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CORPORATE LAW

We have solid experience in consulting and representing local companies and foreign investors in cases of incorporation, management, reorganization, M&As, splits, and liquidation of commercial and non-commercial legal entities. 

Our services in the corporate sector are: 

Advice and representation during the incorporation, reorganization, and liquidation of companies, foundations, and non-profits 

Advice and representation for the incorporation of subsidiaries 

Structuring and due diligence for M&A, reorganization, and liquidation procedures 

Developing and updating internal corporate documents 

Organizing and conducting shareholders and board meetings; taking minutes and drafting decisions 

Advice and representation in the capital increase, share issue, and investment proceedings 

TRADE & CONTRACT LAW

We provide support to enterprises from various industries in developing their internal regulations, procedures, and standard framework contracts that ease day-to-day business operations. We can also assist you in creating highly customized contracts that serve the purpose of your specific project or transaction.  

Our services include: 

Framework agreement templates (sale-purchase, services, lease, acquisitions, shipping, transportation, warranties, manufacturing, etc.) 

E-commerce contracts, terms & conditions 

Product warranties & disclaimers 

Custom contracts  

International contracts applicable in multiple jurisdictions 

Foreign language or multiple-language contracts 

Consumer rights policies and defenses 

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

We offer advice and representation in administrative proceedings before various central and local public authorities: the Parliament, the Government, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry of Justice, the Public Property Agency, the National Agency for Energy Regulation, the National Bank of Moldova, the National Commission for Financial Market, the Public Procurement Agency, the Public Services Agency, the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, the Agency of Geology and Mineral Resources; Chișinău City Hall and the City Council, etc. 

We assist our clients in the following administrative matters: 

Certificates, Licenses, and permits issuance proceedings 

Public procurement proceedings 

Public-private partnerships 

Privatization proceedings 

Various administrative proceedings 

ANTITRUST LAW

We have provided advice and representation to local and international companies during clearance proceedings, investigation of the Competition Council, as well as ensuing court disputes. 

We can support you with the following: 

Transaction clearance through competition law (antitrust agreements, cartel agreements, economic concentrations, abuse of dominant position, etc.) 

National and cross-border M&A competition due diligence 

Advice and representation in the process of reporting, as well as investigation of unfair competition or abuse of dominant position claims 

Advice and representation for merger notifications (economic concentration) 

Advice and representation during Competition Council investigation 

Advice and representation in court proceedings involving appeals against the decisions of the Competition Council 

We advise and represent local and foreign companies and individuals in various IP issues – IP registration, legal defense against trademark infringement, obtaining well-known status for trademarks, protection of copyrights, drafting IP license and assignment agreements. 

We can help you with: 

Advice in registration of a trademark, patent, protected designation of origin procedures 

Advice in opposition to third party IP registration  

IP license and assignment contracts 

Franchise and exclusive/non-exclusive distribution contracts 

Advice and representation during appeal or defense procedures before the Intellectual Property State Agency or in courts of justice 

Advice and representation of IP disputes in courts and arbitration institutions 

Moldova represents an attractive labor market for foreign investors in many industries. Therefore, we are well-versed in providing legal advice and dispute resolution services related to various labor and migration procedures. We are on top of data protection (GDPR) notification procedures and disputes, having already gained substantial experience in this field.  

Our services in these areas cover:  

Internal regulations tailored to specific business types 

Templates and customized individual employment contracts and job descriptions 

Consulting on work suspension procedures (technical unemployment, quarantine, unpaid leave, etc.) 

Consulting on staff reduction processes 

Residence and work permits for foreign managers and employees 

Investor visas 

Personal data protection agreements 

Assistance in the notification procedure as a personal data operator 

Representation in labor and migration authorities and courts in the context of the above-mentioned procedures  

Construction and real estate are some of the most dynamic sectors of the Moldovan economy. We have ample experience in consulting developers, real estate brokers and agencies, international construction companies, landowners, and buyers. 

Our services in this field include: 

Advice in construction authorization and city planning certificates issuance 

Advice in city planning code assignment procedures 

Buildings and land pre-transaction due diligence 

Construction and agricultural land sale-purchase contracts 

Assistance with FIDIC contracts conclusion and implementation 

Assistance with World Bank and EBRD works framework contracts conclusion and implementation 

Planning, design, and architecture contracts 

Engineering and project management contracts 

Real estate investment contracts 

Lease agreements 

Assistance in Road construction projects 

We have been providing systematic legal assistance to private hospitals, medical laboratories, tissue and organ banks, medical equipment suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical professional associations. In our litigation practice, we obtained record-high compensations for our clients in malpractice disputes. 

We provide the following services in the medical field: 

Medical services operational authorization proceedings 

Sampling, transportation, storage, and use of cells, tissues, and organs authorization proceedings 

Medical services contracts 

Informed consent agreements for medical procedures and data protection 

Medical cooperation and subcontracting agreements 

Patients’ rights protection 

Malpractice litigation 

NATIONAL LITIGATION & ARBITRATION 

Our team has litigated over 200 administrative, civil and commercial cases in the Republic of Moldova. We provide advice and representation at all levels of court jurisdiction and in various national courts of arbitration. Our co-founder – Andrei Bivol has served as an arbitrator in national courts of arbitration. 

We provide the following services for national litigation:  

Consulting on potential disputes and litigation risks 

Advice and representation in civil and administrative procedures before the national courts of justice (district courts, courts of appeal, and the Supreme Court of Justice) 

Advice and representation before national arbitration courts 

Advice and representation in procedures of acknowledgment and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards 

Appointment as arbitrator (Andrei Bivol) in national courts of arbitration 

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 

Given our international experience, we are confident in providing advice and representation on a global level. We offer legal advice and representation in disputes before international arbitration institutions. 

We offer the following services in international arbitration: 

Advice and representation in investor-state disputes (SCC, ICSID, etc.) 

Advice and representation in disputes related to construction and works projects executed under FIDIC, EBRD or World Bank framework contracts 

Advice and representation in various international commercial disputes under various rules of arbitration (UNCITRAL, SCC, ICC, LCIA, ICSID, etc.) 

Expert legal opinions and reports on Moldovan legislation for international courts of arbitration 

Appointment of as arbitrator (Andrei Bivol) in international courts of arbitration 

ICT

Over the years we have provided legal consulting and representation services to local and foreign ICT companies in the fields of AI, FinTech, MedTech, logistics, telecommunications, etc. 

Our services for this industry include: 

Assistance in registering as an IT resident  

Outsourcing contracts 

Software development and maintenance contracts 

Service level agreements 

Software license and IP protection contracts 

Hire, labor, and service contracts 

Internal documents review and upgrade for copyright protection, data security, and trade secrets 

FINTECH

We are actively engaged in providing advice and representation to FinTech companies such as e-money issuers, payment service providers, crowdfunding platforms, etc. Since 2021, we are an official legal partner of FINTECH MOLDOVA. 

Our services in this field are: 

Pre-launch legal and compliance checks of services, tools, and applications  

Legal advice and representation in obtaining operating licenses and authorizations 

Internal mandatory procedures and compliance documentation development 

Drafting of standard services contracts (B2B, B2C) 

Assistance in compliance investigations performed by regulatory bodies 

Investment consulting (SAFE Agreements, Equity Crowdfunding, Loan Crowdfunding, etc.) 

Legal consulting for crowdfunding