Vernon | David's expertise spans contentious and advisory work, with the firm’s M&A team closely collaborating with its labour and employment experts on related matters such as reorganisations and TUPE, and litigation handled along with investigations and collective bargaining. Daniela David is the highly experienced practice head who leads the majority of high-profile matters for major clients, supported by Laura Danescu, a dedicated labour and employment practitioner with a focus on labour negotiations, collective dismissals and disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Vernon | David are dedicated to understanding the issue we present to them and are focused on delivering solutions that are practical. They do not give theoretical answers or just quotes from laws and regulations, they offer all the necessary information for optimal decision making and then see 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 the risks we face.'
- 'They are direct, competent and reliable, I recommend them without reservations. The combination of skills in the labor area, ethics and compliance area and investigative skills has proved invaluable in challenging situations.’
- ‘Daniela David is one of the most experienced and sophisticated labour lawyers in Romania.'
- 'Laura Danescu is a very dedicated and competent labour lawyer.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is the combination of high legal expertise with a highly pragmatic, business-oriented approach. From an HR perspective, I particularly value their ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable advice that supports both compliance and people-related strategies.'
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out through their strong combination of professionalism, accessibility, and genuine commitment to understanding our business context. Unlike many competitors, they take the time to listen carefully, adapt their advice to the specific needs of our organisation, and always ensure their recommendations are both legally sound and practically feasible from an HR and business perspective.'
Key clients
- Amring Pharmaceutical
- Banca Transilvania
- Oracle
- Intesa SanPaolo Bank
- Raycap Corporation
- Code Crafters by BT
- Spearhead
- Xannat Minerals (Top Farm)
- Artrom Steel Tubes
- Exelia
- Alpha Bank
- Agrics group
Work highlights
Advising Banca Transylvania on the merger process with OTP Bank Romania SA, providing comprehensive support to ensure full compliance with labour law requirements.
Advised Agrinatura SRL on a complex reorganisation process aimed at increasing operational effectiveness and improving cost efficiency for the company.
Represented Artrom SA in the aftermath of a fatal workplace accident, which led to labour authority sanctions, including a fine and a written warning for alleged breaches of health and safety obligations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laura Danescu
Practice head
Daniela David
Other key lawyers
Laura Danescu; Dumitru Curti