Victor Durlesteanu
Mediator
Short Introduction
Victor Durlesteanu is an international commercial mediator, lawyer and arbitration specialist with nearly 30 years of experience resolving complex cross-border business disputes. Based in Moldova, he specialises in commercial contracts, banking and finance, shareholder disputes, franchising, licensing, intellectual property, construction, taxation and public sector disputes.
Having advised businesses, investors and multinational organisations across a wide range of industries, Victor brings significant expertise in international trade, corporate affairs and dispute resolution. He is particularly recognised for helping parties overcome commercial deadlock and find practical solutions in disputes involving multiple jurisdictions, regulatory issues and complex business relationships.
About Work
Victor mediates a broad range of commercial, banking, corporate and cross-border disputes. He regularly assists businesses, investors, financial institutions, public authorities and international organisations in resolving disputes involving commercial contracts, franchising, shareholder relationships, licensing agreements, intellectual property rights and regulatory issues.
Alongside his mediation practice, Victor is Managing Partner of AAB Durlesteanu & Partners and has advised clients on commercial litigation, arbitration, due diligence, international trade and corporate transactions since the mid-1990s. His experience spans industries including banking, insurance, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, energy and telecommunications.
His mediation experience includes banking and loan disputes, commercial contract claims, customs disputes, employment conflicts, insurance claims, franchising and licensing disputes, shareholder disagreements, intellectual property matters, public sector disputes and taxation conflicts. He is particularly experienced in disputes involving international business relationships and complex commercial negotiations.
Clients value Victor's pragmatic, confident and commercially focused style. He is known for quickly identifying the underlying causes of conflict, helping parties regain perspective and guiding negotiations towards practical, workable and mutually beneficial outcomes
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- International Trade & Competition
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Languages
- English
- Romanian
- Russian (basic)
Awards
Accredited by CEDR in 2013.
Memberships
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Member of the Economic Counsel under the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova since 2019.
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Member of the Moldova' Bar Association since 2000.
Publications
Publicated review in the local professional editions.