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Entry into force of Government Emergency Ordinance no. 38/2025 amending and supplementing Law no. 165/2013 on measures for the finalization of the restitution process, in kind or by equivalent, of real estate abusively taken over during the communist regime in Romania
On 8 August 2025, Government Emergency Ordinance no. 38/2025 amending and supplementing Law no. 165/2013 on measures for the finalization of the restitution process, in kind or by equivalent, of real estate abusively taken over during the communist regime in Romania (“G.E.O. no. 38/2025”), entered into force, having been published in the Official Gazette of
ZIARUL FINANCIAR: Leroy și Asociații assisted VINCI Energies in the acquisition of the EnergoBit Group
Ziarul Financiar reports on the legal assistance provided by Leroy și Asociații to VINCI Energies in the acquisition of the EnergoBit Group The team at Leroy și Asociații had the pleasure of providing legal assistance to VINCI Energies in the acquisition of the EnergoBit Group, a key player in the Romanian electrical energy sector.This transaction
Leroy și Asociații assisted VINCI Energies in the acquisition of the EnergoBit Group
VINCI Energies, a global leader in energy solutions and information technology, signed on July 16, 2025, an agreement to acquire, subject to regulatory approvals, the EnergoBit Group, one of the leading energy solutions providers in Romania. This transaction is part of VINCI Energies’ broader expansion strategy in Central and Eastern Europe and reinforces the company’s
Important Amendment to the Criminal Code Regarding Offences for Which Criminal Proceedings Are Initiated upon Prior Complaint
Law No. 116/2025 amending Law No. 286/2009 on the Criminal Code and amending and supplementing Law No. 26/2024 on the protection order (“Law No. 116/2025“) was published in the Official Gazette of Romania No. 583 of 23 June 2025 and entered into force on 26 June 2025. A key amendment introduced by Law No. 116/2025
Leroy și Asociații contributes to the Romanian public sector’s training in the area of public-private partnerships (PPPs)
The law firm Leroy și Asociații contributed to a high-level training session in the area of public-private partnerships (PPPs), co-organized with the Romanian Ministry of Finances in Bucharest during the period 26–29 May 2025. The training session saw the participation of public sector stakeholders and of international experts, including representatives from the European Bank for
Legislative Updates in Urban Planning and Construction: Government Emergency Ordinance (G.E.O.) No. 31/2025 on certain measures for the simplification of procedures in the field of urban planning and construction and for accelerating investments
1. Entry into force G.E.O. No. 31/2025 on certain measures for the simplification of procedures in the field of urban planning and construction and for accelerating investments (“G.E.O. No. 31/2025“) entered into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette no. 393, i.e., 30 April 2025. However, the provisions on administrative sanctions
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