Vernon | David regularly handles matters within the financial services sector that involve M&A, commercial contracts and regulatory issues for both commercial banks and non-banking financial institutions. Further to these capabilities, the firm is well-reputed for its dispute-resolution expertise. The group is overseen by Sergiu Bivol, who has a focus on commercial and corporate law and specialises in M&A and real estate transactions. He also handles both local and international litigation and arbitration matters for corporate clients and individuals. Roman Ivanov closely supports the team in handling banking and finance mandates alongside regulatory and IP practices. Ion Capatina and Sergiu Besliu strengthen the team with expertise in arbitration and commercial litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very well organized team overall with competent members.’
‘Sergiu Bivol is outstanding. His legal grasp of complex legal issues is great and he always has innovative ideas when it comes to handling legal disputes.’
‘When a situation/question/task is put before the Vernon team, the team is open to identifying the solution needed for the client, it is attentive to details to cover all aspects. From the beginning, they communicate the time required to provide the answer. The deadlines are respected, or even delivered earlier, which offers comfort and the possibility of planning the next actions.’
Key clients
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Energbank
- Royal Danish Embassy to Moldova
- Danish Renewables
- IuteCredit Europe SA
- Victoriabank
- Kaufland
- AIG Europe SA
- Syngenta Agro SRL (local subsidiary or Syngenta AG)
- BackstageIT Group (formerly known as Best4U Group)
Work highlights
- Advised Victoriabank S.A. on the acquisition of the Moldovan subsidiary of BCR Romania (part of Erste Group).
- Assisted Moldovatransgaz with the negotiation of the lease agreement in relation to the entire natural gas network of the country
- Advising the Government of Denmark with setting-up the Royal Danish Embassy to Moldova
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sergiu Bivol; Roman Ivanov
Other key lawyers
Ion Capatina; Sergiu Besliu