Government Emergency Ordinance No. 32/2026 on the access of foreign workers to the Romanian labor market was published in the Official Gazette of Romania no. 335 / 27.04.2026 and is set to overhaul the legal regime applicable to the employment of third-country nationals in Romania, while…
Draft Law on Pay Transparency and on Strengthening the Application of the Principle of Equal Pay for Equal Work or Work of Equal Value Between Women and Men On 30 March 2026, the Ministry of Labor, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity published for public consultation…
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Roxana Palade to the position of Senior Associate. Roxana is a valued member of the firm, practicing within our Competition, Employment, Intellectual Property & Data Protection departments. She holds a Law degree from the University of…
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…
Law no. 239/15.12.2025 establishing certain measures to restore and render more efficient public resources and to amend and supplement certain legal instruments (hereinafter the “Law”), was published in the Official Gazette of Romania no. 1160/15.12.2025. The main amendments that are relevant to companies’ law, are…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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“). …
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The enactment of Law no. 214/2024 on the use of electronic signatures, timestamps, and the provision of trust services based thereon (“Law no. 214/2024”) marks a significant advancement in the Romanian legislation. It aims to establish a clearer and more predictable legal framework for the…