Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL‘s energy and natural resources team works as part of the Ernst & Young Global network, ’leveraging its extensive knowledge, technical resources, and team dedication’ to assist a range of traditional and renewable energy clients. It is described as being ‘particularly experienced in terms of state aid notifications and requirements’. Andrei Ștefanovici leads the team, alongside co-ordinating the firm’s PPP and public procurement team.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘What sets apart Băncilă, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL’s Energy & Natural Resources practice is the extensive expertise and attention to every facet of a project facet.

  • 'Throughout the project, the BDA team showed dedication, tackled complex legal issues effectively, and provided valuable advice on critical matters. Their professionalism, which matched our corporate values, made our collaboration efficient and productive.'
  • 'Leveraging its extensive knowledge, technical resources, and team dedication, BDA adopted a comprehensive approach to relevant legal matters. This approach provided a thorough grasp of all legal aspects, preempting any potential issues.’
  • ‘Andrei Stefanovici's legal advisory services have played a pivotal role in our ventures within the Romanian energy sector. His expertise ranges from providing a clear overview of the Romanian energy market to possessing a deep understanding of the technical intricacies involved in our projects.’

  • ‘The team provided excellent local legal support to our nuclear energy project in Romania, particularly experienced in terms of state aid notifications and requirements.’

  • 'We have worked with Andrei Stefanovici and his team on this project. The interactions were excellent and efficient.'

  • 'The team is very responsive and knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • European Investment Bank
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • SN Nuclearelectrica S.A.
  • Societatea Energetica Electrica SA
  • Tesla 50Hz S.R.L.
  • HS Timber Group
  • Warehouses de Pauw Romania SRL
  • CNTEE Transelectrica S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising European Investment Bank and Ministry of Investment and European Projects on implementing the state aid schemes financed from the Just Transition Fund.
  • Advised HS Timber Production Group in relation to the design and implementation of its reorganization process with a focus on the optimization of costs and improved performances.
  • Advised Tesla 50Hz S.R.L. with drafting PPA templates based on the Romanian legislative framework for the power supply activity.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrei Stefanovici