The Efrim, Roșca & Associates Law Firm has provided legal services to Anadolu Isuzu Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Anadolu Isuzu) in the procedure of public procurement of 100 new buses for Chisinau at a cost of about 14.9 million US dollars.
The contract for the procurement of buses was signed on 1 July 2021 between the winning bidder Anadolu Isuzu, represented by Hakan Kefoglu, acting as seller, Chisinau Mayor’s Office, represented by Deputy Mayor Ilie Ceban, acting as buyer, and I.M. Urban Bus Depot, represented by acting Director Zadeseneț Ghenadie, acting as beneficiary. The Efrim, Roșca & Associates team was led by Vladislav C. Roșca, Partner, with direct involvement of Marin Baltă, Associate, and Maxim Macovei, lawyer, but also of other specialists of the firm.
When signing the procurement contract, Ion Ceban, the General Mayor of Chisinau, stated that local public authorities had signed no such impressive financial transactions in the last 30 years.
“I am proud of my team, which has assisted Anadolu Isuzu in one of the most impressive
transactions for Chisinau municipality.” – Oleg Efrim, Managing Partner.
“It was a complex project. And I am glad that we have managed to complete successfully this
project of great significance for the residents of Chisinau.” – Vladislav C. Roșca, Partner.
The new ISUZU CITIPORT buses, M3 category, will arrive in Moldova, in Chisinau, by the
end of 2021. They will be assigned on municipal routes in the city and in the suburbs.
Oleg Efrim, Managing Partner at Efrim Rosca and Associates, has been selected as a Juror for the 2020 CEE Deals of the Year Awards – the most prestigious and sought-after peer- selected awards for the legal industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The CEE Deals of the Year Awards were created in 2017 by CEE Legal Matters, the leading source of news and information about the lawyers and legal industry in Central and Eastern Europe, to celebrate the transactions, financings, IPOs, and other deals that underpin growth throughout the reason – and the lawyers and law firms who make them happen. Five jurors are selected by CEE Legal Matters for each of the 24 jurisdictions in the region based on their reputation, expertise, knowledge, and established commitment to their markets. CEE Legal Matters’ Executive Editor David Stuckey, who oversees the selection of the jurors each year, was pleased that Oleg Efrim agreed to commit his time and effort to the process of evaluating and ranking the many submissions made by law firms in Republic of Moldova.
“Jurors were selected based on our personal interactions with them, their reputation among their peers, and the kinds of deals they have ushered to completion themselves over the years”, Stuckey said. “It is difficult to imagine a more skilled or knowledgeable panel of legal experts in Moldova, and a significant part of that comes from Oleg Efrim. We are delighted and honored that he agreed to participate, and the process is more more trustworthy and reliable as a result”.
Oleg Efrim is Managing Partner and one of Efrim, Rosca and Associates’ founders. Efrim has been involved in many high-value and high profile investment projects and successfully representing the interest of numerous national and international clients in the law courts of Moldova. The finalists for CEE Deals of the Year will be listed in the March 2021 issue of the CEE Legal Matters magazine, and winners will be announced at the annual CEE Deal of the Year Banquet, scheduled for London on June 3, 2021.
More information about the awards and the banquet can be found at www.doty.ceelegalmatters.com.
Efrim, Roșca and Associates has won the 2018 Deal of the Year Award by the prestigious CEE Legal Matters magazine. We are honored to announce that ERA has won the 2018 Deal of the Year in the Republic of Moldova awarded by the prestigious CEE Legal Matters magazine. The prize was awarded for the representation of B.C. Moldova-Agroindbank S.A. and the Moldovan Government in the deal for sale of the majority stake to the International Consortium of Investors – EBRD, Invalda INVL, Horizont Capital. It is for the first time in the history of this competition when the prize was awarded to a Moldovan legal company.
In that transaction, the team of the Efrim, Roșca and Associates Law Firm consisted of Oleg Efrim, Ilona Panurco and Tinca Bodiu. Legal practitioners with vast experience from Central and Eastern Europe gathered in Budapest on 28 March at the CEE Deal of the Year Award ceremony (award for the deal of the year across Central and Eastern Europe). The Efrim, Roșca and Associates Law Firm was represented in Budapest by Ilona Panurco, Senior Consultant, Head of the Consultancy Department. “The importance of the deal was determined not only by the fact that there was sold a significant block of shares in the largest bank in the Republic of Moldova.
It was the first deal of such kind, whose complexity was difficult to imagine. We were honored to represent both B.C. Moldova-Agroindbank S.A. and the Moldovan Government in the capacity of seller. The prestigious award is a recognition of the value of the ERA team that is endowed with the necessary knowledge and training, but also with dedication and devotion sufficient to participate in such transactions. I am glad that the quality of services provided by ERA is recognized not only by clients and the business community, but also by prestigious international publications”, said Oleg Efrim, Managing Partner of Efrim, Roşca and Associates.
The CEE Deal of the Year Awards are given based on a unique and complex selection process carried out by teams of experts from Central and Eastern Europe. This year, such renowned law firms as Allen & Overy, Baker McKenzie, CMS, Cobalt, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Redcliffe Partners, Sayenko Kharenko, Țuca Zbârcea & Asociatii, White & Case, Wolf Theiss have competed for being awarded the 2019 CEE Deal of the Year Award.
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The prestigious Chambers Europe 2019 ranking has identified the best law firms. The success of the Efrim, Roşca and Associates Law Firm has also been recognized this year, and the work of lawyers has led to a promotion to the top. Similarly, the professionalism of the law firm has led to climbing the top in the Corporate/Commercial category. Thus, the Efrim, Roşca and Associates Law Firm has been ranked Band 3 in the Corporate/Commercial category. The ranking states that the company is recognized due to its reputation and growth on the market. The client base is made up of national and international companies, and ERA lawyers provide advice on corporate governance, structuring, or insolvency. Clients say they are extremely satisfied with the flexibility of the team, which finds solutions to any problem at any time of the day. Moreover, clients state that the lawyers’ team provides “accurate, well-executed and well-documented” advice.
Ilona Panurco, Senior Consultant, Head of the Consultancy Department, has been mentioned among the notable practitioners of the law firm. As regards the Litigation category, the ERA has been ranked Band 2, recording growth. According to the ranking, the team is known for its practice and increasingly prominent
reputation. The team manages a wide range of files related to insolvency, intellectual property, or collection of payments. The team also deals with “white-collar” crimes. Clients describe the ERA as being aware of local market issues.
The category of notable practitioners has included Oleg Efrim, Managing Partner of the Efrim, Roşca and Associates Law Firm, who is said to assist international companies in commercial disputes. Clients appreciate Oleg Efrim’s experience in the Government and praise lawyer’s approaches and strategies. Moreover, clients state that Oleg Efrim is very impressive in court.
Vlad Roşca, Partner of the Efrim, Roşca and Associates Law Firm, who represents both individuals and legal entities in complex commercial disputes, has also been included in the category of notable practitioners. Vlad Roşca also represents clients in hard cases at the Supreme Court of Justice. Clients praise Vlad Roşca’s approach in court and say he is an effective litigator. Moreover, he has a vast experience in commercial litigation, and clients describe him as being exceptionally good. This year, two partners of the Law Firm has been personally recognized in the top in the Litigation category. Oleg Efrim has been ranked Band 2, while Vlad Roşca has been ranked Band 1. Vlad Roşca and Oleg Efrim have been recognized and ranked in the top of the Chambers Europe since 2007.
The Efrim, Roşca and Associates Law Firm is one of the leaders in the legal advice and advocacy market of the Republic of Moldova. The team is in constant collaboration with other law firms outside the country, which allows it to participate in regional and international projects with reliable external partners.
ERA is partner of the annual event “Rockit Digital Conference Moldova 2018”. We support IT technologies and innovations. Earlier in the partnership with Rockit Moldova, ERA members presented the legal aspects dedicated to startups in the IT sector.
Details of the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/960148910800235/
Join Rockit Moldova 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEHlsk1ZWOA
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The performance of the law firm ”Efrim, Roșca și Asociații” was also recognized this year by The Legal 500, which has positioned ERA as one of the best law firms in the Republic of Moldova.
In the rankings made by The Legal 500, in the general overview, the law firm “Efrim, Rosca și Asociații” was ranked third. At the same time, one of the company’s lawyers, Ilona Panurco, was nominated in the category of Next Generation Lawyers.
The Legal 500 writes about “Efrim, Rosca și Asociații ” that it is a strong and competent team that offers professional expertise.
The Legal 500 is one of the world’s most renowned, independent international guide of the global legal market.
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Lately the law firm “Efrim, Roşca și Asociaţii” has achieved remarkable results, these being recognized by the prestigious Chambers Europe 2018 ranking. The recently published list that included the best law firms and lawyers also comprises both the law firm “Efrim, Rosca și Asociaţii”, and the two partners of its: Oleg Efrim and Vlad Rosca.
In Dispute Resolution classification the ERA was ranked third. The authors of the ranking state that the company was founded by well-known lawyers and has good reputation and positive feedback from customers. ERA deals with a wide range of contentious, commercial, fiscal, economic, intellectual property and competition cases.
ERA attorneys are valued by the customers for their ability to meet customers’ needs. “They know what to do in any situation to meet customer’s expectations” or “They are excellent, doing more than they are asked to”, clients say. The beneficiaries are also pleased with the availability of ERA lawyers: “24 out of 24 they are available and you can rely on them in any situation.”
In particular, Chambers Europe 2018 placed Vlad Rosca, the Partner of ERA, on the first level, in Dispute Resoluțion classification. Vlad Rosca is said to be one of the most well-known litigators in the Republic of Moldova, and the recognition came from his good reputation and positive feedback. The customers appreciate his profound knowledge. Vlad Rosca represents national and international clients in commercial arbitration litigations, administrative and criminal proceedings, as well as bankruptcy cases.
Oleg Efrim, the Managing Partner of ERA, according to Chambers Europe 2018 got the third place due to strong market recognition. Oleg Efrim has experience in commercial and civil litigations, also providing consulting services in the field of competition law. It is described by customers as “polite, accurate and provides the answers promptly “.
Both partners represented cases of notorious litigations in the Republic of Moldova, while the consulting team dealt with complex issues in corporate sector, in the field of intellectual property, competition, banking, regulatory and legislative framework development.
For Vlad Rosca and Oleg Efrim this is not the first appearance in Chambers Europe. They enjoyed recognition and placement in the Chambers Europe top in 2007, 2008 and 2017. Now they have incorporated into a company and work both together and individually on the top levels.
Chambers Europe performs annual rankings in more than 50 jurisdictions, based on a profound analysis of each law firm’s activity, interviews with its clients, and market peculiarity. The publication is recognized in the field for its independence and impartiality.
Echipa ERA a elaborat noul buletin juridic, care cuprinde prevederi ale Legii Nr. 202 din 06.10.2017 privind activitatea băncilor, Ordinului Ministrului Finanțelor Nr. 143 din 23 noiembrie 2017 cu privire la modificarea și completarea Ordinului ministrului finanțelor nr. 118 din 28 august 2017, Ordinului Serviciului Vamal Nr. 446-O din 1 noiembrie 2017 privind aprobarea Instrucţiunii cu privire la procedura declarării periodice a mărfurilor autohtone introduse în zonele economice libere și Portul Internațional Liber Giurgiulești şi a mărfurilor aflate în zonele economice libere și Portul Internațional Liber Giurgiulești la scoaterea lor pe restul teritoriului vamal al Republicii Moldova.
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Echipa ERA a elaborat noul buletin juridic, care cuprinde prevederi ale Hotărîrii Guvernului Nr. 1015 din 23 noiembrie 2017 cu privire la aprobarea Programului național privind controlul tutunului pentru anii 2017-2021 și a Planului de acțiuni pentru implementarea acestuia, ale Ordinului Serviciului Fiscal de Stat Nr. 352 din 28 septembrie 2017 cu privire la aprobarea Instrucțiunii privind evidența contribuabililor, ale Hotărîrii Băncii Naționale a Moldovei Nr. 305 din 05 decembrie 2017 cu privire la nivelul ratelor dobânzilor Băncii Naționale a Moldovei și la norma rezervelor obligatorii.
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