The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and OTP Bank sealed a EUR 93-million financing agreement for the construction and operation of the Urleasca Wind Farm in Braila County, Romania. Clifford Chance Badea, the Bucharest office of global law firm Clifford Chance was the legal adviser. Urleasca Wind Farm SRL, the project company, is ultimately equally co-owned by BIG Shopping Centers ltd and MEGA OR ltd, two Israeli companies that own and develop shopping malls and are listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange. Nadia Badea, Clifford Chance Partner and Head of the Bucharest Energy Practice, says: “Global investors’ enthusiasm regarding Romania’s renewable energy market is once again highlighted in this deal, which marks the entry of a new high-profile investor and the launch of a representative project for Romania’s green energy transition. As this process accelerates, we support clients and partners with our global knowhow and premium legal advice, confident that Romania can reach its true potential and become a regional player for a sustainable future.” Counsel Andreea Sisman added: “This project gave us the opportunity to once again work with two financial institutions with whom we have a long-term and strong relation. This has proven essential for the successful closing of the deal and the exceptional work delivered by all teams involved on complex aspects.”
The fund Cultura Face Bine, a national funding mechanism for cultural projects backed by private-sector financing, will begin supporting local cultural organizations in 2026. The fund aims to support grassroots cultural initiatives with a proven impact in their communities and which need resources to continue, develop, or transform their activities. The funding mechanism has been […]
The European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday, December 11, that it is referring Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to meet obligations under Ambient Air Quality Directives. According to the Commission, Romania has not ensured that its national air quality monitoring network complies with legally required standards on […]
The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) held an unprecedented press conference on Thursday, December 11, in response to allegations raised in a recent media investigation published by Recorder, with court president Liana Arsenie firmly rejecting the claims. However, at the start of the press event, a judge from within the institution publicly stated that the […]
Romania’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) issued its first response to the Recorder documentary alleging systemic manipulation within the justice system, calling the investigation an amplification of a “campaign to destabilize judicial authority.” The council said on Thursday, December 11, that it will evaluate what measures need to be taken following the report. In a […]
MedLife, Romania’s largest private medical services network, announced on Wednesday, December 10, that it reached a market capitalization of EUR 1 billion on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The milestone secures its position as “the most valuable healthcare company” in the country. The achievement came nine years after MedLife’s listing on BVB in December 2016, […]