At a glance
Clients: companies with unpaid claims against Romanian counterparties
Area: debt recovery, commercial litigation
Period: November and December 2025
Result: over EUR 150,000 recovered, penalties and interest included
What was recovered
Over those two months the team recovered more than EUR 150,000 in commercial claims, in files before the courts of Bucharest, Timisoara and Oradea.
The sums are not limited to principal debt. They include contractual penalties, late-payment interest and damages, which in many files add a significant percentage to what the client finally collects.
How it was done
Negotiation before proceedings
Some files closed amicably, with payment in full or on a schedule the client could accept. It is the cheapest route, but it works only where the debtor has liquidity and something to lose.
Protective measures
Where a debtor showed signs of moving assets, we applied for precautionary seizure or garnishment before trial. That is the step separating a judgment that gets paid from one that stays on paper.
Litigation and enforcement
The remaining files went through the payment order procedure or an ordinary claim, followed by enforcement through bank garnishment and the pursuit of assets.
What these files show
Recovery rates depend less on the size of the claim than on how quickly the creditor moves. The longer the wait, the greater the chance the debtor is left with no assets.
A second point: penalties and interest are awarded only if claimed. In a well-built file they can add a quarter to the amount recovered.
Frequently asked questions
How long does commercial debt recovery in Romania take?
Amicably, a few weeks. Through the payment order procedure, a few months to an enforceable title. Enforcement adds time, depending on the debtor's assets.
What if the debtor ignores the formal demand?
Court proceedings follow, usually a payment order, and where there is an insolvency risk, protective measures are sought in parallel.
Can late-payment penalties be recovered as well?
Yes, where the contract provides for them, or by claiming penalising statutory interest. They must be expressly claimed in the application.
What happens if the debtor becomes insolvent?
The claim is registered with the insolvency estate within the deadline set by the judge. Recovery prospects fall sharply, which is why early protective measures matter.
Do you act for creditors based outside Romania?
Yes. We regularly represent EU companies recovering sums from Romanian businesses, under a power of attorney and without their representatives travelling here.
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