The Clifford Chance Badea M&A practice advised Alpha Bank and Alpha International Holdings in the closing of the Alpha Leasing Romania IFN and Alpha Insurance Brokers sale to Vista Bank Romania.

The legal team advising on all aspects of the closing was coordinated by Partners Nadia Badea and Loredana Ralea, with major contributions from Counsel Radu Costin and Associates Filip Marinău and Mădălina Paladi.

Partner Nadia Badea said: “We are delighted to have once again advised Alpha Bank, following the sale to UniCredit last year, in this strategic exit. Clifford Chance has an extensive background in Financial M&A, and our strength lies in our substantial knowhow, combined with outstanding local experience and solid, long-term partnerships with clients.”

Partner Loredana Ralea says: “We are pleased that the transaction was completed with excellent results for the client. We congratulate all the teams involved for their professionalism and excellent collaboration in a deal that contributes to the consolidation of the Romanian leasing market.”

Part of the Clifford Chance global network, the Bucharest M&A practice advises on high profile transactions in Romania and in the region, providing sell-side or buy-side advisory to multinationals, private equity investment funds and global financial institutions.