Monica Cojocaru
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCASchoenherr si Asociatii SCA‘s ’deep knowledge of the renewable energy sector’ supports clients across the market - including oil & gas, electricity utilities, nuclear power producers, and renewables - with their transactional, regulatory, financing and development matters. This wide range of experience converges in assisting traditional energy companies with their move towards green energy sources and e-mobility. ‘Well-versed in energy-specific issues’, Monica Cojocaru heads the energy practice, with particular strength working with strategic investors across the CEE region. Markus Piuk is equipped to assist energy sector clients with corporate mandates.
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‘Long experience in the energy field, international presence, proactive and self-motivated people, having a constructive approach to solve the problems, close to the needs of their customers’
‘Schoenherr is no doubt a force in energy-related legal advice. We have seen them "in action" in a cross-border innovative matter recently and they have done wonders. They have a strong energy team in Romania and CEE and work seamlessly together in cross-border projects.’
‘Partner Monica Cojocaru is at ease in advising on energy matters, including novel topics for the regional market, such as cross-border PPAs. Vlad Cordea has been long advising on energy legal matters. He efficiently comes up with creative legal solutions even in innovative matters. ’
‘D The team has deep knowledge of the renewable energy sector.’
‘Monica Cojocaru is well versed in energy-specific issues.'
- 'Madalina Mitan's expertise in real estate is very valuable for the renewable energy sector, where securing the land plots is an important part. Very resourceful in challenging situations related to the real estate part of the transactions, always oriented to find solutions, not to only describe the problems.’
- 'The legal team, particularly the lead partner, Monica Cojocaru, possesses a large proven expertise in energy sector having in-depth knowledge of the industry's regulatory framework, market trends, and emerging issues.'
Key clients
- Enery
- Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis
- MET Group
- OMV Petrom
- Nofar Energy
Work highlights
- Advised OMV Petrom on the acquisition of several solar photovoltaic parks under development, with planned installed power of approx. 710 MW from Jantzen Renewables.
- Advised Enery on the EUR 71m acquisition of a Romanian renewable energy multi-technology (wind, solar and hydropower) portfolio with 81 MWP installed capacity from Jade Power Trust, as well as on the related financing.
- Advising MET Group on the acquisition of a solar photovoltaic project under development in Southern Romania, with a planned installed capacity of 52 MWp.
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Monica Cojocaru