Challenges.

Solutions.

Vernon | David is an international boutique law firm specializing in complex commercial transactions and disputes, regulatory matters and compliance issues. We provide high-end bespoke legal advice to a wide array of domestic and international clients ranging from start-ups to large multinational companies and foreign governments. Currently, we have offices in Bucharest, Romania and Chisinau, Moldova.  


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The Firm

Innovative, focused, passionate

Our law firm is structured to provide comprehensive, high-quality legal services to serve the domestic and international needs of our clients drawing on the combined resources and deep  expertise of our lawyers.  Our goal is to accomplish the client’s objectives in a succinct and efficient manner.

The law firm has worked on some of the largest deals and transactions in Romanian and Moldovan history.  From bank mergers to retail and mall developments to bet-the-company litigation, we have the experience and knowledge to help.  

Our team of American, Romanian and Moldovan attorneys work closely together in advising clients on a range of investment-related matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, real estate issues, labor matters, environmental regulations and general commercial transactions.  

We also have a dynamic commercial litigation and arbitration practice.  We are a leading internal investigations and compliance law firm, with experience in FCPA investigations, work-place malfeasance (and terminations) and corruption cases.

As active members of the local and foreign business community, we have been involved in a variety of business and legislative initiatives, including drafting the leasing laws of Moldova and taking a leading role in reforming Moldovan labor laws.  In addition, members of our firm act on various local boards and charities, including being board members of the American Chamber of Commerce and the European Business Association (EBA).

Vernon│David today has 7 partners (Charles Vernon, Daniela David, Maria Nica, Corina Tiganas, Sergiu Bivol, Roman Ivanov and Irina Parvulescu) and over 20 associates and staff.  Currently, we have offices in Bucharest, Romania and in ChisinauRepublic of Moldova.

Our Vision

Honesty, integrity, hard work.
Many say it, few live it.

Honesty, integrity, hard work.  Many say it, few live it.

We are a boutique law firm that provides our clients with close one-on-one attention, in a collaborative and business-focused setting.  This allows us to offer highly skilled representation on a broad range of legal topics.  To deliver high-quality cost-effective services, we place a premium on common sense, creativity and experience.

We bring enthusiasm, passion, innovation, entrepreneurial zeal, and commitment to advancing the interest of our clients.  We are results oriented and goal focused.  Honesty, integrity and hard work are core values, not just a line on a website.

We strive to maintain a firm culture that reflects our shared, and sometimes colorful, personalities and styles.  Our goal is to create a collegial environment in which our team members can flourish and enjoy the practice of law, while managing our clients’ matters in an efficient, caring and proactive manner.  We will continue to work towards enhancing our image as informal, collegial, hardworking and principled lawyers.

We measure our success by our client’s success.

Practice Areas

Legal innovation and pragmatic advice

Since its establishment in 2001, Vernon | David has grown rapidly to become a highly-specialized law firm with a wide variety of experience and skills. Recognized for their legal innovation and pragmatic advice, our team has the knowledge, diligence and drive to get the job done.

To learn more about one of our services, please click on a respective red box.  Not sure what service is best for your needs?  Contact us and let’s discuss your issues and challenges.  

Agriculture, Food, Beverages & Retail

Agriculture, Food, Beverages & Retail

Real Estate & Construction

Real Estate & Construction

Corporate & Commercial Law

Corporate & Commercial Law

Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance

Restructuring & Insolvency

Restructuring & Insolvency

Compliance, ESG & Data Privacy

Compliance, ESG & Data Privacy

Disputes, Litigation & Arbitration

Disputes, Litigation & Arbitration

Energy & Natural Resources

Energy & Natural Resources

Employment & Labour Law

Employment & Labour Law

Internal Investigations, Fraud & White Collar Crime

Internal Investigations, Fraud & White Collar Crime

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Regulatory & Administrative Solutions

Regulatory & Administrative Solutions