The team at GNP Guia Naghi & Partners advises on the acquisition of solar power plants, the construction of gas and utility pipelines, and all aspects of energy procurement. It is jointly led by Manuela Guia, a specialist in competition law, and Otilia Vîlcu, who focuses on REMIT compliance and complex investigations. Tudor Nacev is recommended for his expertise in procurement, tender documentation, and project planning for complex traditional energy infrastructure projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their full-service structure, combined with sector-aware litigators, has been essential in challenging ANRE decisions and developing effective strategies.’
- ‘We rely on GNP for their open-minded approach and broad capabilities, especially in complex energy matters and FDI processes. They have guided many major players through sensitive notification procedures and supported our clients in competition, compliance and regulatory matters.'
- 'Their role in REMIT investigations, which is still relatively new in Romania, has been particularly important. They have assistied with authority meetings, case strategies and challenges to ANRE decisions.'
- 'The team is highly skilled, responsive and detail-oriented. We value their technical depth and the consistency of their advice, even in complex matters.’
- ‘Otilia Vîlcu continues to exemplify professionalism and strategic thinking, setting the tone for the entire practice.’
- ‘The launch of GNP’s energy department was a natural and welcome development for us, given our long-term collaboration in competition matters. Their ability to pair sector-specific understanding with legal precision is particularly valuable in energy-related competition and FDI work. This year, they provided us with extensive support for FDI notifications and helped refine our commercial policies and compliance processes.'
Key clients
- Gon Enerji Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Ști.
- Geco Power Company Green Energy Corridor Power Company S.R.L.
- Lord Energy S.R.L.
- Defic Globe Group (Defic Globe B.V. and Defic Globe Enerji A.Ș.)
Work highlights
Assisted and represented Geco Power Company in the foreign direct investment notification process of a cross-border transaction, covering 4 jurisdictions, in a high-profile energy infrastructure project aimed at transporting green electricity from Azerbaijan and Georgia to Europe via Romania and Hungary, project estimated at approximately 12 billion euros.
Assisted and represented the Defic Group on securing foreign direct investment clearance for over 30 strategic transactions, estimated at 800 million euros, all successfully notified and cleared by Romania’s Commission for the Examination of Foreign Direct Investments.
Assisted and represented Tinmar Energy in a complex investigation carried out by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority under the REMIT Regulation, which was finalised with no fine for the client.
Practice head
Manuela Guia; Otilia Vîlcu
Other key lawyers
Tudor Nacev