Iustinian Captariu > Kinstellar > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

‘A go-to advisor in all things energy and natural resources related in Romania‘, Kinstellar‘s energy and natural resources team spans the nuclear, renewables and oil and gas sectors with expertise in regulatory, acquisitions, day-to-day advisory, and dispute resolution matters. It works with a range of international clients across Europe as well as regional projects within Romania; a key focus of the team is EU energy law and environmental issues. Team head Iustinian Captariu ‘provides excellent client service and commercial knowledge’, supported by energy-specialist Cătălin Graure, who has notable experience in regulatory investigations in the sector.

Kinstellar‘s infrastructure and projects team is a standout in the energy infrastructure sector, with experience in regulatory matters for both nuclear and oil and gas projects, corporate and commercial issues, EPC contracts, and sector-specific litigation. Its expertise also includes transportation infrastructure matters, an area in which the team has international reach. Iustinian Captariu heads both the energy and natural resources and infrastructure and projects teams; Remus Codreanu specialises in dispute resolution.

Kinstellar continues to handle a steady workflow of merger control mandates in the jurisdiction for a solid client roster of international entities, as well as providing day-to-day competition advice. Foreign direct investment matters are another key area of strength for the group. Practice head Iustinian Captariu brings over 15 years of experience advising on cartels, dawn raids, allegations of abuse of dominance, merger notifications, and state aid matters. Cătălin Graure stands out for his ‘extensive expertise in the field of competition law on both an EU and local level‘.