Mușat & Asociații secures definitive victory for NUROL in a strategic Romanian road infrastructure project

 

The proceedings involved complex procedural and EU law-related issues, including challenges based on the Turkish origin of the economic operator, allegations of late filing and inadmissibility, as well as arguments seeking a preliminary reference to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). All such arguments were rejected by the competent authorities, resulting in the definitive confirmation of NUROL’s award. 

 

“This outcome reflects the strength of a carefully coordinated legal strategy and our ability to deliver certainty in high-stakes, multi-layered procurement disputes. It is a result built on technical precision and deep procedural know-how.” said Iulian Popescu, Deputy Managing Partner at Mușat & Asociații. 

 

The Arad–Oradea Express Road – Lot 3 success forms part of a broader track record of major wins for NUROL, for whom Mușat & Asociații has recently secured or defended several projects of national strategic importance. These include the Ploiești–Buzău Motorway – Lot 3, opened to traffic on 30 November, with NUROL completing works several months ahead of schedule, as well as the Timișoara Bypass and the Târgu Mureș–Târgu Neamț Motorway, Section 1 Miercurea Nirajului, both currently under execution and significantly advanced ahead of contractual deadlines.

 

“Major infrastructure projects require not only strong execution capabilities but also robust legal protection throughout the procurement and delivery phases. Our work for NUROL demonstrates our ability to secure and preserve winning positions in some of the most complex procurement procedures on the Romanian market.” said Ana Maria Abrudan, Partner at Mușat & Asociații, a key member of the winning team.

 

Through this latest result, Mușat & Asociații further consolidates its position as a leading Romanian law firm in large-scale civil and defence-related infrastructure projects, leveraging over three decades of experience to deliver definitive outcomes for international contractors.