CMS‘ energy, projects and construction team stands out for its ’tremendous experience coupled with a very good understanding of the legal and regulatory regime‘, with experience across the sector in power, energy transactions, nuclear, oil and gas, infrastructure and mining. It has particular strength regarding regulatory matters, a focus on infrastructure-related energy matters, and extensive experience in nuclear energy matters. Varinia Radu, noted for her ’stellar reputation on the market’, advises on both domestic and international matters. Ramona Dulamea specialises in industry-specific contracts and transactional structuring advice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very good theoretical and practical knowledge, experience in the industry and good skills, overall a very competent team, always available to assist and find solutions.’

  • ‘Varinia Radu stands out with technical and social skills, being always prompt and proactive, effectively managing very performing team.’

  • ‘The team has tremendous experience coupled with a very good understanding of the legal and regulatory regime. They also understand technical aspects and have good commercial acumen.'

  • 'The team is very well-trained, with lawyers trained abroad and gaining international experience, which brings a wealth of solutions and sophistication in the way CMS delivers its advice.’

  • ‘Varinia Radu is the head of the team and she is leading the work for us. She has been personally very involved and always available to provide timely and fit-for-purpose advice. She has been instrumental in providing strategic advice for our matter as well as innovative solutions for a complicated regulatory and commercial case we are facing.'

  • 'Varinia Radu is a brilliant lawyer and a pleasure to work with. She also has a stellar reputation on the market with an impressive background which makes her probably the best energy lawyer in Romania right now. ’

Key clients

  • EBRD
  • Enel Green Power Romania SRL
  • European Energy Romania Development LS.R.L.
  • LSG Group
  • Voltalia SA
  • WPD Offshore Solutions GmbH
  • Volkswind Gmbh
  • ECONERGY - Portland Trust Renewables 1 S.R.L.
  • Canadian Solar Netherlands Coöperatief U.A.
  • Low Carbon Investment Management Limited/ LC Danube BV
  • Helexia
  • Aquila Capital Real Assets Investment Verwaltungsgesellschaft
  • Entek Elektrik
  • Candu Energy Inc
  • Fluor, Candu Energy Inc, and Sargent & Lundy
  • Shell Energy Europe Limited
  • Samsung
  • Gransolar
  • Nala Renewables
  • Nuscale

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Varinia Radu

Other key lawyers

Ramona Dulamea