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Lawyer Ștefan Deaconu successfully represented Romania in a $6.5 billion arbitration case against Gabriel Resources, which sought damages for the halted mining project at Roșia Montană. The tribunal ruled that Romania did not breach any investment treaties, confirming that no payments are owed to the company. This definitive decision, upheld by the ICSID ad-hoc committee, prevents any further appeals from Gabriel Resources. Deaconu emphasized the significance of this victory, highlighting the financial burden that such a payout would have imposed on Romania. The case, which lasted 11 years, involved extensive legal efforts from a dedicated team of lawyers.