The energy and natural resources team at Bondoc si Asociatii SCA provides ‘creative solutions to very sensitive energy law issues’ for clients including power suppliers, financial institutions, private equity firms, and project developers. It specialises in large-scale transactions covering renewables, nuclear, and other energy transition technologies as well as oil and gas and mining. regulatory advice and construction expertise are further strengths. Lucian Bondoc co-leads the team alongside energy regulation expert Monica IancuCosmin Stăvaru - whose practice focuses on energy-related M&A - and natural resources specialist Bogdan Bunrău.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘B&A has continued to assist us on numerous matters in many areas. In energy, we had several complex matters with them. Very knowledgeable, hardworking and pragmatic. ’

  • ‘Bondoc si Asociatii has a big, complex and capable team in this field of law because they improve continuously their knowledge. They are dedicated to their clients and develop a close relationship.’

  • ‘The team is very quick to pick up issues; they provide creative solutions to very sensitive energy law issues. They have a key understanding of the energy markets which are subject to a complex regulatory framework that sometimes requires hard decisions from market participants.’

  • ‘Monica Iancu is very responsive and gives practical advice; she has excellent general expertise combined with specialist energy knowledge. Cosmin Stavaru displays an excellent knowledge of the regulatory environment and a forward-looking and commercially-oriented mindset.’

  • ‘What sets them apart is their keen focus on tailoring legal solutions to each client's unique needs. Their strengths lie in their ability to provide comprehensive legal services across various practice areas.’

  • ‘Monica Iancu's remarkable understanding of the commercial side of the business, coupled with her ability to grasp intricate business logic, sets her apart.’

  • ‘Very good knowledge of the industry and practice, very good assessment and interpretation skills related to the constant legislative changes in the energy field. Very friendly and close interaction, always oriented and adapted to the needs of the client. ’

  • ‘Cosmin Stavaru has deep knowledge of the industry and the capacity to explain very specialised legal provisions and structures to the non-professionals in the field.’

Key clients

  • Astropoint Ltd
  • ASRA WSE Engineering
  • BorgWarner Romania
  • CEP Renewables
  • Clariant Produkte
  • Claritas Investments
  • Clean Capital Energy
  • Distrigaz Sud Retele
  • Ecoenergia IMMO
  • Engie Romania
  • Eviva Energy (Martifer Renewables)
  • Electrica Furnizare (one of the largest energy suppliers in Romania)
  • Imwind Elements GmbH
  • Leading Edge Materials Corp.
  • NEPI Rockcastle
  • Restart Energy (one of the largest independent energy suppliers in the country, renewable producer and EPC contractor for renewables)
  • Solarealize
  • Tapbury Management
  • Tembo Capital Mining GP III Ltd
  • Valorem
  • Verbund Romania
  • WIND Power srl
  • Windkraft Simonsfeld GmbH
  • Windspace A/S

Work highlights

  • Advising Restart Energy on a substantial number of matters and projects.
  • Advising ENGIE on a broad array of regulatory matters in connection with raising energy prices, multiple investigations by regulatory authorities related to consumer practices and observance of the energy regulatory framework.
  • Advising CLARIANT on aspects concerning the building and operation of a biomass-fired combined heat & power plant.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lucian Bondoc, Monica Iancu, Cosmin Stavaru, Bogdan Bunrau