• BACIU PARTNERS is the only Romanian law firm and one of ten firms shortlisted worldwide for Regulatory Law Firm of the Year
• Ana‑Maria Baciu is the only Romanian lawyer shortlisted for Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year; the shortlist comprises 12 nominations

For the third consecutive year, BACIU PARTNERS has been named among the firms shortlisted for Regulatory Law Firm of the Year at the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards. This marks a first for the Romanian legal market, with BACIU PARTNERS becoming the first Romanian law firm to be shortlisted in this category three years in a row.

The firm is the only Romanian law firm included in this year’s selection and one of only ten firms shortlisted worldwide.

At the same time, Ana‑Maria Baciu, Managing Partner of BACIU PARTNERS, is a finalist for Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year for the second consecutive year. Ana‑Maria Baciu is the only lawyer from Romania among the 12 shortlisted nominations, which represent law firms and in-house legal teams active across the global gambling industry.

“In a sector where regulatory developments directly affect market access and continued operations, legal advice must turn complexity into clear decisions that can be implemented immediately. These nominations in Vixio’s prestigious international awards programme reflect the determination and tenacity of a team that works alongside clients throughout the regulatory journey—from licensing and day-to-day operational matters through to some of the most complex disputes,” said Ana‑Maria Baciu, Managing Partner of BACIU PARTNERS.

The Vixio Global Regulatory Awards recognise professionals, teams and organisations that set relevant standards in compliance, regulation and responsible gambling. The 2026 edition includes 175 finalists representing more than 100 organisations across 20 categories.

The double nomination adds to a consistent series of distinctions awarded to the firm and its lawyers by international legal directories and industry organisations, including:

– BACIU PARTNERS is recognised by Legal 500 EMEA as a Leading Firm (Tier 1) in TMT: Gambling Law and is currently the only law firm operating in Romania ranked in Band 1 for Intellectual Property & TMT by Chambers Europe.

– Ana‑Maria Baciu, Managing Partner, and Andrei Cosma, Partner, are also included in the Gaming & Gambling: Global Market Leaders rankings produced by Chambers Global, which recognise leading professionals in the field internationally.

In a highly regulated industry, BACIU PARTNERS assists companies on complex mandates involving licensing, compliance, day-to-day regulatory matters, regulatory inspections and disputes.

The complete shortlist for the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards: here

About BACIU PARTNERS:

BACIU PARTNERS is an independent business law firm distinguished by its team’s ability to identify different and better answers to clients’ questions. Their reputation in the Romanian legal market is built on an enthusiastic spirit amplified by the clients’ trust in their commitment to delivering outstanding legal assistance in a swift, accessible, and genuinely useful manner.

BACIU PARTNERS is the umbrella brand for BACIU & ASOCIAȚII Law Firm, BACIU IP SRL, and BPARTNERS 360 REGULATORY SRL.