One of the main recent buzzwords in Moldova is AML compliance at the convergence of securities and banking which strictly follows the recommendations of the report from the fifth evaluation round of the MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe, in order to transpose the provisions of Directive 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 30, 2018, as well as updated provisions of the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations.
Moldova: Would You Fancy Acquiring a Qualifying Holding in a Bank? The Moldovan IPO Experience
In recent years, Initial Public Offerings on foreign exchange markets became a hot topic of discussion in Moldova. The Purcari Wineries Group, one of the biggest wineries in Moldova, got listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange Market. Others are also tackling the prospects. An IPO on a reputable market means better corporate governance, transparency, prestige, and access to new sources of funding.
Know Your Lawyer: Roger Gladei of Gladei & Partners
An in-depth look at Roger Gladei of Gladei & Partners covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about his as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Proposed Amendments to the Moldovan Renewable Energy Legal Framework
In the context of global efforts to migrate towards a green economy, based on renewable energy, the Republic of Moldova aims to improve and complete the regulatory framework applicable to the use of energy from renewable sources.
Moldovan Data Protection Law Follows Footsteps of GDPR
One of the most important recent buzzwords in Moldova, at the intersection of legal services and IT, is GDPR compliance and its associated complications (and opportunities) – to strictly follow both the GDPR (where applicable extraterritorially in Moldova) and the Moldovan legal framework, which is partially aligned with the EU law.
Moldova Builds Interconnections To Provide for Genuine Competition in Its Energy Markets
The spring of 2023 brought a genuine spring mood into the Moldovan energy sector. The overall feeling is that Moldova came out of the winter that, by many predictions, should have frozen it solid and is now eagerly looking forward to bright, although still occasionally frosty, days ahead.
Moldova’s Long Way Home
On June 23, 2022, the European Council granted Moldova the status of candidate country for EU accession. ACI Partners Legal Manager Carolina Parcalab, Bivol Sotchi & Partners Managing Partner Inna Sotchi, Efrim Rosca si Asociatii Managing Partner Oleg Efrim, and Gladei & Partners Managing Partner Roger Gladei explore the recent changes in Moldova resulting from its new status.
The War Around the Corner: Challenging Moldova’s Economy
With the ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine, Bivol Sotchi & Partners Founding Partner Andrei Bivol, Gladei & Partners Partner Iulian Pasatii, and Efrim Rosca Asociatii Managing Partner Oleg Efrim look at how the conflict has affected Moldova’s economic growth.
Legal Monitoring Report for the period of 28 April - 24 May 2023
The Legal Monitoring Report deals with amendments to the Law on Joint Stock Companies and the Compulsory Licensing Mechanism, ratification of the Agreement on the Transportation of Goods, and approval of Legal Framework on Cuber Security, the FISCALIS Agreement and Ecolabel Regulations.
Deal Expanded: Gladei & Partners’ Dan Nicoara and CET-Nord’s Adrian Crasnobaev Talk About the Deal of the Year in Moldova
Nicoara: First, congratulations on winning the Deal of the Year award in Moldova!
Renewables in Moldova
Contributed by Stratulat Albulescu
Optimism in Moldova, Finally: A Buzz Interview with Iulian Pasatii of Gladei & Partners
There is much optimism in Moldova, following the country being awarded EU candidate status, the adoption of a comprehensive digitalization package, and the investments in IT and energy driving the economy forward, according to Gladei & Partners Partner Iulian Pasatii.
Banking & Finance in Moldova
Contributed by ACI Partners.
Capital Markets in Moldova
Contributed by ACI Partners.
Employment in Moldova
Contributed by Bivol, Sotchi & Partners.
Corporate Governance in Moldova
Contributed by ACI Partners.
Electronic Signatures, Contracts, and Archiving in Moldova
Contributed by Stratulat Albulescu.
Restructuring Laws and Regulations in Moldova
Contributed by Dolea & Co.