February 2026
In highly regulated industries, independent recognition rarely reflects a single moment; rather, it signals consistency of judgement and clarity of approach. Also, it mirrors the ability to remain strategically aligned in environments where regulation evolves alongside innovation.
The Chambers and Partners Global 2026 rankings reflect this dynamic, and once again recognizing Ana-Maria Baciu as a Global Market Leader in Gaming & Gambling. Marking her fifth consecutive year among a select group of only 80 practitioners globally, the distinction highlights sustained market trust in her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while aligning legal strategy with evolving business realities.
This year’s edition also marks an important milestone, with Andrei Cosma debuting in the rankings as Up-and-Coming, a distinction awarded to professionals demonstrating strong market recognition and a growing international footprint. Andrei joined an exclusive global class of only 2 lawyers.
Chambers and Partners, a highly regarded publication covering more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide, bases its rankings on extensive independent research and feedback from clients and peers.
BACIU PARTNERS is the Romanian independent business law firm with the most prominent presence in the 2026 Global rankings for this field, reaffirming its status as a provider of legal excellence.
These recognitions also stress BACIU PARTNERS’ commitment to combining regulatory depth with commercial awareness: an approach that aims not only to interpret rules, but to provide clarity, direction and confidence in industries and practice areas characterized by constant change.
The above distinctions continue the string of both individual and firm-level recognitions in the gaming and gambling field, where
Ana-Maria has been:
- recognized as a Global Market Leader in Gaming & Gambling Law by Chambers and Partners
- acknowledged as a Leading Individual by Legal 500
- recognized by Lexology Index in Sports & Gaming Law
- shortlisted for Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year at the Global Regulatory Awards 2024 (GRAs) presented by VIXIO
Also, highly relevant is that Ana-Maria is the winner of the Lawyer of the Year in Romania Award award, acknowledgement received during the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 CEE Gala, making her the first Romanian lawyer to receive this distinction. More details HERE.
Andrei has been:
- recognized as a Next Generation Partner in TMT: Gambling Law by Legal 500
- awarded the Top Lawyer in New Technologies & GameTech distinction at the 2026 Lawyers Gala
BACIU PARTNERS has been acknowledged as:
- TIER 1 firm for TMT: Gambling Law by Legal 500
- winner of the Best Law Firm active in Gaming Law in Romania award at the Casino Inside Gala 2025
- recipient of the Special Award “Legal Experts in the Gambling Regulatory field in Romania” at the Lawyers’ Gala 2024
- winner of the Regulatory Powerhouse distinction at the Lawyers’ Gala 2025
- shortlisted at the VIXIO Gambling Compliance Regulatory Awards 2025 for Best Regulatory Firm of the Year, as the first Romanian independent business law firm considered for this distinction
- shortlisted at the EGR Regulatory Awards 2026 for European Corporate Services Provider, as the only Romanian firm considered for this distinction
More details about the methodology used by Chambers and Partners, as well as the results of its 2026 Global guide for this area of practice, are available HERE.
Details about our award-winning Gaming & Gambling Regulatory practice are available HERE.