With cutting edge clients such as aerospace innovator SpaceX, Schoenherr Moldova is trusted by multinational corporations on entry into and day-to-day operations within the Moldovan market. Key clients stem from the finance, aerospace, telecoms, IT, manufacturing, energy, mining sectors. With 15 offices in the region, the firm enjoys access to referral mandates from across CEE, while boasting industry leading cross-border transactional support. Vladimir Iurkovski heads up the firm’s corporate/M&A practice group, and is also a respected litigator, active on many of the firm’s headline dispute resolution mandates. Notable work includes the sale Societe Generale on the sale to OTP, and advising Orange on the acquisition of Sun Communications. Andrian Guzun is a member of the firm’s real estate, corporate/M&A, regulatory, compliance & criminal defence practice groups, recently advising Lego in a slew of IP litigation mandates. Denis Lefter is active across the firm’s high stakes cases and is a core member of the team. The firm offers services in German, English, Russian and Romanian.
Leading firms in Moldova
Schoenherr Moldova
Practice head(s):
Vladimir Iurkovski
Other key lawyers:
Andrian Guzun; Denis Lefter
Testimonials
‘Very quick responses. Were able to do what no other law firm in the region was able to do.’
‘A team of open-minded professionals.’
‘Knowledgeable, customer oriented.’
‘Thorough legal understanding and communication capabilities.’
Key clients
Software Mind
SpaceX
Endava Group
Lego Group
Otokar Group
Medtronic group
Pinto Mold
Vetropack Holding AG
S&T AG
Petrom-Moldova SRL
Takeda Moldova
Schembera Consulting
Aileron, Inc.
Paysafecard
Stork International GmbH
Erste Bank
Air Charter Service Ltd
Republic of Kazakhstan
Reif and Reif Law Offices (Israeli IP firm)
Worldpay Limited
SC Deniauto SRL
Rodina Europe
Vinaria Purcari
Work highlights
- Advised BC Moldova Agroindbank SA on implementation of the incentive plan for its employees.
- Advising Lego on various important intellectual property cases in Moldova.
- Assisted Software Mind in purchasing local IT businesses in Romania and Moldova.
Turcan Cazac
After two decades at the forefront of Moldova’s legal market, Turcan Cazac counts over 500 foreign companies within its client list and some of the country’s most respected lawyers amongst its ranks. The team is well versed in corporate governance, M&A, banking and finance, complex project financing and logistics, as well as market defining dispute resolution. The firm is also proud of its pro-bono efforts, coordinating a wide network of lawyers serving almost 1 million users across the country. Alexander Turcan is broadly experienced in corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, telecommunications, energy, real estate, tax and non-profit law, and dispute resolution. Octavian Cazac‘s expertise lies in project finance and syndicated finance, cross-border M&A and PPPs; he also regularly serves as legislative advisor to the Hungarian Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court. Partners Vadim Taigorba, Ana Galus, Mariana Stratan, Vladimir Palamarciuc and Iulia Furtuna are all key contacts.
Practice head(s):
Alexander Turcan; Octavian Cazac
Other key lawyers:
Vadim Taigorba; Ana Galus; Mariana Stratan; Vladimir Palamarciuc; Iulia Furtuna
Testimonials
‘Good understanding of the needs of international clients.’
‘Very professional and approachable.’
Key clients
Apple
Microsoft
Citibank
Alibaba Group
Meta
Tencent Holdings
Siemens
Procter & Gamble
BMW Group
Lukoil
Bayer
Airbnb, Inc.
Booking.com International B.V.
Lear Corporation
Metro AG
OTP Bank Nyrt.
Société Générale S.A.
ING Bank N.V.
Renaissance Securities (Cyprus) Limited
TransGaz S.A.
Banca Transilvania S.A.
Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)
Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO)
Gedeon Richter Nyrt
UnifiedPost Group S.A. (UPG)
Grid Dynamics Holdings Inc.
LinkedIn Corporation
Deloitte
Eurotransgaz SRL / Vestmoldtransgaz SRL
Gemeni SA (Rogob Group)
Work highlights
- Assisted Renaissance Securities (Cyprus) Limited with the issuance by Trans-Oil Group of $500 million worth of Eurobonds traded on the Irish Stock Exchange.
- Assisted Gedeon Richer Nyrt. with the sale of its Moldovan subsidiaries to Felicia Group.
- Assisting the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in defending its interests in the Giurgiulesti International Free Port.
Vernon | David
Vernon | David is a key contact for high-stakes arbitration cases and litigation, especially those which involve the state of Moldova. The firm offers a wide range of dispute resolution services in areas including banking, gas distribution, telecommunications, and construction. Moreover, its lawyers have a strong record of success in handling large-scale M&A and finance transactions in Moldova. Clients also seek the firm’s advice on regulatory issues, real estate transactions, and commercial contracts. Diana Neagu 
is an expert in regulatory and employment issues such as dismissals, collective bargaining, work permits, and visas. Roman Ivanov and Sergiu Bivol has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration, while Ion Capatina is well regarded at the associate level.
Practice head(s):
Charles Vernon
Other key lawyers:
Daniela David; Diana Neagu; Maria Nica; Corina Tiganas
Testimonials
‘They are very active on Moldovan market, receptive regarding client’s needs and extremely efficient in terms of collaboration and work speed.’
‘Roman Ivanov is one of the most pragmatic lawyers that I’ve worked with. Roman is highly qualified in Moldovan Law matters and, in the same time, has deep knowledge regarding international transactions.’
Key clients
Eximbank, a bank of Intesa San Paolo
Mobiasbanca – OTP Group
Banca Transilvania SA
Danish Renewables
Iute Credit
Alfa Bank
Syngenta AG
Kaufland
Victoria Bank
Glovo
Casella Wines Pty Limited
LafargeHolcim
Credit Suisse AG
Alison Hayes
Best4U Group
Wallace Corporate Counsel LLP
Pa&Co International
Victoriabank
Syngenta
Freyrom
Moldovan National Olympic Committee
Sun Communications
ProCredit Bank
Continent (Toyota & Lexus)
Casella Wines Pty
Peace Corp
Purcari Winery
Moldovagaz
Moldinconbank
Work highlights
- Represented Moldovagaz (Moldova’s national gas distributor) in a series of multi-million Euro court cases against the state, one involving the determination and calculation of certain fees and taxes to be paid on the distribution of gas.
- Assisting IuteCredit, a large EU non-banking financial institution, in relation to the acquisition of a local bank.
- Led Victoria Bank’s legal team on a major US litigation, including managing and overseeing US legal counsel.
Cobzac & Partners
Cobzac & Partners caters to a diverse range of international and domestic corporates, assisting them on a broad cross-section of contentious and non-contentious issues. The firm has recently enjoyed a growing number of mandates in the fintech sector. Founding partner Daniel Cobzac brings 17 years of broad experience in privatisation and M&A transactions, banking and finance, restructuring and corporate projects, dispute resolution, arbitration, insolvency, debt recovery, IP and construction mandates. Managing associate Ana Iovu heads up the firm’s corporate commercial department, specialising in FinTech mandates among others. Elena Vintea focuses on M&A, corporate law and intellectual property.
Practice head(s):
Daniel Cobzac; Ana Iovu; Elena Vintea
Testimonials
‘The lawyers from Cobzac & Partners are diligent, dedicated, responsible and perseverant. They know how to deal with complex issues ant they work effectively even under pressure and in short terms.’
‘Daniel Cobzac is a very intelligent lawyer, ambitious and tenacious, very responsible, and very dedicated to his clients and his work. He has a great reputation which is totally founded. Daniel is intelligent, well organized, he is a very good lawyer and has excellent writing and communication skills. He is dedicated to his job and his clients and is always accessible to his clients, even when he goes on vacation.’
‘Daniel Cobzac is one of the best lawyers I have ever met. He is great at negotiating due to his communication and persuasive skills. He understands very well the specifics of our business and always manage to find the best solutions for the problems we deal with. Although he is young, he has a very good reputation and after about 8 years of working with him, I can say that his reputation is well-deserved.’
‘Daniel Cobzac is truly gifted. His character, knowledge of law and business and abilities make him a great lawyer. He takes good care of his clients’ interests.’
‘Daniel is very professional, extremely organized, understanding, and has strong strategic approaches. He is passionate about what he does and always puts maximum effort for his clients.’
‘Cobzac & Partners’ lawyers are intelligent, trustworthy, creative and innovative. They find the suitable solutions for problems, conventional or unconventional, as best suits the client and its interests. They are up to date with changes both in the legal and in banking field and this makes them easy to work with. They have a fair billing policy, providing quality work at reasonable prices.’
‘Cobzac & Partners’ lawyers are smart, reliable, hardworking and are very good at working under pressure and in tight deadlines. They are attentive to each detail and provide quick, concise and accurate replies and solutions.’
‘Daniel Cobzac is an amazing strategist, ingenious, intelligent, and pragmatic. He is very creative and has an original and efficient way to approach problems and find solutions to them. He has built a great team of professionals and it is a pleasure to work with them.’
Key clients
National Association of Tourism Legal Agents of Moldova
Sebo Credit LLC
Central Group LLC
Mikro Kapital Company LLC
Daybegin LLC
Ecofinance Technologies LLC
Axioma Factoring LLC
JGR JSC
ICS Danube Logistics LLC
IUTE Credit LLC
CB Moldova-AgroIndBank JSC
MyTravel LLC
Vetropack Chisinau JSC
CB Victoriabank JSC
AS Mintos Marketplace
Rodals LLC
Asconi LLC
47th Parallel LLC
ABC Gurmandis LLC
Master Auto LLC
Glass Container Prim JSC
Aldeco-Prim LLC
Anvecomex LLC
Digricom LLC
Vivercon LLC
Smack Commodities
Flormin-Com LLC
Calivas Agro LLC
Nova Nut LLC
Investment ADH Int. LLC
Uropam LLC
Acorex LLC
Valdactual LLC
Ampelos Plus LLC
Proterra Grup LLC
KAyazak-Vin JSC
Bluetech Energy LLC
Esmalda LLC
Senerex-S LLC
Marecllo Consulting LLC
Work highlights
- Advised Sebo Credit LLC on a new business project and its conformity with the Moldovan civil code.
- Advising and representing Central House in insolvency proceedings.
- Advised and represented CB Eximbank JSC in a debt collection lawsuit against Avicomagro LCC.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal
With access to PwC’s global advisory and legal network, PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal offers clients extensive cross-border capabilities on corporate and commercial law, M&A, real estate, banking and financing, competition, employment, immigration, regulatory compliance and IP. The firm’s client base consists mainly of large multinationals, domestic SMEs and foreign investors, as well as international public bodies such as the World Bank, USAID, the European Investment Bank. Tax experts Ruxandra Târlescu and Anastasia Dereveanchina lead the firm from its Bucharest and Chisinau offices respectively. Ludmilla Cjubaciuc is experienced in corporate, competition and contract law, while Olesea Chirica focuses on banking, employment and data protection and real estate.
Practice head(s):
Ruxandra Târlescu; Anastasia Dereveanchina
Other key lawyers:
Ludmilla Cjubaciuc; Olesea Chirica
Testimonials
‘Very good team of lawyers with an excellent understanding of the local legislation. Practical advice. Fast response. Ludmila Ciubaciuc is highly recommended.’
‘Ludmila Ciubaciuc is an excellent senior attorney with vast local legal knowledge, being also praised for her fast and practical legal advice provided.’