New FDI rules in Romania – key updates
As of 13 March 2026, GEO No. 17/2026 introduces important changes to Romania’s foreign direct investment (FDI) regime._xD83D__xDD39_ Expansion of screening scope to include acquisitions of assets in sensitive sectors (e.g. technology, infrastructure, pharma, defence, agri-food)_xD83D__xDD39_ Increase of the screening threshold to EUR 5 million_xD83D__xDD39_ New rules on cumulative investments and simplified filings_xD83D__xDD39_ Extended deadlines […]
Our next video of #SuccessStoriesByPETERKAPARTNERS: Highlights from the ILN Conference in Bucharest
The new #SuccessStoriesByPETERKAPARTNERS video is out now! This episode takes you to Bucharest, where our Romanian team proudly hosted the first-ever ILN Conference in the city. Guests from around the world enjoyed expert legal discussions, cooking workshops, city tours, and a gala at the historic Noblesse Palace, with Cosmina Aron and Ioana Sebestin representing PETERKA […]
PETERKA PARTNERS contributes to several ILN guides
PETERKA PARTNERS offices have once again contributed to several legal guides which are published by International Lawyers Network every year. _xD83C__xDDF7__xD83C__xDDF4_ The first guide provides an overview on Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings, in which our office in Romania contributed to the guide. Read here: BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS: AN INTERNATIONAL GUIDE. _xD83C__xDDE8__xD83C__xDDFF_ _xD83C__xDDF7__xD83C__xDDF4_ […]
PETERKA PARTNERS Advises Global Market Leader on Entry into Romania
The PETERKA PARTNERS Romanian Office is proud to have successfully advised a global leader in the development, manufacture, and distribution of public toilets on its strategic entry into onto the Romanian market. The project involved the incorporation of a local legal entity to support the client’s long-term operations in Romania. Our assistance involved advising on […]
Our sixth video of our 25-year anniversary campaign – People, Places, PETERKA PARTNERS
Today we invite you to take a look at our sixth video as part of our 25-year anniversary campaign (People, Places, PETERKA PARTNERS), as we explore the city tour prepared by our colleagues in Bucharest, Romania. Click HERE to watch now.
Important Update for Employers in Romania — New Deadline for REGES ONLINE
As of 31 March 2025, the Romanian Government introduced REGES ONLINE, the new General Register of Employees. Key Highlights• REGES ONLINE allows employees to access their employment data and download official extracts of their labour agreements.• Originally, employers were required to register active contracts by 30 September 2025.• On 19 September 2025, the deadline was […]
AI-Generated Content and Copyright Under Directive 2019/790/EU
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has significantly impacted the production and dissemination of creative content. As AI-generated works proliferate across the European Union (EU), legal questions arise regarding the ownership, protection, and distribution of these works under copyright law. Directive (EU) 2019/790, commonly known as the Directive on Copyright in the Digital […]
Optimising distribution documentation to 2025 EU and Romanian legislation standards
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania is delighted to share that it has successfully assisted a leading manufacturer of roof windows in reviewing and updating the framework distribution contractual documentation to align with the latest legal standards in force in 2025. This comprehensive update aimed to ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements, as well as to enhance […]
Additional clarifications regarding the use of phone recordings as evidence in labour disputes in Romania
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania has previously drafted a legal article entitled “Romanian High Court allows use of phone recordings as evidence in labour disputes”, material which may be read on our blog As stated in this previous legal article, Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) issued a landmark ruling on 16 September 2024, […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Romania provides tailored legal assistance in respect of implementing the whistleblowing policy
Our Romanian office is proudly providing legal advice to the local entities of a highly reputable company which has been successfully operating on the footwear and clothing market in the CEE region for 30 years, one of our long-term important clients, with regard to the implementation of the whistleblowing policy. Our tailored assistance consists in […]