Our team of lawyers assisted Autonom International (“Autonom”) throughout all legal and regulatory stages leading to the completion of the transaction through which the investment holding acquired a 20% ownership in Eazy Asigurari. Initiated with the signing of the agreement in March 2025, the transaction was formally completed following FDI clearance and approval by the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), marking the group’s official entry into Eazy Asigurari's shareholding structure.
Known for its extensive expertise in the automotive industry and its sustainable business model, the Autonom Group enters Eazy Insurance’s shareholding as a portfolio investor. While maintaining a non-executive role in the company’s management, the group will support Eazy Insurance’s growth by leveraging its significant know-how in the mobility and financial services sectors.
The legal team at bpv GRIGORESCU ȘTEFĂNICĂ played a pivotal role throughout the transaction, providing comprehensive legal and tax advice to Autonom and its founders, and working closely with the Eazy Asigurari team to ensure the successful completion of the regulatory clearance process and the transaction. The entire mandate encompassed the initial due diligence process, negotiation of the investment structure, drafting of all transaction documents, and representation of the client before regulatory authorities to secure the approvals necessary for the investment.
“The completion of Autonom Group’s investment in Eazy Insurance reaffirms our client’s commitment to fostering innovation within sectors complementary to mobility and financial services. We are honoured to have guided this complex regulatory process and are grateful for the trust placed in our team to bring this strategic transaction to a successful close,”
Cătălin Grigorescu
The project was led by Cătălin Grigorescu, Managing Partner and head of the transactions practice, supported by Anamaria Rotariu, Senior Associate and Angelina Dănăilă, Associate in the corporate transactions practice, alongside other specialised members of the firm. With the conclusion of this deal, bpv GRIGORESCU ȘTEFĂNICĂ solidifies its position as a top-tier legal advisor for strategic transactions in the insurance and mobility industries.
The legal advice provided in this transaction reflects the team’s consistent track record in M&A projects and adds to its portfolio of complex mandates, including advising:
- Zitec on the acquisition of Equilobe, a Romanian company specialised in the development of complex software solutions, as part of Zitec’s international expansion strategy.
- Motherson on the Romanian aspects of the transaction involving the acquisition of 100% of Nexans autoelectric’s global wiring harness business.
- cbs on the acquisition of Skyconsult’s SAP Business, marking its entry into the Romanian market.
- FOOTPRINTS AI on the latest investment by Catalyst Romania FUND II, to support the international expansion plans of Footprint’s AI-powered retail media platform.
- SARMIS Capital on the acquisition of Total Technologies to consolidate Smart ID’s position as a regional market leader.
