Vlad Soare, President of the National Office for Gambling: “We want to build together a modern, regulated, and responsible gambling industry that meets European standards”
Romania can be a European Example of Balance Between Player Protection and the Functioning of a Fair Market We are pleased to offer you an extensive interview with the president of the National Office for Gambling (ONJN), Mr. Vlad Soare, in which we discussed the achievements recorded so far in the few months of his mandate, such as: transforming the way the institution operates, consolidating digitization and completing major IT...
How to Work with a New Government in 5 Practical Steps
Public affairs require a solid understanding of policymaking, access to relevant networks, and knowledge of key stakeholders within public institutions. Effective communication tailored to the new context is critical to success. Here are five steps to successfully engage with a new Government: Update your strategy and stakeholder map When a new Government takes office, or ministries and agencies are restructured, your existing public...
THE PRINCIPLE OF PROPORTIONALITY APPLICATION OF CONTRAVENTION SANCTIONS
According to Article 9 “Principle of proportionality” of Emergency Ordinance 57/2019 on the Administrative Code: “The forms of activity of the public administration authorities must be appropriate to meet a public interest, as well as balanced in terms of effects on individuals. Regulations or measures of public administrative authorities and institutions are initiated, adopted, issued, as the case may be, only after...
Government plans big shake-up for Romanian companies
In early September 2025, the Government fast-tracked a wide-ranging Draft Law through Parliament, bundling fiscal recovery measures with one of the most ambitious updates to company law in recent years. The Draft Law is now[1] under constitutional review, with a ruling expected on 24 September. If cleared, the President is obliged to sign it into law within 10 days. by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner and Flavia Mincu, Associate la WH...
Ban on gambling advertising in Bucharest — Between political will and regulatory principles
On September 17, 2025, a draft decision of the General Council of Bucharest that would restrict, among others, outdoor advertising for gambling was published on the Bucharest City Hall website. by Ana-Maria Baciu, Managing Partner and Andrei Cosma, Partner BACIU PARTNERS According to the draft, outdoor advertising would initially be restricted, from January 1, 2026, on all movable and immovable property belonging to the public and...
UNIQUE GAME ACCOUNT. MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR SANCTIONING OPERATORS?
In accordance with the legal regime governing contraventions, contravention liability may be incurred exclusively by the natural or legal person who actually commits an act classified by law as a contravention. by Teodora Luca Lawyer C.A. Luca Mihai Catalin According to the provisions of Article 1 of Government Ordinance No. 2/2001: “An administrative offense is an act committed with intent, established and punished by law, ordinance,...
