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Romanian Competition Law Update: Q4 2025
The final quarter of 2025 marked a period of significant competition law developments in Romania, with enforcement actions focusing on vertical restraints and “no-poach” agreements, alongside important merger control decisions in markets such as retail and energy, as...
Romania abolishes the 1% deductibility cap for intra-group IP and management/advisory expenses
February 2026 – At the beginning of 2026, we informed you about a significant tax reform enacted by the Romanian legislature, introducing a new limitation on the deductibility of certain intra-group expenses. Under this measure, taxpayers with turnover below EUR 50...
Kinstellar advises Garbe Industrial on strategic entry into the Romanian market supported by a partnership with Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited
Febuary 2026 – Kinstellar has advised GARBE Industrial, one of Germany’s leading logistics and industrial real estate investors, on its strategic entry into the Romanian market through a completed acquisition, as part of a broader joint venture investment structure...
First Names, Formality & The Fine Line Between Friendly and Disrespectful
Etiquette is often communicated through the smallest details, those subtle choices that quietly shape how a person is perceived. The way someone is addressed, the level of formality chosen, and sensitivity to cultural context all send powerful messages before any real...
Wolf Theiss strengthens energy practice with appointment of Irina Roxana Petre as Partner in Romania
Bucharest, 2 February 2026 - Wolf Theiss announces the appointment of Irina Roxana Petre as Partner in the firm’s Energy Industry Group, effective February 2026. Based in Bucharest, she will further develop the firm's Projects & Energy practice in Romania and...
The first unpaid day of medical leave: Practical implications for Romanian employers
Effective 1 February 2026, Emergency Ordinance No. 91/2025 introduces a material change to the medical leave indemnity regime in Romania: the first day of medical leave will not be compensated. Under the previous framework, employers covered the first five days of...
RTPR advises AROBS on Quest Global Romania acquisition
RTPR has assisted AROBS Transilvania Software, an important Romanian company that provides software services and solutions in various industries and the largest tech company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, in relation to the acquisition of Quest Global...
Court invalidates ANCPI restriction on surface modifications
Key takeaways By means of Judgment no. 178/2024 (hereinafter referred to as the “Judgment”), the Brașov Court of Appeal annulled Article 98 paragraph (2) of ANCPI (National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Publicity) Order no. 600/2023, which limited to 2% the...
Benefit from the Services Associated with Insurance Products
January is the perfect time to reflect and set new goals. It’s the right moment to look back and appreciate last year’s accomplishments, as well as to consider how we can further improve what we do. At Groupama, year after year, we are commited to finding new ways to...
New promotions at RTPR
RTPR announces new promotions within its team of lawyers. Marina Fecheta-Giurgica, Ana Popa, Andrada Rusan and Cezara Urzica are promoted to Counsel, Andrei Tosa becomes Senior Associate, and Serban Halmagean is promoted to Managing Associate. Bianca Cojocaru, Ambra...