bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică advised Zitec on the acquisition of Equilobe

bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică advised Zitec, one of Romania’s leading IT and digital transformation providers, on the acquisition of Equilobe, a Romanian company specialising in the development of complex software solutions. The transaction is part of Zitec’s international growth strategy, targeting expansion in Western Europe, including Germany and the Netherlands.

Following the transaction, Zitec significantly strengthens its ability to deliver large-scale .NET projects by joining forces with a team recognised for its experience in major, complex engagements. This step further reinforces Zitec’s positioning as a provider of advanced solutions built on the Microsoft ecosystem.

“We are pleased to have supported Zitec in the acquisition of Equilobe, a step that contributes to strengthening its delivery capabilities and supporting its growth strategy. Our assistance focused on the key legal aspects of structuring and integration, working closely with the teams involved. We thank the Zitec team for their continued trust and close collaboration throughout the transaction”, said Iulia Dragomir, Partner at bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică.

“Having our trusted legal partner by our side was essential for the execution of this transaction. The bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică team’s expertise and pragmatic approach contributed significantly to the smooth and efficient handling of the key stages of the acquisition,” said Alexandru Lăpușan, CEO and co-founder of Zitec.

The team was led by Iulia Dragomir (Partner), and included Laura Popa (Managing Associate), Anamaria Rotariu (Senior Associate) and Antonia Coman (Senior Associate).

The legal advice provided in this transaction reflects the team’s consistent track record in M&A projects and adds to its portfolio of complex mandates, including advising:

• Motherson on the Romanian aspects of the transaction involving the acquisition of 100% of Nexans autoelectric’s global wiring harness business
• cbs on the acquisition of Skyconsult’s SAP Business, marking its entry into the Romanian market
• Autonom International on its strategic investment in the Romanian insurance company Eazy Insurance
• FOOTPRINTS AI on the latest investment by Catalyst Romania FUND II, to support the international expansion plans of Footprint’s AI-powered retail media platform
• SARMIS Capital on the acquisition of Total Technologies to consolidate Smart ID’s position as a regional market leader

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bpv GRIGORESCU STEFANICA is a business law firm with a full-service offering for complex projects and litigation and a unique combination of legal and tax advisory capabilities. The firm is known internationally for its focus on the Technology sector and its prominent practice in areas such as Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation, Employment & Benefits, Procurement, Concessions & PPPs, Medical services, Energy and Infrastructure.

bpv GRIGORESCU ȘTEFĂNICĂ team is continuously included among the most prominent Romanian law firms by prestigious international legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IFLR1000, ITR World Tax, Media Law International.

bpv GRIGORESCU ȘTEFĂNICĂ is a founding member of bpv Legal, an alliance of independent business law firms with offices in Bratislava, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague and Vienna, offering cross-border legal advisory services.