CMS has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a EUR 120 million regional loan to AFI Europe to support its development pipeline across Serbia, Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
Dentons and Schoenherr Advise on Hartmann Packaging's Acquisition of Dentas Romania
Dentons has advised Hartmann Packaging on its acquisition of Dentas Romania. Schoenherr advised Dentas Romania.
Vlasceanu & Partners Advises Ozkoyuncu Enerji on Entry into Romanian Renewable Energy Market
Vlasceanu & Partners has advised Turkish renewables investor Ozkoyuncu Enerji on its first solar energy project in Arad County, Romania.
Florin Tineghe, Gabor Simon, Michal Gajdus, and Piotr Miller Make Partner at DLA Piper
DLA Piper has promoted Florin Tineghe, Gabor Simon, Michal Gajdus, and Piotr Miller to Partner as part of the firm's latest promotion round.
Kinstellar Mints New Partners
Kinstellar has promoted Magda Raducanu and Jan Lehky to Partner.
Georgiana Enache Joins KPMG Legal – Toncescu & Associates as Head of Litigation
Georgiana Enache has joined KPMG Legal – Toncescu & Associates as Counsel and the firm's new Head of the Litigation team.
Small Debts Simplified Claims Threshold Increase Welcomed by Romanian Businesses
On April 8, 2025, the lower Romanian chamber of the Parliament approved the legislative proposal no. 606 (Proposal) that aims to raise the threshold pertaining to the initiation of a specific type of lawsuit concerning debt recovery.
Employing Foreign Nationals in Romania: Challenges, Regulations, and Solutions to Overcome Labor Shortages
Romania continues to experience a significant labor shortage due to widespread emigration and demographic decline, particularly in the construction, trade, and HoReCa (Hotel/Restaurant/Café) sectors.
Transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive in Romania
Romania is taking a decisive step toward integrating the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) through the triple regulatory framework simultaneously established by the Ministry of Finance through Order No. 85/2024, the Financial Supervisory Authority through Norm No. 4/2024, and the National Bank of Romania through Order No. 1/2024.
Romania’s Logistics Landscape in Motion: Strategic Shifts Amid Market Consolidation
Romania’s logistics and transportation sector is entering a new era. With the recent regulatory approval of DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker, the industry is witnessing the most significant consolidation move in over a decade. The deal directly reshapes how logistics providers in Romania position themselves, scale their operations, and recalibrate strategic priorities.
Powering the Future: Key Legal Developments in the Romanian Energy Sector for 2025
The Romanian energy sector has been a hot topic in recent years due to market developments as well as to the legal framework which continued to adapt to governmental policies and the market’s needs. 2024 was no exception to this trend, with several milestones reached, and 2025 is expected to bring further changes and evolutions on the market.
The Constitutional Court of Romania Definitively Settles the Issue of Building Permits Following the Annulment of Zonal Urban Plans
On April 9, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) published a press release with significant implications for urban planning practice and real estate development in Romania.
Accessibility Law and Its Impact on Banking Services in Romania
Romania is set to implement a significant legal framework aimed at enhancing the accessibility of products and services for all consumers, particularly those with disabilities.
Romania’s Transition to Renewable Energy
Romania is accelerating its transition to renewable energy, aiming to expand wind and solar power as key components of its energy mix. In 2024, several new regulations were introduced to incentivize private investment and streamline project approvals, fostering a more attractive environment for green energy development.
A Busy Romanian Competition Council
The Romanian competition landscape has constantly been at the intersection of significant investment activity and intense regulatory enforcement.
CEE Legal Matters Comparative Legal Guide: Bribery & Corruption 2025 is Now Out!
CEE Legal Matters is proud to introduce the latest in our Comparative Guides series. This one focuses on Bribery & Corruption in CEE.
Bribery and Corruption in Romania
Contributed by Popescu & Asociatii.
Schoenherr Advises Verbund on Acquisition of Wind Project from Monsson
Schoenherr has advised Verbund Wind Power Romania on the acquisition of a 272-megawatt wind project from Monsson. Berechet Rusu Hirit reportedly advised Monsson.