Legal updates: Electronic surveillance for the purpose of enforcing freedom restricting sanctions

1. The context Recently, Law no. 146/2021 regarding electronic surveillance within judicial and executional criminal proceedings (“Law no. 146/2021”) was published in the Official Gazette of Romania, for the first time regulating the use of electronic monitoring devices in Romania…. Read moreLegal updates: Electronic surveillance for the purpose of enforcing freedom restricting sanctions

Save the date: Independent EU law firm opens its first UK office

We are delighted to announce that MPR Partners, a multidisciplinary law firm with a focus on commercial law and a strong presence in the CEE, is finalising the process for the opening of its first London office in the City…. Read moreSave the date: Independent EU law firm opens its first UK office

The use of electronic signature in the fields of construction, architecture and urbanism

1. Background The last few months have been marked by the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic which made obviously the need for digitalization and led the competent authorities to adopt several measures in this regard. In this context, the… Read moreThe use of electronic signature in the fields of construction, architecture and urbanism

Digging for modernisation – Mining Law

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

Sequel of supporting measures adopted for the business environment

1. General context Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Romanian authorities enacted several tax measures in order to prevent the business environment from collapsing. By way of example, some of the already implemented measures are the following: (i)… Read moreSequel of supporting measures adopted for the business environment

The new era of bilaterally negotiated power purchase agreements

1. General overview As a direct consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak and the consequent measures implemented by the Romanian State, the economic growth process has experienced a short to medium term slowdown, impacting the labor market and subsequently household income…. Read moreThe new era of bilaterally negotiated power purchase agreements

MPR PARTNERS | MARAVELA, POPESCU & ROMAN is the recipient of two of Lexology’s Client Choice awards

MPR PARTNERS | MARAVELA, POPESCU & ROMAN’s both founding partners have been awarded in the 2020 edition of the prestigious Lexology Client Choice Awards. Established in 2005, Client Choice Awards recognize those law firms and partners around the world that… Read moreMPR PARTNERS | MARAVELA, POPESCU & ROMAN is the recipient of two of Lexology’s Client Choice awards

Solving tax disputes for the avoidance of double taxation

1. Introduction The Government Ordinance no. 19/2019 amending and supplementing the Law no. 207/2015 on the Fiscal Procedure Code (the “Government Ordinance 19/2019”) brings a new mechanism for resolving tax disputes for the avoidance of double taxation. This new mechanism… Read moreSolving tax disputes for the avoidance of double taxation

Maravela & Asociaţii supports HOSPICE Casa Speranţei

Starting with this year, Maravela & Asociații acts as honorary patron of HOSPICE Casa Speranței’s Adunații Copăceni socio-medical project. The nongovernmental charity organization HOSPICE Casa Speranței was established in Braşov, in 1992, at the initiative of the British Graham Perolls,… Read moreMaravela & Asociaţii supports HOSPICE Casa Speranţei