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Arcadie Parfenie

Director, Head of Tax Practice
Bucharest
About

Arcadie Parfenie is a tax professional who advises multinational and Romanian businesses on international tax structuring, M&A, group reorganisations, transfer pricing and tax compliance. He combines strategic tax advice with hands-on experience in designing and implementing complex cross-border structures across multiple European jurisdictions.

Arcadie advises businesses and senior management teams on acquisitions, disposals, tax due diligence, financing structures and major corporate reorganisations. His experience also covers tax compliance and reporting, VAT and employee benefits. He works closely with clients to translate complex tax requirements into practical, commercially focused solutions that support their broader business objectives.

Areas of FocusTaxReal EstateEnergy and Natural ResourcesConsumer Goods, Food and RetailFinancial ServicesInfrastructure, Construction and Transport
Professional QualificationsCertified Tax Advisor, Romanian Chamber of Tax Advisors
Education
  • West University of Timișoara, Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, 2002

EXPERIENCE

  • Provided seller-side tax assistance to a listed commercial real estate company on the sale of a Romanian logistics portfolio to a European logistics property developer.*
  • Provided seller-side tax assistance to a listed commercial real estate company on the sale of a Romanian logistics portfolio to a listed European logistics real estate group.*
  • Structured an asset sale and mezzanine financing for real estate asset.*
  • Led a large-scale group restructuring, including strategy, board presentations and implementation, resulting in corporate simplification and related operational cost savings.*
  • Coordinated multi-country tax work within an international professional services network in connection with the merger of two listed real estate investment groups.*
  • Assisted a Romanian investment fund with its listing on the London Stock Exchange through global depositary receipts.*
  • Structured the acquisition of a leading Romanian supermarket chain for a private equity investor.*
  • Advised a Luxembourg-based real estate investment manager on tax planning and tax controversy resolution.*

* Denotes experience from a previous firm

Prior Experience

  • 2018–October 2026, Group Tax Director, a London Stock Exchange-listed commercial real estate investment company, Romania
  • 2011–2018, Tax Senior Manager, Big Four professional services firm, Romania
  • 2009–2011, Tax Assistant Manager, Big Four professional services firms, Luxembourg
  • 2003–2007, Tax Senior / Consultant, Big Four professional services firm, Romania

Memberships and Affiliations

Romanian Chamber of Tax Advisors

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Phone

+40372155867
(Work, Bucharest)
0726 194 039
(Mobile)

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