Awards
Chambers Europe 2011
Gladei & Partners asscend in ranking, in premiere being top-ranked in both practice areas researched.
Chambers Europe 2011/Moldova/General Business Law:
This firm makes its debut in the table, having built a reputation in the market for its business advisory services. It is well known for handling banking and finance work, and also offers expertise in general corporate and commercial, real estate, telecoms and IP matters. Roger Gladei's in-house experience at a major Moldovan bank frequently attracts banking and finance clients. According to sources, "his business acumen and deep legal expertise make him a lawyer you can always rely on." One of the firm's major clients is the EBRD, which retained the firm to advise on a senior EUR20 million loan to Moldova-Agroindbank. The firm also assisted Moldovan satellite TV operator Focus-Sat with restructuring and financing mandates.
Chambers Europe 2011/Moldova/Dispute Resolution:
Gladei & Partners continues to build its reputation on the market, developing the diversity of its workload over the past year. The five-strong team handles litigation and commercial arbitration regarding a variety of disputes, including the enforcement of contracts, shareholder disputes and infringement of IP rights. "The lawyers prioritise our needs and take a confident yet thoughtful approach," reported one satisfied client. A recent standout instruction came from the Romanian Commercial Bank Erste Group, which selected the firm to handle debt recovery and security enforcement work. Founding partner Roger Gladei led the team on this matter and maintains a visible profile on the market. He also represented insurance company Notabil-Polis in liquidation proceedings. Vitalie Cioufu handles a great deal of the firm's dispute resolution work. He has recently acted for NISTAS on a debt recovery action, involving proceedings in Moldova, Germany and before the ECHR.
From: Chambers Europe 2011
Chambers Global 2011
Gladei & Partners is the only Moldovan law firm to climb up the ranking.
Chambers Global 2011/Moldova/General Business Law:
This five-lawyer team offers the full spectrum of commercial legal services and has a strong reputation in the market. Impressed clients say the lawyers are "very fast, efficient and work extremely well." Recent mandates include advising key client the EBRD on several projects, notably assisting with a secured loan to the German Diagnostic Centre. The team also advised Romanian shoe retailer Leonardo on the restructuring of its business in Moldova. Managing partner Roger Gladei worked in-house in the banking sector prior to founding the firm and stands out for his prowess in banking and finance, a practice which garners particular praise from market sources.
From: Chambers Global 2011
IFLR1000 2011
Gladei & Partners has been again nominated as 'Recommended Firm' in Moldova, whereas Roger Gladei in premiere won the title of 'Leading Lawyer'. All Leading Lawyers featured in the IFLR1000 are recommended by peers and clients in their respective jurisdiction during the editorial team's interview process.
Gladei & Partners has been increasing its numbers since its establishment, although Roger Gladei remains the main draw to the firm for corporate matters thanks to his experience of banking and finance matters, which is almost unparalleled in the market.
He is "extremely knowledgeable, highly experienced and driven toward the best possible solution; a high-calibre, best-in-class professional," says one client. His "native intelligence, business acumen and deep legal expertise make him the lawyer you can always rely on," says another. "Should be regarded as the best finance and banking firm," says a competitor.
Partner Vitalie Ciofu has a good reputation in litigation, and along with associate Aelita Orhei advised on some of the highlight transactions. The firm also recently recruited a new associate in Tatiana Stefanet. "You can be sure they will explore all alternatives and find the most appropriate practical solution, both from a business and legal perspective," says one client, while another highlights "intelligence, business acumen and deep legal expertise" as key attributes.
In top deals, the firm advised the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on a €20 million senior loan to Moldova-Agroinbank, the biggest local bank, a second loan to the same bank for €7 million for the financing of energy projects, and a $2 million secured loan or the first private medical diagnostics centre.
The firm also acted for Kronor Business Group USA on a €1 million restructuring and equity and debt capital raising and advised the Trans-Oil group of companies as borrower of a $24 million loan from the EBRD and Société Générale France. In other work, Gladei assisted Comertbank Moldova on corporate governance and structuring matters and Donaris Group insurer on business expansion matters.
From: IFLR1000 2011
PLC Which lawyer?
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