Ijdelea & Associates advises on a broad range of mandates involving conventional energy resources, including petroleum, natural gas and oil. The practice, which is also equipped to advise on major biomethane projects, is led by sector specialist Oana Ijdelea, who has extensive experience with upstream and midstream gas developments and related infrastructure. Siranus Hahamian is regularly instructed on the structuring, development and financing of large-scale projects, while Ancuta Pop brings significant litigation and international arbitration expertise. Cosmin Pohaci is also a key name of note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Oana Ijdelea is a strong leader and very impressive.’
- ‘The team is very well versed in oil & gas law in Romania.’
- ‘They have a small team but are very good at energy. They have specialised their lawyers in recent years, advising high-profile clients in the energy sector. One important asset is their pragmatic approach. ’
- ‘Oana Ijdelea is the soul of this law firm. She is dividing her time between various conferences in the energy sector and the work on the projects they are handling. Siranus Hahamian is also a key person at this law firm. ’
- ‘I think Ijdelea & Associates is the top firm for energy in Romania. They are terrific at complex problem-solving and incredibly tenacious, thoughtful and responsive. They understand the drivers of our business and goals and have a proactive approach to all matters.'
- ‘Oana Ijdelea and Ancuta Pop from a perfect advisory-litigation team in the energy field. Oana is a genius of law and policy and her extensive expertise, integrity and successful results for her clients make her a presence that commands and receives respect in any room. She successfully steered our legal strategy even in the most unfavourable circumstances.'
Key clients
- Black Sea Oil & Gas
- Carlyle International Energy Partners
- RomCapital Invest
- Evolve Energy Management
- Sand Hill Petroleum
- Renovatio Group
- Petro Ventures
- Gas Plus
- PPC Renewables Romania
- Raffles Energy
- Verde Magnesium
- Enexus Renewable Energy
Work highlights
Advising Black Sea Oil & Gas on a EUR 175 million syndicated credit facility.
Advising Carlyle International Energy Partners on the disposal of their equity interest in Mazarine Energy Romania.
Advising Eiffel Investment on a joint venture with R.Power for the development of a large-scale BESS project in Romania.
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Siranus Hahamian
Practice head
Oana Ijdelea
Other key lawyers
Siranus Hahamian; Ancuta Pop; Cosmin Pohaci