Musat & Asociatii‘s infrastructure, PPP and public procurement team focuses on the development, acquisition and divestitures of large-scale projects, working with sponsors, lenders, project originators, development banks and multilateral agencies. Both private and state-sponsored infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on the transportation sector, are areas in which the team is particularly strong. Notable specialisms within the team also include military projects and social infrastructure projects. Angela Porumb is a key contact for project-related litigations. Practice group co-heads Iulian Popescu and Razvan Stoicescu have longstanding experience in the PPP and procurement sector.

The public procurement and PPP team at the ‘outstanding law firm‘ Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen harnesses its longstanding experience in the sector to further infrastructure growth in Romania. It has notable experience in road, railway, and water treatment infrastructure alongside projects related to the construction of regional hospitals and airport facilities. The firm has hubs in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara, and is able to tailor advice to the specifics of local markets.  The ‘smart, transparent and reliable‘ Adina Chilim-Dumitriu co-heads the practice group with Adriana Gaspar. Alexandru Aman is a ‘go-to person when it comes to facing any legal matter concerning‘ PPP and procurement’.

The PPP and procurement group at Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii works closely with the firm’s concessions, infrastructure and project finance offerings to support clients ranging from large entrepreneurs and construction companies to corporate entities across the energy, environment, IT, healthcare, and agriculture sectors. The development and implementation of national projects involving road rehabilitation, construction and utilities is the team’s key area of strength; clients also praise the team’s ability to work internationally. Practice head Florian Nițu is supported by the ‘technically impeccable’ Ramona Pentilescu and Diana Dobra, who is noted for her experience in EU law.

‘VASS Lawyers‘ public procurement practice is praised for its 'tailored, strategic advice’. The corporate boutique specialises in PPP and public procurement, with complimentary dispute resolution, public law, contracts and competition expertise. It advises a range of private investors and public bodies across the infrastructure, construction, education, transportation, healthcare and security sectors. Founder and managing partner Iulia Vass, ‘whose profound expertise offers a competitive edge in navigating complex procurement projects’, has extensive experience in the market. Bianca Bello‘s practice focuses on projects in the construction and real estate sectors; Alexandra Mititelu is recommended for dispute resolution, with expertise across both litigation and arbitration.

‘A popular choice when it comes to PPP and procurement in Romania’, the team at Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is experienced in large-scale social infrastructure, telecoms networks, transport, and utilities projects. Military procurement projects are an area of growing strength for the team, which has significant expertise in regulatory matters: recently, advising the International Finance Corporation on PPP frameworks in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Șerban Pâslaru, co-head of the team, advises both investors and public authorities on a range of high-value projects. Vlad Cercel co-heads the team alongside Pâslaru and has had notable involvement in Romanian legislative change in the area. Iuliana Leon is described as 'practical and very meticulous’.

The ability to ‘deal with complex procurement issues in a highly regulated environments’ is a hallmark of the public procurement and PPP team at Bondoc si Asociatii SCA. The firm’s market expertise is reflected in its involvement with legislative change, while cooperation with White & Case LLP give the group access toa network of global resources. The team leverages its cross-practice capabilities to advise clients in the life sciences, healthcare, construction, transportation, energy, and urban development sectors. Team head Simona Petrișor combines banking, finance and projects expertise, while Viorel Dinu is particularly strong in dispute resolution. Ioana Katona is a further name to note.

The regulatory team at Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA draws upon its wider energy, infrastructure, banking and finance, dispute resolution and insolvency expertise to advise a range of lenders and bidders in the projects, concessions and public procurement space. A particular area of strength is transport infrastructure projects, along with corporate energy efficiency programmes. Mihai Băicoianu joined the team in March 2023 from Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners and is recommended as ‘an exceptional professional in the public procurement field‘. Matei Florea heads the team; Valeria Stropșa is also recommended.

Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners is ‘a very well-known firm specialising in public procurement and PPP matters, advising both tenderers and contracting entities in high-profile and complex projects‘. It leverages its combined litigious and consultancy strength to support international clients in sectors including construction, energy, and healthcare through all stages of procurement procedures. Team co-head Monica Strimbei‘s ‘dedication and professionalism‘ along with her particular strength in dispute resolution, including both litigation and arbitration, makes her a popular choice for complex disputes in the area. For advisory and strategic work, head of public procurement Elena Iacob is described as ‘an authority‘.

The public projects and public-private partnership team at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL fields a growing team of sector-experienced practitioners, with notable work this year for the European Investment Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. As a member of the EY Law network the team has an international reach. Andrei Ștefanovici and Andra Iftemie co-lead the team, which is ‘particularly experienced in terms of state aid notifications and requirements‘.

The public procurement department at Beatrice Onica- Jarka & Asociații is characterised by its ‘dedication, patience, but also deep knowledge', assisting clients through the entire procedure from the analysis of award documentation and compliance matters through to post-contractual matters. Both consultancy work and matters involving administrative justice are handled by the team, with particular emphasis on projects involving infrastructure and superstructure in ports. Beatrice Onica-Jarka and Daniel Stiger co-lead the team.

bpv Grigorescu Stefanica‘s procurement, concessions and PPP team works in tandem with its energy and natural resources offering to support clients in their power and renewable energy projects, including the refurbishment, overhaul and expansion of existing coal and gas-fired power generation units across Romania. Team head Anca Albulescu combines strength in energy, PPP and real estate, advising clients on project financing, infrastructure acquisitions and investments, and public procurement; Daniel Ștefănică is recommended for his dispute resolution prowess.

DLA Piper Dinu SCA harnesses the wider firm’s European reach in its public procurement work, advising on matters at the intersection of competition and procurement both internationally and within Romania. Areas of particular strength include defence procurement, the pharmaceutical sector, and waste management services providers. Livia Zamfiropol co-leads the team, combining corporate, competition and life sciences expertise to support clients facing regulatory challenges including work with enforcement authorities. Co-head Paula Corban-Pelin specialises in the structuring of local presences for foreign investors in Romania.

Combining the firm’s strength in real estate, energy and dispute resolution, the projects team at Filip & Company has expertise spanning construction, transport, energy, automotives and pharmaceuticals. It regularly works with international law firms to support their Romania-based projects work, advising local and international companies, project developers and investment funds. Ioana Roman heads the projects offering, alongside heading the real estate department, and has particular experience in advising energy companies. Co-head of the offering George Trantea is particularly strong in dispute resolution.

Kinstellar's infrastructure and projects team is a standout in the energy infrastructure sector, with experience in regulatory matters for both nuclear and oil and gas projects, corporate and commercial issues, EPC contracts, and sector-specific litigation. Its expertise also includes transportation infrastructure matters, an area in which the team has international reach. Iustinian Captariu heads both the energy and natural resources and infrastructure and projects teams; Remus Codreanu specialises in dispute resolution.

ONV Law‘s projects, energy and public procurement team ‘has vast experience and profound expertise’ in the market, including ‘an in-depth understanding of public infrastructure-specific nuances‘. Energy and utilities transactions and projects are particular area of expertise, along with notable strength in infrastructure matters and administrative law. Alina Bilan, who ‘has a track record of handling complex concession and public procurement projects‘, co-heads the team with Sinziana Barbieru, who has a strong track record in state aid projects.

The PPP and procurement team at Popescu & Asociatii draws on its ‘broad expertise covering complex projects and transactions‘ to advise clients across the transport, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources, and energy sectors. Loredana Popescu co-heads the team and is praised for her ‘deep expertise in PPP and the procurement landscape in Romania’. Co-heads Dana Bivol and Octavian Popescu specialise in environmental law and dispute resolution; the latter is particularly noted for his arbitration work.

The ‘knowledgeable‘ public procurement team at Voicu & Asociatii advises bidding consortia, awarding authorities, contractors and lenders, providing legal, commerical and strategic support. Its particular sector strengths lie in transport, construction, urban infrastructure, public utilities, environmental protection, and waste. The team carries out both contentious and non-contentious work, with an emphasis on procurement litigation where bidders have objected to procurement requirements. Raluca Mihai co-leads the team with Marta Popa: the former specialises in public procurement along with administrative law and FIDIC contracts, and the latter is a particular expert in the energy field.