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…
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…
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…
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“). …
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…
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…
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…
The Artificial Intelligence Act was published
On 12 July 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (the “AI Act”) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union (the full text of the AI Act is available here). The AI Act is a pioneering regulation…
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…
Intellectual Property Law | AI-generated work and copyrights
European Union (EU) landmark court decision regarding copyright for AI-generated works In a recent landmark decision, the Municipal Court of Prague ruled that an image created by an AI tool cannot be protected by copyright because it lacks a natural person as its author.…