The energy and natural resources practice at Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen ‘delivers excellent services efficiently’, handling a variety of matters in the sector including M&A, privatisations, the structuring and development of greenfield and brownfield projects, and regulatory matters. Praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the energy industry’, the team is experienced in conventional electricity, renewable energy, and oil & gas work. Gabriela Cacerea, particularly experienced in the transition to clean energy and decarbonisation, co-leads the team with Ruxandra Bologa, whom clients recognise for her ‘refined knowledge of energy legislations’. Mirela Preda is recommended for onshore and offshore natural gas and oil projects.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘NNDKP have in-depth knowledge of the energy industry in Romania.’

  • ‘Mihai Fifoiu and Gabriela Cacerea have provided excellent service.’

  • ‘I really appreciate the excellent expertise of the Team and the professionalism of the individuals’

  • ‘Ruxandra Bologa is a real leader of her team. Her expertise in all aspects related to natural resources is amazing .’

  • 'The NNDKP's team is involved in complex oil and gas projects where they have to face constantly new demands of the business.'
  • 'NNDKP delivers excellent services efficiently and in a way that’s practical in order for a project to achieve completion.’
  • ‘Ruxandra Bologa has a sharp mind and she has the ability to reason at a very sophisticated level with the intricacies of the complex oil and gas projects.'

  • ‘Excellent legal services in terms of client relationship, responsiveness and soundness of legal advice.’

Key clients

  • OMV Petrom S.A.
  • Emergy
  • Enel
  • Nordex
  • Deva Gold
  • ExxonMobil Development Company
  • Alternus Energy
  • Holcim
  • MOL
  • Engie
  • PepsiCo

Work highlights

  • Assisted OMV Petrom SA in connection with the first deep offshore petroleum project in Romania.
  • Providing continuous assistance to Emergy in the wind parks permitting and development process.
  • Advised PepsiCo on the acquisition of a minority shareholding in Carpathian Springs (Aqua Carpatica) and its US and UK subsidiaries.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gabriela Cacerea, Ruxandra Bologa

Other key lawyers

Mirela Preda, Mihai Fifoiu