Corina and I began our collaboration in 2008, during my tenure as COO of one of the world's leading mining companies, which had recently entered the Romanian market and was trying to grasp the local dynamics. Initially, we engaged her on high-level real estate and resource regulatory related matters. Then we started also working with Maria on corporate matters. As the business evolved, they became an integral part of the Romanian company's management team, deeply involved in all critical areas of the operation. Although the Romanian entity eventually separated from the multinational group, Corina and Maria continued to play a central role in the company’s legal matters. It’s no exaggeration to say that their professionalism, depth of knowledge and attention to detail have translated into millions of Euros of advantage over the decades we have travelled together.