Leroy si Asociatii assisted Tereos on a significant transaction for the sugar industry in 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 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

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…

Romania’s Disaster Movie: The Film Industry Cash Rebate Scheme that Wasn’t

Romania’s Disaster Movie: The Film Industry Cash Rebate Scheme that Wasn’t

2018 saw the introduction of the Romanian movie production cash rebate system and a subsequent uptick in movie productions seeking to develop in Romania. The ambitiously outlined rebate system seemed quite appealing, initially. However, over the past three years, it failed to live up to…

Renewed Efforts to Develop PPPs in Romania

Renewed Efforts to Develop PPPs in Romania

Although Romania’s history with public-private partnerships (PPPs) spans over two decades, the legal framework in force until 2018 did not attract sufficient private partner interest for the development of such projects. As a result, to date, the number of successful PPPs remains rather low. The…

New Government Ordinance No. 18/2022 | Corporate Law | Romania

New Government Ordinance No. 18/2022 | Corporate Law | Romania

NEW GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE NO. 18/2022 PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND OPERATION IN ROMANIA OF REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES OF FOREIGN COMPANIES AND ECONOMIC ORGANIZATIONS The Government Ordinance no. 18/2022 pertaining to the authorization and operation in Romania of representative offices of foreign companies and economic organizations (the…

New Law No. 265/2022 Replacing the Trade Registry Law No. 26/1990 and amending the Companies Law No. 31/1990

New Law No. 265/2022 Replacing the Trade Registry Law No. 26/1990 and amending the Companies Law No. 31/1990

On 26 July 2022, Law No. 265/2022 regarding the trade registry and amending and supplementing other legal instruments applicable to the registration with the trade registry (“Law No. 265/2022”), including the Companies Law No. 31/1990 (“Companies Law”), was published in the Official Gazette No. 750/2022. …

Leroy si Asociatii is recognized by IFLR1000 once again

Leroy si Asociatii is recognized by IFLR1000 once again

  IFLR1000 has published its 2022 rankings and Leroy si Asociatii has maintained a leading position with high rankings in several categories. The firm’s mergers and acquisitions, banking & finance, capital markets and project development practices are all ranked by IFLR1000, having both its partners…

Implementation Of Regulation (EU) 452/2019

Implementation Of Regulation (EU) 452/2019

Publication in the Official Gazette of Government Emergency Ordinance no. 46/2022 on measures to implement Regulation (EU) 452/2019 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the examination of foreign direct investment in the Union and for…

Andreea Toma, Partner at Leroy și Asociații, has been awarded the title of IFLR 1000 Women Leaders 2022

Andreea Toma, Partner at Leroy și Asociații, has been awarded the title of IFLR 1000 Women Leaders 2022

With more than 20 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, banking & finance and projects & infrastructure, Andreea Toma has been awarded the title of IFLR 1000 Women Leaders 2022. Her competence has been recognized by IFLR 1000 for the third year in a…

Decision no. 564 / 11 November 2021 entered into force on 24 December 2021

Decision no. 564 / 11 November 2021 entered into force on 24 December 2021

Decision for the approval of the Norms on the regulation, recognition, approval or acceptance of the procedure for the remote identification of persons via video means Decision no. 564 / 11 November 2021 issued by the Authority for the Digitization of Romania (the “Authority”) approving…

Andreea Toma, entered the 2021 Global Guide of the Best Legal Professionals, prepared by IFLR 1000!

Andreea Toma, entered the 2021 Global Guide of the Best Legal Professionals, prepared by IFLR 1000!

With more than 20 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, banking & finance and projects & infrastructure, Andreea Toma is once again recognized by IFLR 1000 WOMEN LEADERS 2021!   “Andreea has an impressive track record, being consistently appreciated by clients and peers for…

Leroy și Asociații strengthens its litigation and arbitration practice in collaboration with Nela Petrișor - a highly reputed legal professional

Leroy și Asociații strengthens its litigation and arbitration practice in collaboration with Nela Petrișor - a highly reputed legal professional

Leroy și Asociații strengthens its litigation and arbitration department through the professional cooperation with Nela Petrișor, as Of Counsel. „We are delighted with Nela Petrișor’s decision to collaborate with our law firm. Her vast experience not only complements, but adds value to our projects, while…

Leroy și Asociații promotes four lawyers, consolidating their activity in strategic areas such as Litigation, Real estate, Banking & Finance and Labor Law

Leroy și Asociații promotes four lawyers, consolidating their activity in strategic areas such as Litigation, Real estate, Banking & Finance and Labor Law

Promoting professional value is the strategy of Leroy și Asociații to consolidate their leading position on the Romanian legal market. Leroy și Asociații promotes four lawyers: Vincențiu Constantin – Managing Associate and Head of Dispute Resolution; Luminița Bușuricu – Litigation & Real Estate, Adriana Spătaru…

Leroy and Associates advised Groupe Rocher on its acquisition of Romania's Sabon retailer

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…

France - Romania: A long history of excellent cooperation

France - Romania: A long history of excellent cooperation

As part of the Romanian Prime Minister, Ludovic Orban’s visit to Paris this Monday, October 26th, and his meeting with Prime Minister Jean Castex, it is important to recall the solidity and the anteriority of the political and cultural links between the two countries.  The…

Andreea Toma recognized by IFLR 1000 WOMEN LEADERS 2020

Andreea Toma recognized by IFLR 1000 WOMEN LEADERS 2020

Andreea Toma, Partner at  Leroy and Associates,  entered the Global Guide of the Best Legal Professionals, prepared by IFLR 1000! With more than 19 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, banking & finance and projects & infrastructure, IFLR 1000 underlines that “Andreea has an…

Corporate M&A

Corporate M&A

“A serious and rigorous team, which provides punctual advice.” – Chambers Europe “The team handles cross-border regulatory and transactional work. The team co-heads are Bruno Leroy and Andreea Toma, who ‘foresees any difficulties’.” – Legal 500 EMEA Corporate and M&A is an essential practice at…

Real Estate

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 acquisition, development and construction as well as financing projects in the Romanian market. We advise investors, developers, contractors…