DLA Piper Dinu SCA is active in a broad spectrum of energy and natural resources matters, with particular strength in the renewable energy sector. The group has established expertise in handling power purchase agreements, energy trading and oil and gas projects, as well as nuclear power issues. Marian Dinu and Paula Corban-Pelin co-head the practice. Dinu is sought after for her experience in assisting with acquisitions in the energy space, and Corban-Pelin is praised as 'the go-to expert when it comes to subtleties of the energy field, particularly in renewables, where she excels'. Florin Tineghe handles the real estate aspects of renewable energy projects, and the 'highly experienced' Teodor Săbău assists with investigations in the energy sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Paula Corban-Pelin is a great energy lawyer.'
'Teodor Sabau is a very thorough and very reliable young lawyer.’
‘DLA Piper's energy department in Romania is one of the most experienced teams in the legal services field. DLA Piper's ability to handle the most complex of projects, being M&A, permitting or general advice, is outstanding: timely, thorough and accurate. I would count on DLA Piper's team for any type of energy related work. They're perfect!’
‘Paula Corba-Pelin is one of the best energy lawyers in Romania, able to coordinate any kind of project. She is also the go-to expert when it comes to subtleties of the energy field, particularly in renewables, where she excels.'
'Teodor Sabau is a highly experienced and skilled lawyer.'
‘The best energy team I've ever worked with. I do appreciate their excellent legal expertise, market knowledge and ability to handle complex technical matters.'
‘Paula Corban-Pelin is one of the best energy lawyers in Romania, extremely active and involved in the industry. Her professionalism, expertise and involvement are simply unparalleled on the market. She is simply extraordinary in everything she does.'
'Teodor Sabau is a very promising lawyer with whom we are pleased to work. Although young he proved to have an amazing capacity to deal with complex technical matters and he is always willing to help. Very prompt and extremely professional.’
Key clients
- The Phoenix Group
- MET Romania Energy S.A.
- OX2 A.B.
- PNE A.G./PNE RO PV Holding
- Engie Romania S.A.
- EuroEnergy
- PNE Wind Romania Holding
- Boaz Peled
- Energy Asset Investment
- P3 Logistik Parks
Work highlights
- Advised Bekaert on a power purchase agreement to offtake power from the 461MW Vifor wind farm.
- Acting for Freepoint Commodities Europe in complex regulatory investigations into alleged energy market manipulation.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Marian Dinu; Paula Corban-Pelin
Other key lawyers
Florin Tineghe; Teodor Săbău