Praised for its ‘up-to-date knowledge of the ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape in Romania’, the energy and natural resources team at Volciuc-Ionescu advises local and international corporates on greenfield and brownfield projects in the energy sector, including forward-looking work in the renewables market. Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu, a ‘go-to person for all energy related advice in Romania’, provides comprehensive support relating to oil and gas, electricity lines, and mining. Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu provides project financing expertise; Diana Tudor is also recommended. The team has both M&A and advisory capabilities.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Volciuc-Ionescu is a boutique law firm that has up-to-date knowledge of the ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape in Romania. On several sometimes crucial occasions, Ramona Volciuc has proven herself to be a highly qualified lawyer.’

  • ‘Ramona Volciuc is highly skilled in her field as proven by the quality guidance that we received from her on various occasions.'

  • ‘The team is very strong in the energy sector. My business is involved in the renewable energy sector and I have full confidence in the regulatory advice that they provide. They are aware of changes in the energy sector and the practical implications for developers of power projects and this is very valuable.’

  • ‘Ramona Volciuc leads the team and is a real expert in the sector. She is my go-to person for all energy-related advice in Romania. She is assisted by a very competent team, but I would single out Diana Tudor for her responsiveness and her professional manner.’

  • ‘ A major strength is client management.’

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

  • Advising EDPR on various transactions in the renewable sector, regulatory matters and day-to-day operations.
  • Advising Lumina Renewables on a pipeline of renewable energy projects, from securing title to land, permitting and commercial aspects, to sale of projects.
  • Advising Mytilineos on the sale of operational renewable projects.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu

Other key lawyers

Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu, Diana Tudor