Vernon | David > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile
Vernon | David Offices
12A Dr. Burghelea Str
Bucharest
Romania
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Vernon | David > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > Employment Tier 2
Vernon | David has an active employment team, which is noted particularly for its stellar track record in employment litigation, as well as regularly assisting with collective bargaining negotiations and dismissals. Transactional and day-to-day support are also areas of strength, and the firm often supports clients with sensitive internal investigations into employee misconduct. Key team members include Diana Neagu and founding partner Daniela David.Practice head(s):
Diana Neagu
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Testimonials
‘The team at Vernon|David are applied to understanding the issue presented and focused on delivering solutions that are practical, offering all the necessary information for decision making and then seeing the project through to implementation. They are ready to assume responsibility for their interpretations and clearly indicate grey areas, helping us negotiate through a challenging legal environment and understand any risks we might face. They are direct, competent and reliable, I recommend them without reservations. The combination of skills in the labour area, ethics and compliance area, and investigative skills has proved invaluable in challenging situations.’
‘Very strong command and problem solving attitude. Very strong communication skills. Very efficient process handling.’
‘They exhibit permanent interest in understanding business specifics to better offer legal advice.’
‘Daniela David has proved to be highly sensitive and to offer the best practical advice, demonstrating availability and genuine involvement in both supporting our company to source legally appropriate solutions but also follow up on results and development of topics.’
‘There is a sense of trust and loyalty to see the client through the process and meet one’s expectations. As a client, I was firstly driven by the anxiety to sort out my issue, within the shortest available time, and to fully understand the corresponding benefits and responsibilities.’
‘Good international collaboration on cross-border employment issues.’
‘Daniela David is our lead contact – she is very accommodating and responsive. She provides practical advice and the advice of the firm is always very comprehensive. Romania can be a tricky jurisdiction for a UK business looking to set up and grow in Romania, but Daniela and her team provide sound assistance with this.’
‘Daniela David is an outstanding lawyer and leader. Her ability to find solutions for the difficult problems from our work field is a great achievement for our company. The labour team is unique because they have litigation and labour experience and they can provide solutions based on their experience and knowledge.’
Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Vernon | David fields a versatile disputes team with a ‘rich experience in litigation matters‘. Recently, the firm has been involved in several high-profile environmental, construction, tax and energy disputes. Other areas of expertise include agribusiness, real estate, health and safety, and labour-related advice. Highly experienced practice head Daniela David is described by one client as ‘truly a great professional and team leader‘. Managing associate Irina Parvulescu is considered a ‘skilled and sharp lawyer‘.Practice head(s):
Daniela David
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Testimonials
‘Daniela David has more than 28 years of experience. She is a fantastic lawyer and an excellent leader. She has significant experience in complex litigation matters, facts which make our communication with her truly great. Moreover, she is very connected and receptive to all our legal requirements.’
‘The litigation team is wonderful. During our collaboration we had very good communication with them and we are confident that we received the best strategies.’
‘Vernon|David has a very professional litigation team which gets involved in our cases in a dedicated manner. They always supported us and provided us with the most proper legal advice considering our best interest according to our business activity. Although most often our cases are complex and involve a specific understanding and high-quality legal know-how, we always had a great communication, and the litigation team always found the solutions that perfectly suited us. In short, the great dedication, flexibility and good understanding, to which is also added the rich experience in litigation matters, are the key words to define the litigation team of Vernon|David.’
‘Daniela David has significant experience in complex litigation matters, facts which make our communication with her truly great. Moreover, she is very engaged and responsive to all our legal requirements.’
‘A sense of family, that they have your best interests at heart, proactiveness, clear communication, anticipation of risks, challenges, proposed solutions. International team which is critical when working with international clients. Great cultural awareness.’
‘Great collaboration across different teams, an ability to handle change and communication effectively, mitigation risk plan along the way, long term vision and always with the client in mind. Attention to details, professional and ethical approach to their work.’
‘Our company has a long collaboration with the Vernon|David team and, especially, with Daniela David. Our company has been working with Daniela David for 29 years. The amazing work of Daniela David and Irina Parvulescu was also recognised by our company’s adversaries in court which congratulated this team for their success. It is an amazing feeling to know that you have the best legal team on your side.
‘The lawyers of Vernon|David are very sharp and they stand out with their advice, knowledge and understanding of our business. We highly appreciate their commitment to their clients and help during difficult times. Daniela David is very responsive and has a practical approach which is very appreciated by our management team. She is truly a great professional and team leader. We also work with Irina Parvulescu, a skilled and sharp lawyer.’
Key clients
TMK-Artrom
Raycap
Spearhead
Banca Transilvania
SBR (subsidiary of Solentache Bachy)
Intesa San Paolo
Abengoa
Lakeside Food Group
Tectonics
Ideea Bank
Arro Group International
Work highlights
- Successfully represented TMK-Artrom in the Supreme Court in a dispute with the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority and the Romanian Government over green certificates.
- Represented Arro International, a large agribusiness company, in an internal investigation, and subsequent litigation regarding potential embezzlement of company funds by the former administrator.
- Representing an Austrian medical clinic specialising in fertility issues in a medical malpractice case.
Romania > White-collar crime Tier 3
Compliance, fraud and white-collar crime advice form a key part of Vernon | David‘s overall offering. The firm has an ‘outstanding practice', with clients commending its ‘innovative approach‘. The team is a popular choice with international companies at the receiving end of cross-border criminal procedures and investigations. Managing partner Charles Vernon and litigation head Daniela David ‘make a great team‘. The firm’s Chisinau office forms a strong bridge for investors with interests in both the Romanian and Moldovan markets.Practice head(s):
Charles Vernon; Daniela David
Testimonials
‘Incredible professionals. They are very innovative and in regards to our case are definitely pioneers regarding market practices and approach.’
‘Outstanding practice in both civil and criminal cases. Reliable and devoted to their mission. Out of the box thinking and solutions to the most complicated cases.’
‘Vernon|David is well known for their quick response to our legal issues. They are dealing with unique legal situations cases for us and provided our management with great legal solutions. We have a great communication with the entire team and they are the best.’
‘Daniela David and Charles Vernon make a great team. Their expertise in white-collar crimes provided us with the best solution and assistance for our management. Their sharp and quick response in our case was incredible and led to the best results.’
Key clients
Oracle
Victoriabank
Peace Corp
Casella Wines
TMK Artrom
Raycap Corporation
Xannat Minerals
Spearhead Group
Freyrom (a subsidiary of Freyssinet International & Cie group)
SBR (a subsidiary of Soletanche Bachy)
Calarasi County Hospital
Work highlights
- Advising Australian winery Casella Wines on the seizure of counterfeit wine in the Republic of Moldova and the illegal use of the client’s brand.
- Representing TMK Group before both health safety and criminal authorities and bodies following the death of several employees in a workplace accident.
- Advising Xannat on a series of criminal and regulatory complaints, including theft, forgery, and environmental issues.
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Vernon | David has a strong track record for transactional and day-to-day corporate advice, and is a popular choice with several major international clients. The firm also offers a strong gateway to the Moldovan market through its well regarded office in Chisinau. Maria Nica heads the team, with founding partner Charles Vernon also heavily involved.Practice head(s):
Maria Nica
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Testimonials
‘In-depth legal knowledge oriented towards optimal solutions and best standard practices.’
‘Close personal approach, the individuals I worked with showed genuine interest in understanding in detail the situations at hand.’
Vernon | David > Firm Profile
Vernon | David is a boutique law firm specializing in complex commercial transactions and disputes, regulatory matters and compliance issues. We provide high-end bespoke legal advice to a wide array of domestic and international clients ranging from start-ups to large multinational companies and foreign governments. Currently, we have offices in Bucharest, Romania and in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
Our law firm is structured to provide comprehensive, high-quality legal services to serve the domestic and international needs of our clients drawing on the combined resources and varied expertise of our lawyers. Our goal is to accomplish the client’s objectives in a succinct and efficient manner.
The law firm has worked on some of the largest deals and transactions in Romanian history, including advising TMK with its acquisition of Resita Steel (currently the largest steel producer in Romania), assisting Iulius Mall with the Palas Mall (one of the Romania’s largest retail centers) as well as representing Xannat (former Anglo-American group company and Romania’s largest aggregates mining company) with its management buy-out.
Our Chisinau-based team of American and Moldovan attorneys works closely with our Bucharest office in advising clients on a range of investment-related matters, including financings, mergers and acquisitions, real estate issues, labor matters, tax, IP, environmental regulations and general commercial transactions. We also have a dynamic commercial litigation practice.
As active members of the local and foreign business community, we have been involved in a variety of business and legislative initiatives, including drafting the leasing laws of Moldova and taking a leading role in the reform of the Moldovan labor legislation. In addition, members of our firm act on various local boards and charities, including being board members of the American Chamber of Commerce and the European Business Association (EBA).
Vernon│David today has seven partners (Charles Vernon, Daniela David, Maria Nica, Corina Tiganas, Diana Neagu Sergiu Bivol and Roman Ivanov) and over 25 associates and staff in both Bucharest and Chisinau.
Practice areas: Since its establishment in 2001, Vernon | David has grown rapidly to become a highly-specialized law firm with a wide variety of experience and skills. Recognized for their legal innovation and pragmatic advice, our team has the knowledge, diligence and ambitious to get the job done. Practice include:
- Agriculture
- Banking and finance
- Compliance, fraud and white-collar-crime
- Corporate and commercial Law
- Data, privacy and cybersecurity
- Disputes, litigation and arbitration
- Employment and labor law
- Energy and natural resources
- Food, beverages and retail
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax audits and litigation
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Charles Vernon, Managing Partner | charles.vernon@vdalegal.com | +40-(0)21-311-5654 | |
Daniela David, Senior Partner | daniela.david@vdalegal.com | +40-(0)21-311-5654 | |
Maria Nica, Partner | maria.nica@vdalegal.com | +40-(0)21-311-5654 | |
Diana Neagu, Partner | diana.neagu@vdalegal.com | +40-(0)21-311-5654 | |
Corina Tiganas, Partner | corina.tiganas@vdalegal.com | +40-(0)21-311-5654 | |
Sergiu Bivol, Partner | sergiu.bivol@vdalegal.com | +373 (0)22-26-09-22 | |
Roman Ivanov, Partner | roman.ivanov@vdalegal.com | +373 (0)22-26-09-22 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Daniela David | SENIOR PARTNER | View Profile | |
Maria Nica | PARTNER | View Profile | |
Corina Tiganas | PARTNER | View Profile | |
Charles Vernon | MANAGING PARTNER | View Profile |