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Dentons

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Dentons

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The Dentons Energy and Infrastructure team in Bucharest is well-known and respected in the local market as a pioneer, being among the very first to deal with renewable energy projects, starting in 2006. The Dentons team has solidified its impact on the market as it has been involved in landmark transactions in the Romanian market in recent years.

The team handles a wide range of transactional mandates, including acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures across various energy sectors from green energy—wind, hydropower solar, and storage—to oil and gas, as well as nuclear.

The team led by Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu has built a strong portfolio of clients, acting for domestic companies, strategic and financial investors and developers, as well as for international energy companies and large global and regional players. Dentons’ cross-border capabilities and seamless collaboration between various practices in multiple jurisdictions have played a significant role in positioning the firm as an important player in the energy market in Romania and in the CEE region.

Together with a powerful Banking & Finance and Capital Markets team, Dentons is frequently instructed for energy and project finance mandates, and energy-related IPOs. Recently, the team strengthened its market position through the addition of a public procurement and infrastructure expert, building a well-rounded practice that can handle all energy regulatory and compliance matters.

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Projects & Energy - Romania

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons assists clients with regulatory matters as well as acquisitions and developments of renewable energy plants. Additionally, the law firm advises on contractual matters, such as construction and concession agreements. It acts alongside the firm's network of offices across Europe on multi-jurisdictional mandates. Its clients benefit from a close collaboration with the firm's M&A team during energy sector transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons acted for EnergoNuclear on the negotiation and award of an EPCM contract for the advancement of Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Units.

Strengths

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  • The Dentons team's commercial awareness, combined with strong due diligence capabilities and risk mitigation strategies, consistently supports clients in achieving successful outcomes.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • Dentons is capable of transposing complex commercial agreements into transaction documents and is very thorough throughout its analysis.

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  • Dentons goes above and beyond to deliver in the fastest manner possible.

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  • The team has good knowledge of local regulations and requirements.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu
    Band 2Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu

    Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu

    Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu is well known in the market for his expertise in the energy sector. He often represents clients in cross-border acquisitions and advises companies on regulatory and contractual matters.
    • Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu is always eager to support his clients.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope
    • We value Claudiu's broad experience and good understanding of client needs.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope
    • Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu is deeply rooted in the Romanian energy market and is capable of coming up with very sophisticated and creative mechanisms to unlock deals.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope
    • Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu is very business-oriented.

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