In the row of the launch of its four Practice Groups in 2025, Horizons Alliance is excited to now share the start of the CEE Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group.
The group will be led by Martin Kluch, a highly regarded legal expert and partner at HKV Law (Slovakia), with Balázs Várszeghi from Erdős Partners (Hungary), serving as Deputy Head.
“The Central and Eastern European energy market is undergoing a rapid and complex transformation, driven by the urgent need for energy security and decarbonization. Geopolitical shifts have accelerated the region’s diversification away from traditional fossil fuel dependencies, leading to a surge in renewable energy deployment, significant infrastructure development for alternative supply routes, and a renewed focus on nuclear energy. The EU’s Green Deal and its regulatory framework are further shaping this landscape, creating a dynamic legal environment for investments in sustainable finance and cross-border energy projects.
Our alliance, with offices strategically located across significant CEE jurisdictions, is agreeably positioned to serve our clients’ evolving needs, providing expert legal counsel on regulatory compliance, project development, and complex energy transactions throughout the region.” said Martin Kluch, Practice Group Leader.
A selected list of our individual references includes:
- Representing a major Slovak producer of electricity in connection withconstruction of a nuclear power plant;
- Advising domestic and international investors regarding the acquisition and development of local solar and wind electricity generation projects;
- Advising a word leading energy company in relation to environmental and nuclear liability;
- Legal assistance in rehabilitation and modernization of power and thermo power plants;
- Legal assistance in building pipeline and storage units in oil and gas field;
- Legal advice and representation of a foreign group before the Energy Regulatory Authority.
Our Group Members and Contacts for Employment Law Matters
Biriș Goran (Romania) a premier Romanian law firm specializing in transactional work, including tax, corporate/M&A, real estate, competition, litigation, labor, energy, data protection, IP, IT&C, insolvency, and public acquisitions. Ranked in multiple departments and fields by Chambers & Partners as well as the Legal500 Guides, the firm is also widely recognized as having the top tax practice in Romania.
Contact: Dana Dunel Stancu– heading the firm’s Energy & Sustainability practice, she is a pioneer in the Romanian energy industry, actively involved in different projects focused on clean energy, access to energy for all, responsible consumption of natural resources, energy efficiency and sustainability reporting.
ERDŐS PARTNERS (Hungary) Erdős Partners is a full-service law firm committed to delivering high-quality legal services, enabling its clients to navigate the evolving requirements of various industry sectors. Recognized by prestigious legal ranking firms and IFLR1000 in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Project development and Projects & Energy (Tier 2), the firm provides expert counsel in corporate matters, regulatory compliance and employment law as well.
Contact: Balázs Várszeghi –partner with more than 15 years of professional experience in energy law, transactions, and related legal matters.
HKV LAW FIRM (Slovakia) is a highly regarded Slovakian top-tier law firm ranked in the Legal500 Guide 2025 for Projects and Energy and several other legal fields. Additionally, the firm is recognized as a top-tier law firm by IFLR1000, Chambers Europe and Chambers Global across multiple departments.
Contact: Martin Kluch, is a founding partner at HKV Law Firm (Slovakia) and a Highly Ranked lawyer with over 25 years of experience in Real Estate and M&A, as recognized by Chambers Europe and IFLR1000 , bringing vast experience also in the areas of employment law and energy & infrastructure practice.
ROWAN LEGAL (Czech Republic) a leading Czech law firm providing full legal support. Ranked in a number of departments by Chambers & Partners, including Projects & Energy, as well as a number of its partners individually, the firm is also highly recommended in the Law Firm of the Year awards for the Czech Republic. The Legal500 guide recognizes it in several practices as well, including Project and Energy and Projects and PPP.
Contact: Anna Cervanova – Senior Associate at ROWAN LEGAL, specialized in Competition Law, Energy and Environmental Protection, Regulatory and Compliance. Recognized by Chambers & Partners Europe in 2025 as Associate to watch in the department of Compliance.
Horizons Alliance is expanding its reach to additional important CEE jurisdictions in 2025, further strengthening its position as a leading regional legal force. Stay tuned for more information!