At ONV LAW, the team has an excellent reputation for its expertise in handling a range of PPP and procurement matters. The group's workload includes advising on projects in the energy, construction, utilities and infrastructure areas, and related litigation and financing work. Alina Bilan, who stands out for her ‘deep professional knowledge’ of public procurement and construction matters, and Sinziana Barbieru, who has extensive experience in administrative law, co-head the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The ONV legal team tackled some of the most complex issues and designed sophisticated legal defenses before the courts. The team possesses many skills and can tackle many legal challenges involving public projects. The lawyers are up to date with all legal aspects related to the matters we are working on together and always provide us with first-class legal work.'

  • ‘Sinziana Barbieru has been a key player in our legal team and proved that her longstanding public procurement experience was an essential asset for us. She had a highly strategic approach to handling our litigations, focusing on achieving results. She has a deep knowledge of the public procurement regulations and practice, helping us make the best decisions regarding our matter.'

  • ‘ONV LAW is a dynamic team with extensive knowledge and expertise in public procurement that you can always rely on, regardless of the complexity of the matter or the time constraints. They are dedicated to understanding the client's business in order to offer the best solution.’

  • ‘Sinziana Barbieru's solid expertise in public procurement law, combined with a highly strategic approach, helped us in achieving the best results during various stages of public procurement procedures that we participated in. She is solution-oriented and dedicated to providing creative and documented advice in order to insure the best outcome for our business.'

  • 'Alina Bilan has a deep professional knowledge of complex procurement issues. She has a client-centric approach and always provides strategic advice and innovative solutions. Due to her solid expertise in public procurement matters she has the ability to foresee potential challenges and proactively mitigate risks.’

  • ‘The practice of ONV LAW distinguishes itself with its profound expertise in public procurement and concession law, particularly in sectors necessitating compliance with swiftly evolving regulations. The team brings substantial experience to the table.'

  • ‘Alina Bilan brought unparalleled expertise in structuring the concession contract and the tender documentation, particularly in sectors impacted by stringent regulatory frameworks. Her ability to manage the complex structure of the concession contract and ensure regulatory compliance made her invaluable to the project's success.'

Key clients

  • KVB Consulting
  • Iasi Municipality

Work highlights

  • Advised Iasi Municipality on a tender for the award of a services concession contract, for the management of a public thermal heating energy system.
  • Assisted KVB Consulting and Engineering in connection with the design of a concession contract and tender documentation for procuring a contract for the collection and transportation of household and commercial waste.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alina Bilan, Sinziana Barbieru

Other key lawyers

Radu Nemeș