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PPP and procurement

The team at Dentons is frequently instructed on high-value PPP and concession procedures, with particular activity across energy-security and defence-related assets. Practice head Oana Voda is a PPP specialist who advises on project structuring, procurement strategies, compliance frameworks, and implementation issues. Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu focuses on energy and natural resources mandates and is noted for his involvement in a significant nuclear-sector development. The team is also active in the technology and life sciences sectors.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Dentons’ PPP and Procurement practice in Bucharest distinguishes itself through its deep institutional knowledge, cross-sector versatility, and a forward-thinking approach to public sector legal advice.'
  • 'What makes this team truly unique is its ability to combine international best practices with local insight, delivering strategic solutions for complex infrastructure, concession, and procurement projects across Romania and the wider CEE region. In short, Dentons’ PPP and Procurement team combines legal precision, strategic foresight, and a collaborative ethos—making them a trusted partner. ’
  • ‘What I’ve valued most in Oana Voda, who is the Head of Public Procurement at Dentons Bucharest, is her strategic mindset and her ability to simplify complexity. She approaches each project with clarity, pragmatism, and a genuine drive to deliver sustainable outcomes.’
  • ‘Dentons advised us on the EPCM contract for the advancement of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Units, one of the most complex PPP-style infrastructure projects in Romania. The team stands out through its ability to combine public procurement and PPP expertise with construction and regulatory knowledge, which proved essential for such a strategic project. We valued their coordination across disciplines, responsiveness and pragmatic solutions.'
  • 'Dentons managed to turn legal analysis into workable structures while ensuring compliance with both Romanian and EU requirements.’
  • ‘Oana Voda led the project from a procurement perspective and played a central role in shaping the procurement and contracting strategy. She was instrumental in negotiations and in discussions with the European Commission, where her expertise and clarity of thought highlighted the project’s uniqueness and complexity. What sets her apart is not only her deep knowledge of procurement law, but also her ability to anticipate challenges, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and deliver pragmatic solutions under pressure.’

Key clients

  • EnergoNuclear
  • PPC (former Enel)

Work highlights

Advised EnergoNuclear on the negotiation and award of a €3.2 billion engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) contract for the advancement of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Units, the only nuclear power plant in Romania.

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Oana Voda

Other key lawyers

Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu; Cristian Popescu