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Volciuc-Ionescu

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The 'pragmatic and commercially oriented' energy and natural resources team at Volciuc-Ionescu has 'deep experience and expertise in the Romanian energy and utilities sector'. Complex cross-border mandates are prominent in the group's workload, and the team is routinely instructed in M&A, upstream and downstream oil and gas projects, renewable energy matters, natural gas projects and greenfield project work. Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu stands out for her 'technical excellence', and co-heads the practice with Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu, who is sought after for his expertise in advising on financing matters. Ana Sandu is a key contact for regulatory issues, and Diana Tudor advises on the commercial aspects of energy contracts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have deep experience and expertise in the Romanian energy and utilities sector and are able to handle all our requests in short time. I specifically liked their flexibility and availability supporting us in a dynamic project.’

  • ‘I have worked with Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu. She supported us with very deep experience and expertise in the Romanian energy and utilities sector. I was impressed by her availability, short turn-around times and the quality of work delivered.’

  • ‘The team is very pragmatic and commercially oriented, proving solid in-depth knowledge of legal matters and offering excellent services and great responsiveness.’

  • ‘Sabin Volciuc, Ramona Volciuc, Diana Tudor and Ana Sandu - great transactional lawyers with deep understanding of the energy sector.'

  • ‘My view is that this firm provides an excellent service both in terms of implementable advice and in a way that can be easily understood.'

  • ‘Ramona is a diligent and approachable lawyer, who also has technical excellence and effective delivery.'

  • ‘What sets Volciuc apart is their unwavering commitment to their clients. They take the time to thoroughly understand the unique needs and concerns of each client, crafting personalized legal strategies that are both innovative and effective. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and clear communication have made working with them a seamless and reassuring experience.’

Key clients

  • Societe Generale
  • Schmid Industrieholding
  • Prospex Oil & Gas plc
  • OMV Gas Marketing & Trading
  • Mercuria
  • Subsolar
  • Mytilineos
  • Banca Comerciala Romana S.A.
  • EDPR
  • Electrica

Work highlights

  • Advised an international developer on a pipeline of photovoltaic and storage greenfield projects.
  • Advised M Renewables on the acquisition of photovoltaic projects.
  • Assisted several international oil and gas corporations with their operations in Romania.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu, Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu

Other key lawyers

Ana Sandu, Diana Tudor