Trusted Strategic Counsel
For Eastern Europe and Beyond
Public affairs, market entry & cross-border negotiation — led by Iurie Leancă.
Trusted Strategic Counsel
For Eastern Europe and Beyond
Public affairs, market entry & cross-border negotiation — led by Iurie Leancă.
Trusted Strategic Counsel
For Eastern Europe and Beyond
Public affairs, market entry & cross-border negotiation — led by Iurie Leancă.
Iurie Leancă
Executive Chairman
Iurie Leancă
Executive Chairman
Iurie Leancă
Executive Chairman
Iurie Leancă is a Moldovan statesman with more than 30 years of service in diplomacy and government.
As Prime Minister of Moldova (2013–2015), Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009–2013), he guided the country’s European integration process, securing the EU Association Agreement in 2014 and visa liberalization with the European Union.
His career also includes senior responsibilities in the energy sector, where he managed large-scale oil and gas operations in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa and The Middle East.
Fluent in six languages, he is widely recognized for his role in strengthening Moldova’s international standing and building trusted partnerships worldwide.
Iurie Leancă is a prominent Moldovan statesman and business leader with over three decades of experience in diplomacy, governance, and international affairs.
As former Prime Minister of Moldova (2013-2015), Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009-2013), he spearheaded the country’s European integration, including the landmark EU Association Agreement in 2014.
His career spans key leadership roles in the energy sector, managing major oil and gas operations in Eastern European and emerging markets.
Fluent in six languages, Leancă is renowned for building strategic global networks.
Iurie Leancă is a prominent Moldovan statesman and business leader with over three decades of experience in diplomacy, governance, and international affairs.
As former Prime Minister of Moldova (2013-2015), Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009-2013), he spearheaded the country’s European integration, including the landmark EU Association Agreement in 2014.
His career spans key leadership roles in the energy sector, managing major oil and gas operations in Eastern European and emerging markets.
Fluent in six languages, he is widely recognized for his role in strengthening Moldova’s international standing and building trusted partnerships worldwide.
Diplomacy
Meets
Business
Diplomacy
Meets
Business
Leancă & Partners bridges diplomacy and business, offering expert guidance in public affairs, market entry, energy, pharma, and international relations. Rooted in Central & Eastern Europe, we help corporations, investors, and policymakers navigate complex landscapes for sustainable success
Leancă & Partners bridges diplomacy and business, offering expert guidance in public affairs, market entry, energy, pharma, and international relations. Rooted in Central & Eastern Europe, we help corporations, investors, and policymakers navigate complex landscapes for sustainable success
Public Affairs Strategy
Public Affairs Strategy
Public Affairs Strategy
Guiding businesses and institutions through EU and regional policymaking, with proven experience in negotiations such as Moldova’s EU Association Agreement and visa liberalization process.
Policy is execution.
We combine high-level access with disciplined process: stakeholder mapping, issue framing, and evidence-based advocacy across ministries, parliaments, regulators, and EU bodies.
From early risk scans to hearings, consultations, and final sign-off, we align decision-makers and keep your licence to operate strong.
Guiding businesses and institutions through EU and regional policymaking, with proven experience in negotiations such as Moldova’s EU Association Agreement and visa liberalization process.
Policy is execution. We combine high-level access with disciplined process: stakeholder mapping, issue framing, and evidence-based advocacy across ministries, parliaments, regulators, and EU bodies.
From early risk scans to hearings, consultations, and final sign-off, we align decision-makers and keep your licence to operate strong.
Guiding businesses and institutions through EU and regional policymaking, with proven experience in negotiations such as Moldova’s EU Association Agreement and visa liberalization process.
Policy is execution.
We combine high-level access with disciplined process: stakeholder mapping, issue framing, and evidence-based advocacy across ministries, parliaments, regulators, and EU bodies.
From early risk scans to hearings, consultations, and final sign-off, we align decision-makers and keep your licence to operate strong.
With José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission — advancing Moldova’s EU integration.
With José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission — advancing Moldova’s EU integration.
With José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission — advancing Moldova’s EU integration.
Iurie Leancă with Petro Poroshenko (former President of Ukraine) and Bronisław Komorowski (former President of Poland), advancing regional EU integration.
Iurie Leancă with Petro Poroshenko (former President of Ukraine) and Bronisław Komorowski (former President of Poland), advancing regional EU integration.
Iurie Leancă with Petro Poroshenko (former President of Ukraine) and Bronisław Komorowski (former President of Poland), advancing regional EU integration.
Market Entry Advisory
Market Entry Advisory
Market Entry Advisory
Guiding companies in navigating new markets with specialized focus on Central & Eastern Europe, including key opportunities in Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, and beyond.
Our expertise helps mitigate risks, secure regulatory approvals, and establish strategic partnerships for seamless expansion.
We guide companies through market entry and expansion across Central & Eastern Europe. We de-risk approvals, align stakeholders, and structure the right partnerships — so you can launch faster and grow sustainably.
Focus: Romania, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Ukraine; China ↔ CEE cooperation.
Guiding companies in navigating new markets with specialized focus on Central & Eastern Europe, including key opportunities in Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, and beyond.
Our expertise helps mitigate risks, secure regulatory approvals, and establish strategic partnerships for seamless expansion.
We guide companies through market entry and expansion across Central & Eastern Europe.
We de-risk approvals, align stakeholders, and structure the right partnerships — so you can launch faster and grow sustainably. Focus: Romania, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Ukraine; China ↔ CEE cooperation.
Guiding companies in navigating new markets with specialized focus on Central & Eastern Europe, including key opportunities in Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, and beyond.
Our expertise helps mitigate risks, secure regulatory approvals, and establish strategic partnerships for seamless expansion.
We guide companies through market entry and expansion across Central & Eastern Europe. We de-risk approvals, align stakeholders, and structure the right partnerships — so you can launch faster and grow sustainably.
Focus: Romania, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Ukraine; China ↔ CEE cooperation.
Diplomacy & Negotiation
Diplomacy & Negotiation
Diplomacy & Negotiation
Drawing on decades of high-level diplomatic experience, including Moldova’s landmark EU Association Agreement, to foster regional stability, secure partnerships, and drive international cooperation for our clients.
From association agreements and energy security deals to cross-border JV’s and dispute settlements, we combine diplomatic experience with commercial rigor.
We structure asks, build coalitions, run back-to-back briefings, and manage sensitive communications so parties can land a clean, compliant, and durable agreement.
Drawing on decades of high-level diplomatic experience, including Moldova’s landmark EU Association Agreement, to foster regional stability, secure partnerships, and drive international cooperation for our clients.
From association agreements and energy security deals to cross-border JV’s and dispute settlements, we combine diplomatic experience with commercial rigor.
We structure asks, build coalitions, run back-to-back briefings, and manage sensitive communications so parties can land a clean, compliant, and durable agreement.
Drawing on decades of high-level diplomatic experience, including Moldova’s landmark EU Association Agreement, to foster regional stability, secure partnerships, and drive international cooperation for our clients.
From association agreements and energy security deals to cross-border JV’s and dispute settlements, we combine diplomatic experience with commercial rigor.
We structure asks, build coalitions, run back-to-back briefings, and manage sensitive communications so parties can land a clean, compliant, and durable agreement.
With Baroness Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, at the initialling of the EU–Republic of Moldova Association Agreement (Vilnius, 29 November 2013).
With Baroness Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, at the initialling of the EU–Republic of Moldova Association Agreement (Vilnius, 29 November 2013).
With Baroness Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, at the initialling of the EU–Republic of Moldova Association Agreement (Vilnius, 29 November 2013).
Our Partners
Our Partners
Leancă & Partners unites a network of leading experts specializing in pharma and regulations, energy law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate advisory, arbitration and litigation, security and public affairs, legal due diligence, and tax strategies.
Drawing on diverse backgrounds in government, legal, and business sectors, our team provides tailored solutions that address the complexities of international operations, from navigating regulatory hurdles to optimizing tax efficiencies and resolving disputes.
This comprehensive approach ensures clients receive seamless support for market entry, effective risk mitigation, and sustainable international growth, all from a single, trusted point of contact.
Leancă & Partners unites a network of leading experts specializing in pharma and regulations, energy law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate advisory, arbitration and litigation, security and public affairs, legal due diligence, and tax strategies.
Drawing on diverse backgrounds in government, legal, and business sectors, our team provides tailored solutions that address the complexities of international operations, from navigating regulatory hurdles to optimizing tax efficiencies and resolving disputes.
This comprehensive approach ensures clients receive seamless support for market entry, effective risk mitigation, and sustainable international growth, all from a single, trusted point of contact.
Leancă & Partners unites a network of leading experts specializing in pharma and regulations, energy law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate advisory, arbitration and litigation, security and public affairs, legal due diligence, and tax strategies.
Drawing on diverse backgrounds in government, legal, and business sectors, our team provides tailored solutions that address the complexities of international operations, from navigating regulatory hurdles to optimizing tax efficiencies and resolving disputes.
This comprehensive approach ensures clients receive seamless support for market entry, effective risk mitigation, and sustainable international growth, all from a single, trusted point of contact.
Serghei Covali
Arbitration & Litigation
Dumitru Melnic
Energy Law and M&A
Eugen Sturza
Security & Public Affairs
Eugen Sturza
Security & Public Affairs
Eugen Sturza
Security & Public Affairs
Vlad Bercu
Corporate Law & Tax
Vlad Bercu
Corporate Law & Tax
Vlad Bercu
Corporate Law & Tax
Eremei Priseajniuc
Pharma & Regulations
Eremei Priseajniuc
Pharma & Regulations
Eremei Priseajniuc
Pharma & Regulations
Dumitru Melnic
Energy Law and M&A
Dumitru Melnic
Energy Law and M&A
Serghei Covali
Arbitration & Litigation
Serghei Covali
Arbitration & Litigation
China–CEE Strategic Cooperation
China–CEE Strategic Cooperation
China–CEE Strategic Cooperation
We help Chinese enterprises enter Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) — and support European companies engaging China — with clean, compliant market entry and trusted local partners.
Iurie Leancă also delivers executive keynotes in China for business audiences (30–45 min + Q&A) and closed-door briefings for leadership teams.
What we do:
-Regulatory & licensing pathway (incl. EIA/permits/compliance)
-Government & stakeholder alignment (ministries, agencies, municipalities)
-FDI screening readiness (EU/CEE frameworks)
-Incentives & location strategy (industrial zones, grants, utilities)
-Partner search & vetting (commercial & reputational due diligence)
-Cross-cultural negotiation & bilingual documentation
How we work:
-Scope (48h): desk brief on fit, regulatory path, risks.
-Engage (2–4 weeks): meetings with authorities/partners; options, timeline, budget.
-Deliver: China–CEE Entry Plan (actions, owners, calendar) + introductions and follow-through.
What you receive:
-Stakeholder map & contact matrix
-Regulatory pathway & document checklist
-Incentives memo (grants, tax, land, utilities)
-Shortlist of partners with scoring & next steps
Sectors:
Energy & batteries • Automotive/EV • Pharma & medtech • Infrastructure & logistics • ICT & data centers
We help Chinese enterprises enter Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) — and support European companies engaging China — with clean, compliant market entry and trusted local partners.
Iurie Leancă also delivers executive keynotes in China for business audiences (30–45 min + Q&A) and closed-door briefings for leadership teams.
What we do:
-Regulatory & licensing pathway (incl. EIA/permits/compliance)
-Government & stakeholder alignment (ministries, agencies, municipalities)
-FDI screening readiness (EU/CEE frameworks)
-Incentives & location strategy (industrial zones, grants, utilities)
-Partner search & vetting (commercial & reputational due diligence)
-Cross-cultural negotiation & bilingual documentation
How we work:
-Scope (48h): desk brief on fit, regulatory path, risks.
-Engage (2–4 weeks): meetings with authorities/partners; options, timeline, budget.
-Deliver: China–CEE Entry Plan (actions, owners, calendar) + introductions and follow-through.
What you receive:
-Stakeholder map & contact matrix
-Regulatory pathway & document checklist
-Incentives memo (grants, tax, land, utilities)
-Shortlist of partners with scoring & next steps
Sectors:
Energy & batteries • Automotive/EV • Pharma & medtech • Infrastructure & logistics • ICT & data centers
We help Chinese enterprises enter Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) — and support European companies engaging China — with clean, compliant market entry and trusted local partners.
Iurie Leancă also delivers executive keynotes in China for business audiences (30–45 min + Q&A) and closed-door briefings for leadership teams.
What we do:
-Regulatory & licensing pathway (incl. EIA/permits/compliance)
-Government & stakeholder alignment (ministries, agencies, municipalities)
-FDI screening readiness (EU/CEE frameworks)
-Incentives & location strategy (industrial zones, grants, utilities)
-Partner search & vetting (commercial & reputational due diligence)
-Cross-cultural negotiation & bilingual documentation
How we work:
-Scope (48h): desk brief on fit, regulatory path, risks.
-Engage (2–4 weeks): meetings with authorities/partners; options, timeline, budget.
-Deliver: China–CEE Entry Plan (actions, owners, calendar) + introductions and follow-through.
What you receive:
-Stakeholder map & contact matrix
-Regulatory pathway & document checklist
-Incentives memo (grants, tax, land, utilities)
-Shortlist of partners with scoring & next steps
Sectors:
Energy & batteries • Automotive/EV • Pharma & medtech • Infrastructure & logistics • ICT & data centers
