Ana Maria has successfully handled an impressive number of complex and large-scale cases for a diverse range of clients. She has represented leading national and international companies, taking a personalized approach to each case, handling with passion and attention to details all mandates assigned by our clients, respectively focusing always on bringing innovative strategies and practical solutions to client issues.
Ana Maria has particular expertise in sectors including construction, transportation, media, technology and civil/military equipment and infrastructure.
Her practice also includes a strong focus on environmental law, but also on TMT, IT & Data protection regulatory matters and compliance.
A worldwide producer of inorganic pigments, in relation with the implementation of certain environmental measures, including the modernization of the waste water treatment facilities, pursuant to the requirements undertaken under the company’s integrated environmental authorization. The services provided included legal assistance in relation with analysing the compliance by the company with the applicable legal framework, representation in the relation with the competent environmental protection and water management authorities, as well as the drafting of various reports, letters and correspondence with the competent authorities of Romania.
A leading company in the energy field, in connection with the implementation of the first transactions in Romania under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme concerning greenhouse gas emission allowances for 2008-2012. We advised on relevant national and EU legislation in connection with the EU-ETS trading scheme, providing legal opinions on the validity of transactions and the capacity of Romanian counterparts and participating as speakers in joint conferences on the implementation of the trading scheme and the mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol in Romania.
A consortium, led by a giant British oil company, with respect to the entire range of environmental matters pertaining to the development of the Nabucco west gas pipeline.
A subsidiary of one of the most important construction companies in the People’s Republic of China, in connection with the public acquisition procedure organized by the National Administration “Romanian Water”- Dobrogea Seaside, for the award of the contract having as object “Design and execution of the component works of the coastal protection system in order to reduce the coastal erosion”.
A major industrial company, in connection with the renewal of the environmental authorization for the exploitation area from the “Valea lui Aric Quarry – Drumul Iazului Valley – Tefic’s Hill” and obtaining a new environmental authorization for a wider exploitation area, considering the peculiarities of the protected natural areas part of the European ecological network “Natura 2000” and the lack of an agreed management and regulation plan for the site “Natura 2000” which overlaps with the location where the Quarry is. We advised on all the pre-authorization stages, including the preparation of the analysis and reports on the existence of habitats of community interest and of the priority habitats existing in protected natural areas. We also advised the Client in the relationship with the environmental authorities during the discussions on specific issues regarding regulatory compliance.
A leading energy company, during all the requisite procedures related to obtaining all the environmental permits required to implement the client’s wind power projects in Romania and other environmental issues related to the project. The process involved extensive environmental due diligence exercises, scheduling, implementation and risk management of the permitting process.
A giant American online social media and social networking service company based in California and one of the “Big Four” technology companies along with others, with more than 2.3 billion monthly active users. We have assisted this company on legal matters pertaining to current and future norms related to EU law covering fixed and wireless telecoms, internet, and broadcasting and transmission services. We have also assisted on interactions and discussions with relevant Romanian stakeholders on the forward-looking and simplified rules that make it more attractive for all companies to invest in new top-quality infrastructure and the manner to ensure a fair and equal playing field for telecoms and over-the-top operators.
A worldwide IT software development company, and its Romanian subsidiary, with regard to various legal issues in connection with software development.
The Romanian Government, for an in-depth legal analysis of the IT, Telecoms & Media regulatory-related matters, in connection with the National Radio Communication Company and the National Post Network, including reviewing the portfolio of contracts, licenses, permits, authorizations, etc.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, General Inspectorate of Communications, Eurostrategies, and InterConnect Communications, in conducting legal and legislative research and analysis in relation to a major project for the re-evaluation and harmonization of Romanian communication laws.
A major American bank, on various legal issues regarding Data Protection, reviewing the personal data transfer agreement and drafting an analysis of the data protection/privacy, bank secrecy/confidentiality, and financial outsourcing requirements that may apply to cross-border customer data transfers outside Romania.
A global entertainment company, in relation to regulatory aspects pertaining to the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Registration Page of its online services, as well as in relation to various End User Licenses accompanying its products, Repair Service Plan and Warranty Terms and Conditions, Digital Imaging Accessories End-User Licenses, and other legal assistance in relation to regulatory requirements.
A Turkish top international contractor, active in the areas of construction and infrastructure (e.g. highways, airports, dams, tunnels, bridges), in matters pertaining to the participation and implementation of major public construction works in Romania in cooperation with public authorities, e.g. the National Railway Company (in Romanian, “CFR”), Metrorex S.A., the National Road Infrastructure Management Company (in Romanian, “CNAIR”), the National Investment Company (in Romanian, “CNI”) and the Intercommunity Development Association for Metropolitan Infrastructure.
A major Turkish commercial vehicles manufacturer, in various local acquisition and implementation projects for delivery of electric buses to municipalities aimed at modernising the public transport infrastructure in the biggest cities of Romania. All of this client mandates are particularly complex due to their substantial value and significance for the Romanian transport system and modernisation of the car park by the largest cities.
A global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, through its subsidiary (global leader in high-end resin technology and services, operating in more than 30 countries) in the development of various potential transactions and projects with the local Romanian authorities in connection with the development of a waste water treatment plant, as well as assistance and representation in various environmental law and regulatory matters.
An American online social media and social networking service company based in California and (one of the “Big Four” technology companies along with Amazon, Apple, and Google), with more than 2.3 billion monthly active users, on various legal matters pertaining to current and future norms related to EU law covering fixed and wireless telecoms, as well as internet, broadcasting and transmission services.
A Romanian leading company that offers technical and engineering services in connection with various acquisition and implementation projects as the public acquisition projects ongoing with the Romanian Ministry of Defence or other main public authorities, in relation to all stages of the procedure, including in relation to the completion of the procedure and the execution of the procurement contract, as well as in relation to the maintenance of the complex participation structure and compliance with multi-jurisdictional requirements, military regulatory provisions and in relation to agreements to be concluded with foreign and local partners.
A leading German retailer (part of Schwarz-Group) in the field of FMCG in various energy related projects, such as installation of its own electricity production units on the rooftops of its retail stores, installation of electrical stations for recharge of electric vehicles, securing of various endorsements for the purpose of operating such, as well as for related operations for ensuring predictable energy supply on their entire retail network in Romania caused by the recent energy crisis as well as the conflict near Romanian borders, such as interactions with energy regulators and multiple rounds of negotiation with energy suppliers to secure stability of network supply.
A subsidiary of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, in connection with the participation in two major sectoral procurement procedures organized by the Natural Gas Transmission Company TRANSGAZ SA Mediaş: Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary-Austria project and Moldova project, aimed to insure Romanian gas connection with the member states envisaged by these projects.
A local company with over 20 years of experience in the field of construction and engineering, in connection with the public procurement procedure organized by the National Road Infrastructure Management Company (in Romanian, “CNAIR”), for the attribution of the framework agreement having as object “Design and execution Extension to 4 lanes DN 7 Baldana - Titu km 30 + 950 - 52 + 350”, in particular by providing legal representation at all stages of litigation and before the European Court of Justice in Case C-267/18, obtaining a favourable solution for the client.