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Vernon | David

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.

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Testimonials

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‘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.