Kinstellar‘s energy practice spans the full spectrum of the sector, from renewables and battery storage to nuclear refurbishment and major infrastructure schemes. The group advises on solar, wind, storage and hybrid projects throughout their lifecycle, from early-stage structuring to operational matters. Firmwide energy head Iustinian Captariu brings extensive sector expertise, complemented by strong capabilities in competition and antitrust law. Raluca Gabor is regularly instructed on complex transactional and regulatory matters, particularly in offshore oil and gas developments and associated infrastructure projects. Cătălin Graure is also noted for his work on FDI screening, state aid matters and sector-focused M&A.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Able to navigate intricacies of energy regulation in Romania - which is not and easy task. Expertise in Romanian administrative and tax procedures. They are the go-to law firm for the energy sector in Romania. Team is well-balanced, and individuals seem to cooperate well within the team.’
- ‘Our experience with the team has been great. Their turnaround time is excellent, and they are always courteous, even with urgent tasks. Their billing, in relation to their quality, is very good. Their energy team is one which always feels we can count on.’
- 'We have primarily worked with Iustinian Captariu, who has always been very sharp and forthcoming with any assistance we have required. I count him as one of the most knowledgeable energy lawyers in Romania, who is also very solution-oriented.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its strong commercial focus, cross-border capabilities, and seamless collaboration across teams, accessibility, strategic insight, and ability to manage complex transactions efficiently.’
- ‘I particularly value their responsiveness, clarity, and ability to anticipate client needs.'
Key clients
- Jantzen Renewables
- BIG Mega Renewable Energy
- Ontario Power Generation
- Canadian Nuclear Partners
- European Energy
- Enery Element GmbH
- Elmor Power
- DXT Commodities S.A.
- MET Group
Lawyers
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Practice head
Iustinian Captariu \n \n
Other key lawyers
Raluca Gabor; Cătălin Graure; Adriana Constantin