Hidroelectrica's acquisition of the ABC and Calnicel platform business lines from UCM Resita (reported by CEE Legal Matters on December 22, 2023) closed on March 11, 2024, as announced by PeliPartners and Voicu & Asociatii.
BNT Romania Advises Solar Global in Purchasing 4.6-Megawatt PV Project in Arad County
BNT Gilescu Valeanu & Partners has advised Czech renewable energy producer Solar Global on its acquisition of a ready-to-build project for a 4.6-megawatt photovoltaic park in Arad County, Romania.
Voicu & Asociatii Appoints Marta Popa as Deputy Managing Partner
Senior Partner Marta Popa – who has been with Voicu & Asociatii since its inception in 2001 – has been appointed a Deputy Managing Partner at the Bucharest-based firm.
Rizoiu & Poenaru and Biris Goran Advise on Affidea Acquisition of MedEuropa Romania
Rizoiu & Poenaru, working with Clifford Chance, has advised the Affidea Group on its acquisition of cancer care provider MedEuropa Romania. Biris Goran, working with Linklaters, advised the sellers.
CMS Advises Cicor on Purchase of Evolution Medtec
CMS has advised the Cicor Group on its full acquisition of the Evolution Medtec Romanian engineering company.
Violeta Saranciuc and Alexandru Iorgulescu Make Partner at Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners
Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners has announced the appointment of Violeta Saranciuc and Alexandru Iorgulescu to the firm's partnership. The two new partners will join the management teams of the international arbitration and restructuring & insolvency departments, respectively.
Adrian Sandru, George Zlati, and Dorel Herinean Team Up To Establish Lexure Legal Hub
Criminal defense lawyers Adrian Sandru, George Zlati, and Dorel Herinean have joined forces to launch the Lexure legal hub in Romania.
Romanian Businesses Go Shopping: A Buzz Interview with Alex Teodorescu of Teodorescu Partners
With a keen eye on the evolving dynamics of entrepreneurship and law in Romania, Alex Teodorescu – a former Olympian and the Founder and Managing Partner of Teodorescu Partners – offers a fresh perspective on business and investing, the entrepreneurial spirit within the legal profession, and some noteworthy recent regulatory developments.
The Debrief: March 2024
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
Emerging Europe’s Energy Transition
Discussing how the energy markets are evolving – diversifying, moving away from dependence on Russian gas, and becoming ever-greener – CMS Partners Horea Popescu, Blazej Zagorski, Thomas Hamerl, and Maria Orlyk take a deep dive into the dynamic shifts in the energy landscape post-2022.
2023 in the Rear-View Mirror
As 2023 comes to a close, reflections on the year reveal challenges and achievements across Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Managing Partner Gabriel Zbarcea, Schoenherr Bulgaria Local Partner Ilko Stoyanov, and Avellum Managing Partner Mykola Stetsenko share their thoughts on what kind of a year it has been.
The Corner Office: 2024 Wishes and Perils
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. As we bid farewell to 2023, this time around we turn our attention forward: What is your one main wish for 2024 and what do you see as the biggest potential risk?
Looking In: Interview with Jonathan Marks and Richard Jones of Slaughter and May
In our Looking In series, we talk to Partners from outside CEE who are keeping an eye on the region (and often pop up in our deal ticker) to learn how they perceive CEE markets and their evolution. For this issue, we sat down with Slaughter and May Partners Jonathan Marks and Richard Jones.
Romania: Longstanding Legal Debate Over Improper Bookkeeping Settled by High Court
The Romanian High Court has recently settled a long-standing legal debate over the conditions for holding administrators personally liable in cases of improper bookkeeping of an insolvent company. This issue has been a point of contention within the legal system since 1995, creating divergence in jurisprudence that required resolution.
Leaua Damcali Deaconu Paunescu Successful for Romania Against USD 6.7 Billion Investment Claim
Leaua Damcali Deaconu Paunescu, working with Geneva-based Lalive, has successfully represented Romania in an ICSID arbitration case against gold mine operator Gabriel Resources, whose claims amounted to approximately USD 6.7 billion.
Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii Successful for Simona Halep Before Court of Arbitration for Sport
Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii has successfully assisted former WTA world number one tennis player Simona Halep before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a matter regarding her suspension for alleged violations of anti-doping rules.
Stratulat Albulescu Advises ESP Solutions on Autransa Group Acquisition
Stratulat Albulescu has advised Spanish logistics operator ESP Solutions on its acquisition of the Autransa Group.
NNDKP and Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Advise on EUR 101.5 Million Financing for RodBun Group
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen has advised a syndicate of banks on providing a EUR 101.5 million loan facility to the RodBun Group, by refinancing and increasing its existing facilities by EUR 37.14 million. Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii advised the RodBun Group.