WH Simion & Partners

22/09/2026

17/09/2026

WH Partners and WH Simion & Partners have once again been named finalists for Regulatory Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Vixio Global Regulatory Awards.

The 2026 edition marks the tenth anniversary of the Global Regulatory Awards, which recognise work across the compliance, regulation and responsible gambling sectors.

The nomination recognises the firm's work in the gaming and gambling sector, our ability to navigate complex regulatory and compliance challenges, and our track record across multiple jurisdictions.

The winner will be announced at the Global Regulatory Awards ceremony in London on 18 November 2026.

29/07/2026

➡️ Go to article: https://whpartners.eu/news/data-protection-laws-regulations-in-romania/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=data-protection-laws-regulations-in-romania&utm_content=facebook_post
🖋️ Authors: Cosmina Maria Simion, Silvana Tihon

WH Simion & Partners authored the Romania chapter of the 13th edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Data Protection 2026.

The chapter outlines Romania’s data protection landscape and the main legal and regulatory considerations for organisations operating in or targeting the Romanian market.

22/07/2026

We are pleased to share that WH Simion & Partners has been featured in the IP STARS 2026 rankings for Trade Mark Prosecution.

The 2026 rankings also reaffirm the individual recognitions of Cosmina Maria Simion, Managing Partner, as both a Trade Mark Star and Copyright Star, while Alina Tace continues to be recognised as a Notable Practitioner.

These distinctions reflect the team’s continued commitment to supporting clients across trade mark, copyright and wider intellectual property matters.

Congratulations to the team on this achievement!

26/05/2026

➡️ Go to article: https://whpartners.eu/news/second-cjeu-ruling-in-the-pelham-case-defines-the-notion-of-pastiche/

🖋️ Authors: Cătălin Velișcu, Silvana Tihon

Starting with a song produced in 1997, and a legal dispute debuting in 2004, the Pelham saga is a case originating from the German courts which brought to light the interaction between the concept of sampling and copyright.

As a technique, sampling involves taking a segment of an existing audio recording and repurposing it in a new composition. From a copyright perspective, such a practice would ordinarily qualify as infringement due to the unauthorised reproduction of protected material. Yet, as the Pelham case illustrates, certain exceptions may legitimately authorise such use.

06/05/2026

📸 Highlights from the IMGL Spring Conference 2026

Last week, Cosmina Maria Simion, Managing Partner at WH Simion & Partners, took part in the IMGL Spring Conference 2026 held in Washington, D.C.

Cosmina led a panel discussion on “IP, Advertising and Platform Liability in iGaming”, bringing together international practitioners to unpack the evolving legal landscape. The conversation focused on how operators and platforms can navigate tightening advertising rules, manage third-party risks, and address compliance challenges across multiple jurisdictions, while also reflecting on recent enforcement activity and practical approaches adopted in the industry.

James Scicluna, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at WH Partners, also attended the conference.

28/04/2026

📸 Highlights from the AIJA Seminar in Florence

How can technology meaningfully reduce fraud in healthcare systems? This was a key question explored last week in Florence at the AIJA seminar From Code to Care: Combating Business Crime in Today’s Innovative and Traditional Healthcare Sector.

Petruș Partene, Managing Associate at WH Simion & Partners, contributed to the discussion during the session “The Role of Technology in Preventing Healthcare Fraud” on Friday, 24 April. His intervention examined how technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and machine learning are increasingly being applied to detect and reduce fraudulent activity, including billing discrepancies and identity fraud. The discussion also highlighted the expanding use of data analytics in improving the accuracy and efficiency of fraud detection within healthcare systems.

Patrick Massa, Managing Associate at WH Partners, also attended the seminar.

24/04/2026

Cosmina Maria Simion, Managing Partner at WH Simion & Partners, will speak at the IMGL Spring Conference 2026, taking place from 29 April to 1 May 2026.

On 30th April, Cosmina will moderate the panel titled '𝘐𝘗, 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘓𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨', alongside legal professionals from Spain, Switzerland, Canada and the United States. The discussion will address key issues including advertising restrictions, affiliate structures, platform liability for third-party content, and the challenges of cross-border marketing compliance. It will also examine recent enforcement actions and highlight best practices.

➡️ More information here: https://whpartners.eu/news/cosmina-simion-to-moderate-ip-panel-at-imgl-2026-spring-conference/

23/04/2026

Petruș Partene, Managing Associate at WH Simion & Partners, will be speaking at From Code to Care: Combating Business Crime in Today’s Innovative and Traditional Healthcare Sector, a seminar hosted by AIJA and taking place from 23–25 April in Florence.

On Friday, 24 April, Petrus will contribute to the session 'The Role of Technology in Preventing Healthcare Fraud', discussing how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and machine learning are being leveraged to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, including billing fraud and identity theft. The session will also examine how data analytics can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of fraud detection systems within healthcare.

Patrick Massa, Managing Associate at WH Partners, will also be attending the seminar.

➡️ More information here: https://whpartners.eu/news/petrus-partene-to-speak-at-aija-healthcare-sector-seminar/