For nearly three decades, American lawyer Bryan W. Jardine has witnessed, and contributed to, Romania’s transformation. As Wolf Theiss marks 20 years locally, he reflects on legal reform, major deals, and the country’s evolution. By Mihai Cristea You first arrived in Romania in 1996. How would you describe Romania’s evolution since then? It’s been remarkable. Depending on whom you ask, there’s a tendency to be pessimistic about the country’s evolution—whether in society, quality of life, or the