The team at Wolf Theiss is well-placed to support clients throughout the full lifecycle of energy project development, advising across the nuclear, renewable, oil and gas and mining segments. Practice head Bryan Jardine draws on broad corporate, regulatory, public procurement and dispute resolution expertise, giving him a comprehensive perspective on complex sector mandates. Adina Aurel is also noted for her transactional focus, particularly on M&A and real estate matters within the energy industry.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are an experienced team in energy matters with strong communication skills, ensuring a clear understanding of client needs and delivering reliable, effective support.'
- 'They help interpret legal memos and notes in a way that is easy for non-lawyers to understand, always presenting practical scenarios and clear options.'
- 'They are exceptionally flexible and adaptable to client needs, offering support that is consistently responsive, clear, and tailored to the situation.'
- 'Vladimir Plugarescu demonstrates high professionalism and deep understanding of energy legislation. His well-reasoned, clearly explained solutions and timely, thorough work give us confidence at every step.'
- 'Adina Aurel brings a proactive mindset and manages multifaceted projects with ease. She anticipates challenges, aligns stakeholders, and delivers advice that combines legal rigour, commercial awareness, and strategic clarity.'
- 'They are highly competent, responsive, and well organised, offering clear, concise, and well-reasoned opinions with strong attention to detail and high standards of written work.'
Key clients
- Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A.;
- Abraxas Power Limited;
- DRI BV (formerly DTEK Renewables International BV);
- Pirelli Romania;
- Yazaki Romania;
- Northland Power;
- AOT Romania;
Work highlights
Providing legal advice to Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A. on various matters regarding nuclear energy regulations, acquisition process for industrial services, financing, and regulatory matters to navigate the stringent regulatory environment governing nuclear projects in Romania.
Advising DRI BV in drafting and negotiating two energy storage development services agreements for two behind-the-meter storage capacities in Romania that should also comply with the requirements of potential access to Romania's EUR 150 million allocation for battery storage.
Advising DRI BV in relation to the acquisition of the photovoltaic project Glodeni 2 held by a Romanian company, located in Mures county, Romania, with an installed capacity of 49,9 MW.
Practice head
Bryan Jardine
Other key lawyers
Adina Aurel; Vladimir Plugarescu