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Leroy and Associates Assisted ENGIE Romania in the Acquisition of a 54 MW Wind Project in Constanța County
The law firm Leroy and Associates provided legal assistance to ENGIE Romania throughout the entire acquisition process of a wind project with an installed capacity of 54 MW, located in Mereni commune, Constanța County. The project was acquired in a “ready to build” stage, having obtained all the necessary construction permits to begin the works.
ECONOMIC OPERATORS’ OBLIGATION TO INFORM THE CONSUMERS REGARDING THE COMMERCIAL MARKUP APPLIED TO PRODUCTS SOLD IN RELATION TO THE PURCHASE PRICE
On 18 March 2025, the National Authority for Consumer Protection (“ANPC“) published, for public consultation, a draft order regarding the obligation of economic operators to inform consumers about the commercial markup applied to products sold in relation to the purchase price (the “Draft Order“). The Draft Order aims to enable consumers to easily assess
Recent developments in the Romanian labor law sector
Decision 27/2025 for the amendment and completion of the Methodology on the prevention and combatting of harassment based on sex, as well as moral harassment at the workplace, approved by Government Decision no. 970/2023 (“GD 27/2025”) GD 27/2025 was published in the Official Gazette no. 97 on 3 February 2025. GD 27/2025 extends the scope
EU Cyber Resilience Act
Published in the European Union Official Journal on November 20, 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (the „CRA”) aims to enhance protection for both consumers and businesses adressing the rising cybersecurity threats faced within the European Union. In response to these growing risks, the CRA introduces a comprehensive framework for monitoring compliance, addressing non-compliance, and
NEW ORDER NO. 2938/C/20.12.2024 PERTAINING TO THE MEASURES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY – CAEN Rev. 3
The Order No. 2938/C/20.12.2024 of the Ministry of Justice pertaining to the measures and procedures for the application of the Classification of activities of the national economy – CAEN Rev. 3 (which was approved by the Order No. 377/2024 of the National Institute of Statistics and enters into force on 1 January 2025), was published
NEW LAW NO. 299/2024 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE COMPANY LAW NO. 31/1990
The Law No. 299/02 December 2024 amending and supplementing the Company Law No. 31/1990, was published in the Official Gazette No. 1212/03 December 2024 and entered into force on 6 December 2024. The following main amendments were brought: there is no longer mandatory to include, as the case may be, in the articles
The Awarding of the Sarmiza Bilcescu-Alimănișteanu” Excellence Award by the Dean of the Bucharest Bar Association to Our Colleague, Mihnea Orjan, on the Occasion of the 193rd Anniversary of the Bucharest Bar
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Bucharest Bar Association celebrated its 193rd anniversary, marking the occasion with a festive event that featured three main moments: a roundtable discussion on the topic “Current Issues and Perspectives in the Legal Profession. Artificial Intelligence – A Challenge?”, a reception, and the presentation of the “Sarmiza Bilcescu-Alimănișteanu” Excellence Award.
CONSUMER PROTECTION | Order 539/2024 on consumer informing on the marketing of pre-packaged products whose volume or weight has decreased
1. Overview National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) issued on May 14, 2024 an order (” Order 539/2024”) aiming to ensure that consumers are accurately informed when pre-packaged products experience a reduction in volume or weight while the price remains unchanged. Order 539/2024 was published in the Official Gazette of Romania on September 10, 2024