September 2026
BACIU PARTNERS has been shortlisted for the Regulatory Law Firm of the Year award at the 2026 Vixio Global Regulatory Awards becoming the first Romanian law firm to reach the shortlist in this category three years in a row. The only Romanian independent law firm included in this year’s selection, BACIU PARTNERS is one of 10 firms shortlisted worldwide.
Complementing this recognition, Ana‑Maria Baciu is a finalist for Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year for the second consecutive year. She is the only lawyer from Romania on the 12-entry shortlist, which brings together professionals from law firms and in-house legal teams active in the gambling industry globally.
The Global Regulatory Awards recognize individuals, teams and organizations that contribute to raising standards in compliance, responsible gambling and regulation across the international gambling industry. The 2026 edition includes 175 finalists representing more than 100 organizations across 20 categories.
The double nomination adds to a consistent series of distinctions awarded to BACIU PARTNERS and its lawyers by international legal directories and industry organizations. Just to note that the firm is recognized as
- Leading firm in TMT: Gambling Law by Legal 500 EMEA (details HERE) and
- currently the only law firm active in Romania ranked in the Intellectual Property & TMT section of Chambers Europe (details HERE).
At an individual level, Ana‑Maria Baciu is recognized as a Leading Partner, while Andrei Cosma is acknowledged as a Next Generation Partner in TMT: Gambling Law by Legal 500 EMEA. Both are also ranked by Chambers Global in Gaming & Gambling: Global Market Leaders.
Operating in a highly regulated and continuously evolving sector requires a nuanced understanding of the wider business context and the ability to anticipate how regulatory developments may affect operations, commercial decisions and risk.
BACIU PARTNERS has established itself as a reference point in the Romanian gambling market, assisting companies across the sector on complex matters ranging from market access, licensing, compliance and day-to-day regulatory questions to enforcement proceedings and disputes.
In a sector where regulatory developments immediately impact market access and continuity, legal advice needs to be practical and actionable. These nominations reflect the consistency of a team that works alongside clients across the full regulatory cycle – from licensing and day-to-day operations to enforcement proceedings and disputes
said Ana‑Maria Baciu.
The nominations reflect the team’s continued focus on providing advice that is legally solid, commercially relevant and genuinely useful in navigating an industry where the rules, and their practical implications, continue to evolve.
The winners will be announced during the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards ceremony, taking place on 18 November 2026 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
The complete shortlist on the Global Regulatory Awards is available HERE.
Details about our award-winning Gaming & Gambling practice are available HERE.