Dozens of people came last night, February 11, to the selling exhibition of photos “Central Asia. A journey “, to support children with special needs from Tony Hawks Centre in Chisinau. Exhibition’s invitees had the opportunity to admire and purchase the work of amateur photographer Aurel Cepoi, made while traveling in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan. The Charity event took place in the Kentford building, with the support of the law firm “Efrim, Rosca si Asociatii” and MolDeco company.
“In the last two and a half years I have traveled a lot to Tadjikista, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and I was impressed by the traditions and culture of these countries, mountains, people. We immortalized these moments through photographs. I’m not a professional photographer, I’m just an amateur. I do not know the value of these photos, but I know that together we can help children with disabilities in Chisinau”, said the author of the exhibition, Aurel Cepoi.
According to organizers, in just a few hours there were sold more than 50 photos. The collected funds, over 60 thousand lei, were donated to the Tony Hawks Center for construction of the first gym for sports activities for disabled children in Moldova. It will be built on the current terrace of the Center. At the charity event, the visitors had the opportunity to purchase the bestseller “Tennis with the Moldovans” by Tony Hawks, and the cookbook “Cooking for Moldova” by Jo Batson, wife of British Ambassador in Chisinau, Phil Batson. The money raised from the sale of books were also donated Tony Hawks Center.
Tony Hawks Center is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for children with chronic diseases fromvulnerable families. For 15 years, the institution provides free medical and social rehabilitation for disabled children aged up to 18, who have no financial possibilities for being involved in recovery programs. The center was created and is funded by the famous British writer and actor Tony Hawks.
After only one year of activity ”Efrim, Roșca și Asociații” Law Firm informs that it is recommended by the Legal 500 as one of the best law firms. The independent expert guide included ERA in this prestigious top due to the professionalism shown by its team of attorneys at law.
The clients cited by the Legal 500 related about ERA that ”it has highly experienced lawyers, with a reputation gained over time”, such as the former Minister of Justice, Oleg Efrim. It soon became ”one of the top firms in the country”, and the clients say that ”the services provided are excellent and the detailed responses are sent in very short time”. As about Vladislav Roșca and Ilona Panurco, the clients declared that ”they are professional and competent specialists, skilled and experienced enough in order to offer high quality services”.
”The presence of ERA in the top of the best law firms of Moldova is an honor for us, especially as such results were obtained after the first year of activity. It is an excellent proof of the professionalism of a dynamic team, of the top expertise we have and high appreciation shown towards us by our clients”, declared Oleg Efrim, Managing Partner of ”Efrim, Roșca și Asociații”.
The Legal 500 publishes annually the assessments related to the activity of the law firms. This year the performance of law firms in over 150 countries has been assessed. The firms are ranked after an extended analysis of the projects, of the complexity of legal issues and of the methods of solving the cases. Another criterion is the feedback offered by the clients.
The ”Efrim, Roșca și Asociații” Law Firm has 11 attorneys at law and lawyers with exceptional experience and professional careers. ERA’s priority are the clients who are offered personal approach and 24/7 availability. ERA constantly collaborated with other foreign law firms, thus making it possible to participate in regional and international projects with trustworthy foreign partners.
The team of attorneys at law and lawyers offers expert opinion in corporative and trade issues, merger and acquisitions, capital market, insolvency and liquidation, competition and state aid, as well as real estate. ERA also provides assistance in issues related to intellectual property, labor relations, human resources, legal auditing, regulations, public acquisitions and public and private partnership or alternative disputes’ solutions.
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More than 30 community paralegals have participated today in the first activity of the project “Strengthening the network of community paralegals” – “The opportunity of association of paralegals”. In the course of the event, it was discussed the possibility of creating an association of community paralegals, the organizational methods of a non-governmental organization, its principles of operation, as well as the modalities for accessing resources provided by donors.
The existence of a Professional Association will enhance the capacities of advocacy of the paralegals’ network, indispensable for the development of the paralegals’ institution, and its affirmation as a reliable partner of the National Council for State Guaranteed Legal Assistance (NCSGLA). At the same time, will offer more visibility to the positive impact generated by the free services provided by paralegals within the rural communities.
“Through this project we wish to contribute to the development of the paralegals’ network. To offer assistance needed within the process of association, to help to facilitate communication with public authorities, to stay side by side with you in the courts and to support you in various cases. Together we can identify the best solutions for your beneficiaries”, has underlined the coordinator of the Bar Association of Lawyers “Efrim, Rosca & Associates”, Oleg Efrim.
Representation of Soros-Moldova Foundation, Natalia Camburian, has mentioned that Soros-Moldova Foundation is ready to provide to paralegals the aid needed. “We support you and we will continue to provide you not only financial support, but also the assistance needed for the creation and development of an Association of Paralegals. If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask.”, has declared Natalia Camburian.
Vladimir Palamarciuc, member of the Board of the Young Lawyers Association, have related to participants about the experiences the members of Association have gone through at its founding, the steps they have taken and how they managed to assert themselves on the advocacy market. “The creation of an association will bring benefits not only to paralegals, but to the entire system as well. Will allow you to develop individual projects as well as projects of professional support to members of the Association”, has reiterated Vladimir Palamarciuc.
Present at the event, Daniela Vidaicu, the national coordinator of programs of the Embassy of Sweden, has encouraged the paralegals to create an association, because in this way they will be able to achieve bigger results. “The creation of the network of paralegals is a success. Now comes another stage of coagulation, a stage in which you should continue doing good things further. We support you and we urge you to continue making useful things for the society. The donors support good and strong initiatives. Together is easier to obtain visible results, alone is much harder.”, said Daniela Vidaicu.
In the event, head of the Division of non-commercial organizations of the Ministry of Justice, Alexandrina Culcitchi, has related to paralegals about the organizational methods of a non-governmental organization, the legislative provisions, acts needed for the creation of an association. Paralegals present at the event expressed their interest towards the possibility of association and means of accessing financial resources.
The project “Strengthening the network of paralegals” is implemented by the Bar Association of Lawyers “Efrim, Rosca & Associates” and is co-financed by the Legal Program of Soros-Moldova Foundation. The project’s goal is to strengthen the network of paralegals through the creation of a National Association of Paralegals from Moldova.
The network of paralegals was created in 2010. During this time, with the help of paralegals, thousands of people have managed to solve their legal problems faced by them, whether it was about inheritance, divorce, social assistance or right to property.
Today, the network includes around 40 community paralegals from different rural areas of the country. Visit the webpage www.parajurist.md for more information about the services of community paralegals.
Stimate Domnule viceministru,
Urmare a solicitării Nr. 03/8405 din 31 iulie 2017, biroul asociat de avocaţi „EFRIM, ROŞCA şi Asociaţii” a examinat proiectul Legii pentru modificarea şi completarea unor acte legislative (privind activitatea specială de investigaţii) şi Vă transmite în anexă opinia sa.
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