1. General context Since the Mining Law no. 85/2003 (“Mining Law”) entered into force on March 27, 2003, the economic and social environment in Romania has undergone a major evolution, marked by the increase of investments, especially with the accession… Read moreDigging for modernisation – Mining Law
1. Introduction Law no. 296 of December 21, 2020 for the amendment and completion of Law no. 227/2015 regarding the Fiscal Code (the “Law no. 296/2020”) brought a series of beneficial changes to the business environment, applicable starting with January… Read moreOverview on the new amendments to the Romanian Fiscal Code
1. Introduction Using the digital environment for work related activities entails risks that are enhanced by the continuous digitisation of the society. Such risks include an increase in the number of cyberattacks that can lead to security breaches, including personal… Read moreHow to keep your data safe in the new digital employment environment
1. Introduction Though not more than two years have passed since the Directive on security of network and information systems[1] (“NIS Directive”) had to be transposed by the Member States into their national legislation, the European Commission (the “Commission”) has… Read moreThe review of the NIS Directive – what to expect
1. Background On October 30, 2020, the European Commission sent a reasoned opinion[1] regarding Romania’s failure to notify the national measures allowing for the identification of operators, the number of operators of essential services and the thresholds used in the… Read moreRomania is enacting the secondary legislation pertaining to cybersecurity in an effort to avoid european sanctions
1. Overview of licensing regulatory activity The second part of the year 2020 was marked by a very intense regulatory activity carried out by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (“ANRE”), aiming to implement in the secondary legislation the provisions of… Read moreNew licensing rules for activities in the energy field
The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (“ANRE”) issued a new procedure applicable for the settlement by ANRE of the complaints filed by the existing or future final clients of electricity and gas, as well as by the existing and future grid… Read moreNew disputes resolution rules in the energy sector
1. Background As a part of European Union (”EU”), Romania regularly updates its legislation to reflect the direction provided by the European legal framework. One field of primary importance which is ever-changing is that of cross-border organized crime. Given the… Read moreUpdates of the Romanian Criminal Law in accordance with relevant EU Law Provisions
This fall, three longstanding attorneys of the firm, namely Daniel Alexie, Anca Băițan and Diana Borcean, stepped up in the MPR Partners | Maravela, Popescu & Asociații hierarchy. Daniel Alexie was promoted to Managing Associate. Daniel is member of the… Read moreA new round of promotions at MPR Partners | Maravela, Popescu & Asociații
1. Introduction Pharmacy Law no. 266/2008 (the “Pharmacy Law”) was recently amended by Law no. 243/2020 approving the Government Ordinance no. 4/2018 amending and supplementing the Pharmacy Law no. 266/2008 which was published in the Official Gazette of Romania no…. Read moreChanges to the Romanian Pharmacy Law
