Iuliana Leon
Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii‘A popular choice when it comes to PPP and procurement in Romania’, the team at Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is experienced in large-scale social infrastructure, telecoms networks, transport, and utilities projects. Military procurement projects are an area of growing strength for the team, which has significant expertise in regulatory matters: recently, advising the International Finance Corporation on PPP frameworks in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Șerban Pâslaru, co-head of the team, advises both investors and public authorities on a range of high-value projects. Vlad Cercel co-heads the team alongside Pâslaru and has had notable involvement in Romanian legislative change in the area. Iuliana Leon is described as 'practical and very meticulous’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team’s procurement expertise is well above the market average and they are well known for their ability to work on sophisticated projects in the sector. This firm is a popular choice when it comes to PPP and procurement in Romania or in the region.'
- 'Șerban Pâslaru and Vlad Cercel usually are the main contacts. Serban is a commercially astute lawyer, with outstanding experience in concessions, procurement procedures for large projects in various sectors. Vlad is incredibly experienced, with robust expertise on the regulatory front. His knowledge of the European regulations in this area and of other specific laws which are relevant to the PPP and procurement framework is remarkable.'
- 'Iuliana Leon provides backup on several important matters and keeps a high profile by engaging in various public speaking events. She is practical and very meticulous.'
Key clients
- E-Infra Group
- International Finance Corporation – IFC
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Groupe Renault
- MOL Romania Petroleum Products S.R.L.
- Nuctech Warsaw Company Limited SP
- Bepco
- Tesla Group/ Tesla Energy Storage
- Telekom Romania Mobile Communications
- Webuild S.p.A. (the former Astaldi S.p.A.)
- Compania de Salubritate Brantner Veres S.A.
Work highlights
- Provided legal assistance to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group regarding the PPP legal framework in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
- Provided legal assistance to the European Investment Bank regarding a technical assistance project in the sector of health infrastructure.
- Provided legal assistance to Webuild S.p.A. (the former Astaldi S.p.A.) in relation to various public procurement procedures worth EUR 1.1 billion.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Şerban Pâslaru
Tuca Zbârcea & AsociatiiVlad Cercel
Tuca Zbârcea & AsociatiiPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Șerban Pâslaru, Vlad Cercel