Suciu Popa has advised on the establishment of Enel Group's e-mobility arm in Romania under the Enel X Way brand.
D&B David and Baias Advises Fiterman Pharma on Sale of Uractiv Portfolio to Terapia
PwC's Romanian affiliate D&B David and Baias has advised Fiterman Pharma on the sale of its Uractiv product portfolio to Sun Pharma company Terapia. KPMG Legal affiliate Toncescu si Asociatii reportedly advised the buyer.
BPV Grigorescu Stefanica and LC Legal Proof Advise on Smart ID Dynamics' Acquisition of Spectrum’s Retail ERP Business
BPV Grigorescu Stefanica has advised Sarmis Capital-backed Smart ID Dynamics on the acquisition of the Brasov-based integrated software solutions provider Spectrum. LC Legal Proof advised Spectrum on the deal.
Preventing and Combating Money Laundering: Obligation To Notify Imposed on Some Regulated Entities
Law No. 129/2019 on preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing and amending and supplementing certain legislative acts (“Law 129/2019”) has been amended by the Government Emergency Ordinance No. 53/2022 published in the Official Gazette, Part I, No. 394 of 21 April 2022 (“GEO 53/2002”).
RTPR Advises Chimopar on 20-Hectare Land Sale in Bucharest
Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu has advised Chimopar on the EUR 25 million sale of a Bucharest plot of over 20 hectares, located on Theodor Pallady Boulevard.
Closing: Sale of Tiriac Leasing to Banca Transilvania Now Closed
On June 6, 2022, Filip & Company announced that the Tiriac Group’s sale of Tiriac Leasing to Banca Transilvania (reported by CEE Legal Matters on February 7, 2022) has now closed, following regulatory approval.
Deal Expanded: Interview with Glovo on 2021 DOTY for Romania
Glovo’s Victor Racariu Talks About the Deal of the Year in Romania - Glovo's Acquisition of Delivery Hero's Operations in Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Croatia.
Long Awaited Amendments to the Offshore Law Approved and Published
On 25 May 2022, Law no. 157/2022 („Law 157/2022”) amending Law no. 256/2018 on certain measures necessary for the implementation of oil operations by offshore oil perimeter owners (“Offshore Law”) was published in the Official Gazette of Romania no. 516 and entered into force on the same date.
The Protection of Historic Monuments in Romania – Proposed Amendments and Impact
New amendments to Law No. 422/2001 on the protection of historic monuments (Law 422) were posted for discussions on the website of the Ministry of Culture, on January 12, 2022, in the shape of a Government Ordinance (Bill) intended to amend and supplement Law 422. Any suggestions or opinions should have been submitted no later than January 24.
Transposition of the Legislative Package “New Deal for Consumers” Into National Law
Emergency Ordinance No. 58/2022 amending and supplementing consumer protection acts (“GEO No. 58/2022”) was published in the Official Gazette, Part I, No. 456 of 6 May 2022. The act entered into force on 28 May 2022.
Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners Provides Pro Bono Assistance to Colectiv Club Victims
Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners has provided pro bono legal assistance to 45 survivors and persons close to the victims of the Colectiv Club fire before the magistrates of the Bucharest Court of Appeal.
Head of Legal Monica Paraschiv Goes (Enel) Green
Former Enel Romania Head of Legal has joined Enel Green Power as its Head of Legal in Bucharest.
Musat & Asociatii Advises Catted Group on Financing from Libra Internet Bank
Musat & Asociatii has advised the Catted Group on the financing provided by Libra Internet Bank for the development of the Catted Family residential project.
Stratulat Albulescu Advises Machinations.io on USD 3.3 Million Series A Funding Round
Stratulat Albulescu, working with Luxembourg-based Bonn Steichen and Partners, has advised Machinations.io on a USD 3.3 million USD Series A round. White & Case's London office reportedly advised Hiro Capital, who led the round.
Romania: New Fiscal Incentives and Changes in Taxation of Capital Gains for Individuals
GEO no. 67/2022, published in the Official Gazette on 23 May 2022, enforces the application of fiscal incentives for companies who decide to increase their employees’ salaries from the minimum gross salary, i.e. RON 2,550, to RON 2,750, for salaries from 1 June - 31 December 2022.
D&B David and Baias and Mitel & Partners Advise on Sale of Thagora to Lear
PwC's Romanian affiliate D&B David and Baias has advised the shareholders of Thagora Technology on the sale of their company to the Lear Corporation. Mitel & Partners advised Lear.
Dana Toma Joins Wolf Theiss Bucharest as Counsel and Coordinator of Real Estate Practice
Dana Toma has joined Wolf Theiss’ Bucharest office as a Counsel and Coordinator of the Real Estate practice.
Stratulat Albulescu Advises Cyscale and GapMinder on EUR 3 Million Seed Round
Stratulat Albulescu has advised both software developer Cyscale and VC fund GapMinder in a EUR 3 million seed funding round for Cyscale.