Associate
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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‘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.
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Leading associates
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
PARTNER
PARTNER
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sergiu Bivol, Roman Ivanov