On 8 December 2025, Law no. 207/2025 for the amendment of Art. 22 of Law no. 10/1995 on quality in construction, as well as for the completion of Art. 26 of the Law on cadastre and real estate publicity no. 7/1996 (“Law no. 207/2025”) was…
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The Decision of the Government of Romania to Criminalize the Breach of International Sanctions Established at European Union Level
According to an official press release issued by the Government of Romania on 2 October 2025 [link], during the government meeting held on the same date, the Draft Law amending and supplementing Government Emergency Ordinance no. 202/2008 on the implementation of international sanctions, as well…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
CYBERSECURITY | Draft law transposing the NIS 2 Directive
The transposition of the updated Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (the “NIS2 Directive“) is underway in Romania as well. Member states have until October 17, 2024, to incorporate the directive into their national legislation. In…
Data Protection | Facial recognition in airports
Opinion 11/2024 of the European Data Protection Board on the use of facial recognition to streamline airport passengers’ flow On 23 May 2024, the European Data Protection Board (the EDPB) issued an opinion regarding the use of facial recognition technology in airports to streamline…
Changes to Procedural Norms Regarding Legal Costs
On 9 April 2024, the Chamber of Deputies, acting as the decision-making body, adopted the legislative proposal to amend Article 30 of Law No. 51/1995 on the organization and practice of the profession of attorney-at-law and Article 451 of Law No. 134/2010 on the Civil…
Law 50/2024 on the implementation of the Digital Services Act has entered into force
Law no. 50/2024 on establishing measures for the application of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a single market for digital services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (the “DSA”), as well as on amending and supplementing Law…
Government Emergency Ordinance on Credit Administrators and Credit Purchasers
Status: During the session of the Government of Romania on 28 February 2024, the Government of Romania adopted the government emergency ordinance concerning credit administrators and credit purchasers (”GEO”). The GEO will come into effect only after its publication in the Official Gazette of Romania.…
Leroy si Asociatii assisted Tereos on a significant transaction for the sugar industry in Romania
The M&A team of the law firm Leroy si Asociatii assisted TEREOS, one of the world’s largest sugar producers, on the takeover of its sugar factory in Ludus, Romania, by two independent Romanian investors. Leroy si Asociatii, with Bruno Leroy – Founding Partner and Andreea Toma – Partner, coordinated…
Law no. 361/2022 on the protection of whistleblowers in the public interest
Law no. 361/2022 is one of the much-awaited legal novelties of the end of 2022. Its objective is to regulate the general framework for the protection of persons who report violations of legislation in certain domains, which occurred or are likely to occur, within public…
Government Emergency Ordinance No. 41/2022
As of January 1st 2023, the sanctions for failing to comply with the provisions of the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 41/2022 on the creation of the National System for monitoring the road transport of high fiscal risk goods enter into force. A. Status The Government…