The ‘very experienced and knowledgeable’ energy and natural resources team at Wolf Theiss provides an integrated service across the CEE region, with longstanding experience of the sector and a number of specialist practitioners. It advises across the entire lifecycle of large-scale energy projects, with expertise in the relevant political, legislative and regulatory factors. Renewable energy is a particular focus for the team, with a sub-group in the area co-ordinated by practice head Bryan Jardine. Ileana Glodeanu is also recommended in this area.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very experienced in cross-border transactions and they combine very well, also having a very collaborative approach with other advisors involved in the deal.’

  • ‘Bryan Jardine is a very well-connected person with local entrepreneurs and business leaders. He is a good negotiator and always gets the best for his clients.'

  • 'Cornelia Postelnicu is well prepared and available on short notice. She is very pragmatic and always tries to find a simple and straightforward solution to complicated legal issues.'
  • 'Adina Aurel's knowledge of the sector is impressive and she provides very practical and high-quality advice on all matters related to the transaction.'
  • 'Iulia Cumparatu is a very hardworking lawyer who always provides quick and reliable advice.’
  • ‘The energy & natural resources team of Wolf Theiss Romania is very experienced and knowledgeable of the energy sector and applicable legal framework. They have the capacity and are extremely qualified to assist with and manage energy projects of all sizes and from all areas of energy.’

  • ‘Adina Aurel is a very experienced advisor, an expert among her peers, with a very thorough and practical approach. She can be relied on to identify creative solutions to virtually all issues while at the same time ensuring strict compliance with the legal requirements.’

  • ‘Bryan Jardine offers a great perspective with an international / American mindset adapted just enough to the realities of the local Romanian market. ’

Key clients

  • Jade Power Trust
  • DTEK Renewables International BV
  • Enery Development GmbH
  • ERG Group
  • Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising Jade Power Trust on the sale of its portfolio of six renewable energy projects to Enery Power Holding.
  • Advising DTEK Renewables International on due diligence work, competition matters, foreign direct investments, drafting & negotiating the SPA and articles of association.
  • Advising Nuclearelectrica regarding the implementation of SMR technology in Romania, including on the applicable legal framework to a project company investing in this technology, and on the procedure for selecting an investor.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bryan Jardine

Other key lawyers

Ileana Glodeanu, Cornelia Postelnicu, Adina Aurel