Vernon | David > Chisinau, Moldova > Firm Profile

Vernon | David
49 Alexandru cel Bun street, 3rd floor
MD-2012
Moldova

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Moldova > Leading firms Tier 1

Vernon | David is well-versed in corporate, commercial and M&A, and dispute resolution mandates, most notably international arbitration and litigation matters. Additionally, the team’s broad expertise encompasses financing, commercial contracts, regulatory issues and employment law. The practice is co-led by litigation and arbitration head Sergiu Bivol who also specialises in corporate and real estate matters, and Roman Ivanov, who heads the banking and finance team. Ion Capatina is another noteworthy practitioner who is adept in commercial, civil, and administrative litigation.

Rising stars

Ion Capatina – Vernon | David

Next Generation Partners

Roman Ivanov – Vernon | David

Sergiu Bivol –Vernon | David

Practice head(s):

Sergiu Bivol; Roman Ivanov

Other key lawyers:

Ion Capatina; Eduard Gurin

Testimonials

‘If you want to do business in Moldova, they are the ideal partners. The Vernon & David team knows the specifics of the local market.’

‘They are professionals.’

‘Vernon & David is able to assist clients in an efficient and professional manner. We collaborate with them each time we have to solve an issue in Moldova.’

‘Vernon & David is one the most experienced teams in the country. They have been active on Moldovan market for more than 14 years.’

‘Vernon & David is one of the founding members of the European Business Association. We are getting tremendous support from Roman Ivanov and Sergiu Bivol.’

‘Roman Ivanov and Sergiu Bivol are our reliable partners for any M&A transaction in the Moldovan market. They are the consultants who deliver results, not just consulting.’

‘Roman Ivanov and Sergiu Bivol are able to help you in the same moment you need them, regardless of the hour you call them.’

‘Sergiu Bivol provides us with all the assistance we need from a corporate perspective.’

Key clients

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Danish Renewables

IuteCredit Europe SA

Victoriabank

Kaufland

AIG Europe SA

Syngenta Agro SRL

BackstageIT Group (formerly known as Best4U Group)

CSM Uniform

Agile Partners

Casella Wines Pty Limited

Moldindconbank

Procreditbank

Mobiasbanca-OTP Group

Synek Investments

Euro Finans AB

BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.

Lafarge Holcim

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

Assisting the EBRD with the implementation of a project ensuring the digitalization of the cooperation between Moldovan enforcement officers and commercial banks.
Assisting Lensa with a project relating to their expansion to the Moldovan market.
Assisting Victoriabank with the acquisition of the shares of another Moldovan bank.

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

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
M&A; Banking & Finance; Compliance, Fraud & White Collar Crime	Charles Vernon, Managing Partner	charles.vernon@vdalegal.com	+40-21-311-5654
Banking & Finance; Employment & Labour Law	Diana Neagu, Partner	diana.neagu@vdalegal.com	+373(0)22-26-09-22
Corporate & Commercial Law; Disputes, Litigation & Arbitration; Real Estate & Construction	Sergiu Bivol, Partner	sergiu.bivol@vdalegal.com	+373(0)22-26-09-22
Banking & Finance; Corporate & Commercial Law; M&A; Food, Beverages & Retail	Roman Ivanov, Partner	roman.ivanov@vdalegal.com	+373(0)22-26-09-22
Employment & Labour Law	Eduard Gurin, Associate	eduard.gurin@vdalegal.com	+373(0)22-26-09-22
Disputes, Litigation & Arbitration	Ion Capățînă, Associate	ion.capatina@vdalegal.com	+373(0)22-26-09-22

Name	Position	Profile
Sergiu Bivol	PARTNER	View Profile
Ion Capatina	Associate	View Profile
Eduard Gurin	Associate	View Profile
Roman Ivanov	PARTNER	View Profile
Diana Neagu	PARTNER	View Profile