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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New 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
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Publication in the Official Gazette of Romania of Law no. 243/2024 on Consumer Protection regarding the Total Cost of Credit and the Assignment of Claims
On 13 August 2024, Law no. 243/2024 on Consumer Protection regarding the Total Cost of Credit and the Assignment of Claims (“Law no. 243/2024“) was published in Part I of the Official Gazette of Romania no. 807 and it is set to come into force…
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…
Electronic signature | Law no. 214/2024 on electronic signature and trust services
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…
2021 Updates on Anti-Money Laundering
On 30 April 2021 several amendments1 to the Law no. 129/2019 on the prevention and combating of money laundering and terrorism financing (the “AML Law”) have entered into force. The main amendments to the AML Law include: • the obligation to submit the statement on…
Leroy and Associates advised Groupe Rocher on its acquisition of Romania's Sabon retailer
“In 2020, the M&A market has started with high hopes with Q1 witnessing a larger number of transactions signed by reference to the same time period in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic has postponed or even cancelled deals that had not reached closing by the end…
Amendments to the Law on the acquisition of agricultural lands
Law no. 175/2020 published with the Official Gazette no. 741 / 14 August 2020 (the “Law”) amending law no. 17/2014 on the sale and purchase of extra muros agricultural lands (the “Law no. 17/2014”) entered into force on the 13th of October. Click here to…
Important amendments to Companies Law
The Law No. 223/2020 for the simplification and de-bureaucratization of the transfer of shares in limited liability companies and of the payment of the share capital, has been published in the Official Gazette of Romania No. 1018/2 November 2020 and enters into force on 4…
Real Estate
“The lawyers are business-oriented and give you solutions, rather than just raising issues.” – Chambers Europe Leroy şi Asociaţii’s real estate lawyers are involved in real estate…