Praised for its 'unparalleled ability to deal with difficult and sophisticated matters of novelty for the energy sector', the energy and natural resources practice at Ijdelea & Associates fields expertise in onshore and offshore infrastructure projects and energy project financing, to name a couple of areas. Practice head Oana Ijdelea has 'outstanding expertise' in the sector, and often advises international corporations on energy infrastructure projects. The ‘talented’ Siranus Hahamian assists energy sector entities with construction and project finance matters, while Lorena Vasvari focuses on regulatory work and Andreea Tudor handles M&A deals in the energy sector.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We value the hands-on approach and deep sectoral know-how of Oana Ijdalea. This has helped in being on the same page from day one.’

  • ‘Oana has stood out for her responsiveness and professionalism.'

  • ‘Very hands on, extremely knowledgeable on all the different facets of the industry and highly solution driven in a practical and commercial orientated manner.'

  • ‘Oana Ijdelea and Siranus Hahamian have both demonstrated outstanding expertise on legal matters, outstanding client service, and great clarity and pragmatism.'

  • ‘Ijdelea & Associates has strong skills and expertise in M&A, the energy sector and project finance related matters in Romania – our go-to choice.’

  • ‘Oana Ijdelea combines high-quality legal skills, fantastic dedication to clients and commercial acumen, as well as a unique ability to navigate the Romanian legal and regulatory system. A pleasure to work with.'

  • 'Siranuș Hahamian is talented, highly responsive, focused on finding commercial solutions and always a pleasure to work with.’
  • ‘This law firm has an unparalleled ability to deal with difficult and sophisticated matters of novelty for the energy sector.'

Key clients

  • Black Sea Oil & Gas
  • Carlyle International Energy Partners
  • RomCapital Invest
  • Evolve Energy Management
  • Sand Hill Petroleum
  • Renovatio Group
  • Petro Ventures
  • Gas Plus Dacia
  • Green Genius
  • Raffles Energy
  • Solveo Energies
  • Nano Energies
  • BSOG Energy
  • R.Power
  • Eiffel Investment Group
  • Rawicom
  • Solar Lightyear
  • PisidiaEnerji
  • Innowatio
  • Aeromon

Work highlights

  • Providing ongoing advice to Black Sea Oil & Gas on its offshore oil and gas operations and offshore wind developments in Romania.
  • Advising Carlyle International Energy Partners on the diversification of its energy investments in Romania.
  • Advising R.Power on the development of a portfolio of solar energy projects in Romania.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Siranus Hahamian
Ijdelea & Associates

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oana Ijdelea

Other key lawyers

Siranus Hahamian, Lorena Vasvari, Andreea Tudor