Energy & Regulatory Law for Investors
Permitting, grid connection, CfDs and PPAs, ANRE/Transelectrica interface, and full regulatory support for renewable, storage, and strategic energy projects in Romania.
For developers, investors, banks and industrial groups entering or expanding in Romania’s energy market.
Why work with our Energy & Regulatory team
We sit exactly at the intersection between the legal framework (ANRE, energy law, procurement), the technical reality of DSOs/Transelectrica, and the bankability requirements of investors and lenders.
End-to-end permitting
Urbanism, environmental, grid connection, land rights, construction permits — sequenced in the right order so you don’t lose time in front of authorities.
Grid & ANRE fluent
We handle ATR, connection agreements, and regulatory clarifications with ANRE / Transelectrica / DSOs, including capacity constraints and phased projects.
PPA & CfD ready
Contract structuring for corporate PPAs, support schemes, and the future CfD framework so projects stay investable and “DD-proof”.
Aligned to investors
We write and review documents to be read by financial institutions, not only by lawyers — clear risk allocation, security packages, step-in rights.
What we do
A clean, investor-facing set of legal services for renewable, storage (BESS), gas, and strategic industrial energy users.
Permitting & Licensing
We structure the full permitting path so that urbanism, land, environmental and grid steps are consistent — and can be shown to banks.
- Land due diligence (ownership, superficies, agricultural land conversion).
- Urbanism certificates, PUZ, building permits and construction-related approvals.
- Environmental approvals / EIA / Natura 2000 screening and related opinions.
- Licensing and authorizations for energy production, storage, and industrial off-takers.
- Coordination with local authorities to remove administrative bottlenecks.
Grid Connection & ANRE Interface
Advisory on ATR, connection contracts, DSOs vs. TSO responsibilities, and alignment with ANRE’s regulatory acts.
- Support for connection approvals (ATR) and technical connection solutions.
- Negotiation and review of connection agreements with DSOs / Transelectrica.
- Clarifications on capacity allocation, curtailment, and grid availability.
- Representation before ANRE and system operators on regulatory interpretations.
- Alignment of grid documentation with investors’ / lenders’ expectations.
CfDs, Corporate PPAs & Energy Contracts
We prepare projects for the future CfD market and for long-term offtake agreements that secure financing.
- Drafting and negotiating corporate PPAs (physical / virtual) with industrial off-takers.
- Contractual structures aligned with Romanian and EU market rules.
- Risk allocation, performance guarantees, change-in-law and termination clauses.
- Interplay between EPC/O&M contracts and offtake / CfD frameworks.
- Bankability review for lenders and investors.
Project Finance & Security Packages
Legal work that helps the project reach financial close — not just obtain permits.
- Support in negotiations with banks / IFIs for energy projects.
- Security packages, step-in rights, assignment of project contracts.
- Alignment of shareholder agreements with financing structure.
- Legal opinions on permits, land, and regulatory framework.
- CP/CPP lists (conditions precedent) for investors.
Legal DD & Regulatory Health Check
For acquisitions, JV, or portfolio consolidation — we verify the legal robustness of the project.
- Title to land and rights of way.
- Permits, licenses, grid and environmental status.
- Contractual commitments, exclusivity and option agreements.
- Regulatory risks and red-flag reports for investors.
- Recommendations to make the project bankable.
Regulatory & Energy-Sector Disputes
When permits, connection terms or contracts are blocked, we step in.
- Challenging administrative decisions regarding permits or licenses.
- Disputes with DSOs/TSO on connection, curtailment or penalties.
- Contractual disputes in EPC / O&M / supply agreements.
- Representation before Romanian authorities and courts.
- Negotiated settlements to reduce delay claims.
Start an energy mandate
Tell us what you need: new PV/wind/BESS project, grid issue, PPA, regulatory clarification or acquisition of a project SPV.
Membership & Recognition
Independent recognition and active memberships that reflect our European standards and trusted network.
