in a series of complex cases initiated against its close competitor on grounds of unfair competition through social media tools, corroborated with copyright and trademark infringement, as well as false advertising. The case opens interesting legal debates on assessing brand value and proving dishonest intent in commercial practices between close competitors on niche markets and sets a new enforcement trend in light of the realities of the digital era.
Successfully representing British American Tobacco in a cartel investigation which lasted over 4 years, including dawn raid proceedings and several rounds of questionnaire and meetings with the authority, which was closed without any sanctions being applied to our client
Successfully represented RBS Bank Romania in an ICC arbitration held in Vienna, in relation to a contractual dispute
A company designing typefaces and fonts against the largest Internet Service Provider in Romania in relation to copyright infringement claim regarding a specific typeface the client developed
Electrica in court proceedings in the first “facilitator” case in Romania to date in which the client was fined for allegedly facilitating a cartel between its meter suppliers
Zenith Media Communications in a competition law dispute, in which the RTPR team has recently obtained a historic victory at the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ), thereby contributing to the creation of EU law, through a decision concerning the very principles of proportionality which shall dictate the fine-setting mechanism applied by the competition authorities in all Member States
Successfully represented the most important Hollywood studios, including Paramount, Sony, Twentieth, Universal, Walt Disney, Columbia and Warner Bros. in the first site blocking case which has ever been tried in Central and Eastern Europe, by suing internet service providers with the aim of blocking pirate movies websites
Groupama Asigurari in a complex antitrust investigation concerning a potential exchange of commercially sensitive information among the insurance companies in Romania
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“Valentin Berea is a fantastic head of litigation and client-focused partner, being continuously hands-on throughout the process.”
Legal 500 2025, Dispute Resolution
“What I like about Valentin Berea is that he speaks on client’s language and he really understands the industry in which the company activates. I think he is an excellent partner, an extension of the legal department.”
Legal 500 2024, EU and Competition
“Valentin is like part of our team, he always provides integrated, innovative and pragmatic solutions.”
Chambers Europe 2023, Competition/Antitrust
Highly experienced litigator Valentin Berea is “one of a kind, as he meets both in-depth advisory competition expertise and exceptional dispute resolution knowledge in competition cases”.
Legal 500 2022, EU and Competition
“He is well prepared for handling complex litigation and successfully coordinating teams of lawyers.”
Chambers Europe 2022, Dispute Resolution
Valentin Berea is “always approachable, handles matters smoothly and shows very high understanding of client needs.”
Chambers Europe 2021, Competition/Antitrust
“Valentin Berea – is a flexible and experienced lawyer who has the ability to provide practical solutions and clear advice.”
Legal 500 2021, Intellectual Property
“Valentin Berea is a sterling competition practitioner who is highly sought after for his expertise in antitrust investigations.”
Who’s Who Legal, Competition 2020
“Valentin Berea stands out, providing comprehensive advice, highly customized for the specific project.”
Legal 500 2020, EU and Competition
“Valentin Berea has excellent communication skills and outstanding legal competence, combined with a flexible approach to the business needs of the clients.”
Legal 500 2020, Intellectual Property
“He finds a balanced approach between strict legal advice and giving practical solutions that enable us to deal with market realities.”
Chambers Europe 2019, Competition/Antitrust
“Valentin Berea focuses his first-rate practice on competition law, and is well versed in related contentious and non-contentious matters.”
Who’s Who Legal, Competition 2019
“A highly skilled litigation lawyer with a good understanding of the business sector, highly adaptable and interconnected with other practice area lawyers.”
IFLR1000 2018
Valentin Berea has “proven to be exceptional in every way possible, with his insight, strategic thinking and approach to different cases. I think very highly of him.”
Chambers Europe 2016, Competition/Antitrust
“Very engaged and responsive”
Chambers Europe 2015, Competition/Antitrust
“Very impressive – a strong mind in competition law”
Chambers Europe 2011, Competition/Antitrust

Awards & accolades

  • Leading Partner
    Legal 500 2025, EU and Competition
  • Ranked in Chambers
  • Recommended
    Who’s Who Legal: Competition Lawyers
  • Recommended in Arbitration Powerlist 2021: Central and Eastern Europe
    Legal 500

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