An unannounced inspection, a summons from the prosecutor or goods stuck at the border. These situations don't wait. We work with companies and individuals in Chișinău and across Moldova to give you a clear defence from day one, not after the situation has spiralled.
It is the field covering offences tied to money and business: fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, forgery of accounting documents. The case is not decided only in the courtroom. It is often won or lost during the investigation, from the first contact with the authorities.
It is the set of rules on how goods cross the border: tariff classification, documents, duties and inspections. Problems start when customs reclassifies the goods, issues a fine or detains the shipment. This is not a commercial dispute. You are dealing with an authority, and the deadlines are short.
An economic investigation, a customs control or an administrative sanction can shut your business down in a day. Your reputation, your freedom to operate and sometimes your personal liberty are all on the line. What you do, or don't do, in the first hours shapes the entire case.
Every stage matters, from the first call before a hearing to the last court session. Here are the areas where we are called on most often.
Fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, forgery: economic offences bring intense pressure and tight deadlines. We analyse the charges, build the defence strategy and represent you from the investigation stage, not just in court.
Corruption investigations have their own dynamics: wiretaps, informants, pressure to cooperate. We protect your procedural rights, examine the evidence and ensure every statement you give is fully informed.
Border controls, disputed tariff classification, recalculated customs value or detained cargo. Customs situations require a fast response. We challenge unlawful acts and push for the earliest possible release of goods.
Not every fine is lawful and not every official report is properly drawn up. We verify the basis, procedure and proportionality of the sanction. Where the chances of annulment or reduction are genuine, we challenge it.
Carriers and logistics operators in Moldova constantly face roadside controls, insurance disputes and contractual risks along the supply chain. We assist with customs relations, insurer negotiations and partner disputes.
An economic criminal case means dealing with prosecutors, investigating officers and judges. We prepare every appearance, control the messaging and maintain a coherent procedural position from start to finish.
Many economic crime cases are won or lost at the investigation stage, not in the courtroom. We analyse the charges and evidence, decide what to challenge and what to communicate, and protect your position before the authorities solidify their case.
Customs authorities in Moldova sometimes impose disproportionate sanctions or fail to follow proper procedure. For companies and carriers, a well-prepared challenge can mean release of goods, annulment of the fine or avoidance of a costly precedent.
What are the facts, what acts exist, what deadlines are running and what is urgent now.
What to challenge, what to document, what to communicate - and what not to.
Applications, motions, defence and representation before authorities and courts.
Cases evolve. We update the strategy as new evidence, measures or decisions appear.
Attorney · Mocanu | Legal · economic criminal law, corruption, customs law, administrative offences, transport and insurance
