The Legal 500

Musat & Asociatii has ‘extensive experience in PPP matters’. Recent mandates include advising the Ministry of Economy and Hidroelectrica, the state-owned energy producer, on the selection of investors for the construction of Tarnita-Lapustesti hydropower plant. It also advised Dambovita Water Company on ten tenders for services and concession contracts concerning the €120m renovation and extension of water supply systems in Dambovita. Mona Musat and Gelu-Titus Maravela co-head the department.

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen is ‘a renowned player in the market’. It advised Kapsch CarrierCom, one of the world’s largest GSM-R technology producers, on its participation in certain public procurement procedures organised by the Romanian National Railway Company for various pilot projects It also advised Bechtel on implementation and restructuring of its contract with the state regarding a significant motorway development. Adriana Ioana Gaspar and Adina Chilim-Dumitriu are highly recommended.

Popovici Nitu & Asociatii is known for its expertise in advising on the development of national projects including road rehabilitation and construction, as well as airports and water treatment facilities. It advised CNAB (Compania Nationala Aeroporturi Bucuresti), regarding the public procurement, tender documents and contract negotiations concerning the development of a new airport terminal. It also advised Romenergo on the public procurement process organised by Hidroelectrica for the rehabilitation of a water barrage. Other clients include Hidroconstructia and Autogrill.

‘Absolutely outstanding in terms of responsiveness and quality’, Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA in association with Allen & Overy LLP’s team has substantial PFI experience and recently advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on a $180m financing to Alro and a €188m financing of two Romanian wind operators controlled by EDP Renováveis. Victor Padurari is recommended.

Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii advised the Romanian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure as well as the Romanian National Company for Motorways and National Roads Administration (RNCMNRA) regarding a substantial section of the Bucharest-Brasov motorway, and on the concession contract for the Bucharest ring road. It also acted for Alstom Romania regarding a €239m metro and railway rolling stock maintenance contract. Serban Pâslaru and managing partner Florentin Tuca are the key figures.

Biris Goran SCPA’s ‘excellent’ team has advised Wirom Gas on numerous public private partnerships and procurement projects involving gas distribution and supply concessions obtained from the Romanian Ministry of Economics and Commerce. Other clients include VAMED Standortentwicklung und Engineering, Tecsa Meccanismi and Administratia Strazilor Bucuresti. Daniel Visoiu and Paula Dicu are recommended.

The ‘thorough’ Todd Robinson heads CMS Cameron McKenna SCA’s PPP department, which advised a consortium including Franz Kassecker and Bilfinger Berger on all aspects of the €68m Railway Bridge Rehabilitation Project. It also advised Elster Aerotech on public procurement issues relating to a manufacturing contract.

Clifford Chance Badea’s ‘professional and client-oriented’ team advised Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR), Erste Bank, UniCredit and BRD – Groupe Société Générale on the €4bn infrastructure programme regarding the National Programme for Development of Regional Infrastructure of the Romanian Government (PNDI). It also advised BCR on the redevelopment of a Romanian regional airport.

Gide Loyrette Nouel’s busy PPP team recently advised BRD – Groupe Société Générale and BCR on a €100m airport development and modernisation programme. Bruno Leroy is recommended.

Peli Filip ‘constantly impresses’ with its ‘highly professional, innovative and business-oriented’ approach. It advised a top European developer regarding a significant PPP development project. Francisc Peli has ‘excellent industry knowledge’.

Voicu & Filipescu SCA’s clients include the RNCMNRA for roads work and Romelectro and General Electric Medical Systems for various other PPP and procurement matters. Daniel Costea and Marta Popa are recommended.

bpv Grigorescu Stefanica’s accessible team advised Grup Feroviar Român on procurements matters and is advising Termoelectrica on several ongoing PPP projects. Anca Parascan is ‘an excellent negotiator’.

Bostina & Associates is ‘fully dedicated to its clients’. It is advising on the construction of the National Stadium. Mihai Marian heads the PPP team and Catalin Giscan is also recommended.

Bulboaca & Asociatii’s PPP group is highly regarded for its ‘excellent negotiation skills’. It is advising WindKraft Simonsfeld on the €120m development of a wind farm, and acting for Pöyry and Consilier Construct regarding a sewer system construction agreement with Greci’s local council. Iulia Berea is recommended.

Buzescu Ca is advising Amromco Energy on a number of petroleum exploration and development concession agreements with the National Agency for Mineral Resources. Peter Buzescu and Adrian Tomescu are recommended.

Drakopoulos Law Firm recently advised Intracom on a number of public procurement procedures. Adrian Roseti is the key contact.

Mararu & Mararu advised Potomac Global Advisors on investment in the Tarnita-Lapusesti hydropower project. Amala Mararu and Ioan Mararu show ‘sound commercial understanding’.

McGregor & Partners S.C.A.’s strong energy practice generates instructions to advise on contracts for the construction and commissioning of infrastructure such as electrical sub-stations and power lines.

Laurentiu Pachiu and Andrei Dumitrache co-head Pachiu & Associates’ ‘results-oriented’ group, which acts for clients including Eolica Dobrogea and Chevron.

Sova & Partners is highly regarded for its PPP expertise and its experience in the radio, shipping and automotive industries.

Vernon | David’s experienced in project finance and real estate matters benefits its PPP practice, where its key clients include the Iulius Group and Unicredit Bank. Charles Vernon is recommended.

Vilau & Mitel’s PPP and procurement practice fields ‘responsive, skilled and dedicated’ lawyers. Clients include Arabesque, MKB Romexterra Bank and Rafo. Dragos Vilau and Roxana Musoi are recommended.

Wolf Theiss is recommended for its expertise in procurement transactions and disputes. Bryan Jardine is the key figure.