Former Senior Associate Valeriu Cernei has been promoted to a Partner position with Gladei & Partners in Chisinau.
Cernei has been with Gladei & Partners since 2016, when he joined as a Junior Associate. He primarily focuses on corporate and commercial, M&A, insolvency, IP, personal data protection, tax, litigation, and arbitration.
"[Valeriu] has worked on the majority of our critical projects, with diverse challenges, scope, and complexity," Commercial Bank MAIB CEO Giorgi Shagidze commented. "Throughout every project, his dedication, sharp intellect, and expertise have consistently impressed me. His ability to navigate complex challenges with ease and confidence makes him a truly invaluable contributor […] Congratulations to both [Gladei & Partners] and Valeriu on this well-deserved recognition!"
"Valeriu Cernei's work representing the Commission was very instrumental, demonstrating impressive knowledge of Moldovan law, a thorough understanding of the Commission's cases, and a strong and constant dedication to the highest caliber of representation of the Commission," Moldovan Independent Commission for Assessing the Integrity of Candidates for the Positions of Members in the Self-Administration Bodies of Judges and Prosecutors Chairman Herman von Hebel stated. "All members of the Commission wish him great success in his new role and we are confident that he will further support and strengthen the effective functioning of the rule of law in Moldova."
"No day during these seven years have I regretted my decision to take Valeriu on board," Gladei & Partners Managing Partner Roger Gladei said. "Deep-diving while forward-looking, versatile while expert-minded, Valeriu has set a new standard of quality in everything he’s doing, leading our juniors and associates by example."
"Gladei & Partners has been my professional home since I started my career as a Junior Associate over seven years ago," Cernei added. "Taking up this new Partner role is an honor for me and, indeed, a new exciting step in my career. The partnership is a chance to contribute to the growth of our firm from a new perspective, so I will continue to put the same engagement and dedication into the day-to-day work for our clients. I truly thank my colleagues for their continuous support and I’d like to highlight that this individual achievement actually represents a team success."
