Praised for its ‘spectacular’ energy and natural resources offering, Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is ‘extremely knowledgeable about the applicable local and EU regulations in this field’, advising on the full range of operational, transactional, and developmental matters in the market across electricity, renewables, nuclear, oil & gas and natural resources. Its international reach involves handling cross-border matters in the US and across the CEE region. Sorin Vladescu ‘stands out as an effective energy lawyer’, pairing energy expertise with corporate experience. Vladescu co-leads the team with oil and gas disputes specialist Cornel Popa, and Ciprian Dragomir. The ‘exceptional’ Nisa Jecu focuses on the electricity, combined heat and power, and gas sectors.

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Testimonials

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‘Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii has one of the best energy teams on the market. The lawyers are highly professional, open and attentive to the clients' needs.’
‘The team is highly specialised in different areas and they work in a very good collaboration so that the end result is of a high quality.’
'This team has all the ingredients to offer top-class legal services in energy. They are value-building partners for our business, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise to address even the most complex work assignments.'
'Sorin Vladescu stands out as an effective energy lawyer. He is one of the most strategic thinkers and planners that I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Thanks to his extensive legal expertise, he has a quick understanding of the central legal issues at hand and can adopt a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.'
'Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii’s expertise in energy law and other regulations in the field of natural resources (mining, oil and gas etc) is spectacular! I am grateful to have found such a team at Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii law firm.'
'No doubt, Sorin Vladescu is terrific from both a legal and technical perspective. He is highly qualified and well-equipped to handle all sorts of legal issues.'
'Nisa Jecu is confident and trustworthy; her engagement and communication levels are exceptional.'

Key clients

CEZ Romania
E-infra Group
Electrica SA
OMV Group / Petrom
Tesla Group/ Tesla Energy Storage
Renault
MOL Romania Petroleum Products S.R.L.
Monsson Operation SRL
Marubeni Corporation
Amromco
Socar Petroleum SA

Work highlights

Provided legal assistance to Electrica SA and its group companies on a wide range of energy related matters deriving from client’s operations on the local market.
Provided legal assistance to an important oil and gas company regarding envisaged investments in the renewable energy market, including advice on energy and regulatory matters and construction/infrastructure.
Advising a company producing heating and electric power by mean of high efficiency cogeneration – on various energy regulatory, public procurement law issues.