Legal Services

One of the most important ways we contribute is through legal services. Pro bono work represents our mission as advocates of reform in Moldova. We select complex and impactful cases that are undeniable game-changers.

Notable Project: Defending a low-income family in an unprecedented dispute with authorities, seeking to prevent the eviction of the defendants from their home of over 20 years.

Over 250 hours of work have been invested in this project. While the dispute is ongoing, the team has successfully managed to place the eviction on hold.

Each year, Turcan Cazac donates over 1,000 hours of pro bono work to a range of organizations, including the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova, Moldovan Bar Association, Young Lawyers Association, European Business Association in Moldova, CIS Competition Support Association, and others.

The firm coordinates yAvo.md—a network of 200+ Moldovan pro bono lawyers.

Charitable Giving and Sponsorship

Charitable giving at Turcan Cazac stems from the initiative of our team members, who find and propose ways to give back and cherish the opportunity to personally interact with those in need. Our team believes in transparent contributions with clear results that strengthen, encourage, and raise awareness.

Notable Project: Co-sponsoring the Moldovan Jiu-Jitsu Team at the world championships, where the team placed second and brought home an impressive 50 medals.

“These fighters are true ambassadors of Moldova. They ensure the Moldovan flag is raised as many times as their physique and technique allow,” noted Alexander Turcan.

Other Contributions:

• AmCham’s Book for the Ages campaign, aimed at children in villages.
• Save the Life charity donations for infants in need of urgent surgery.
• Charitable organization Moldova Magica—collections and visits to veterans and children with disabilities.
• Yearly Christmas Collection Project coordinated by AmCham Moldova.
• Christian Youth Portal’s Easter charitable collection.

Mentorship and Education

• Summer and winter schools for young entrepreneurs, organized by the European Business Association in Moldova.
• Leaders for Justice Academy.
• Moldova’s First Legal Forum.
• National Project of Mentorship for Women.
• Open discussions for trainee lawyers and young practitioners.
• Vladimir Palamarciuc contributes to the Diamond Challenge Program for High School Entrepreneurs.
• Octavian Cazac, trainer of seminars for Moldovan judges and prosecutors, as well as various seminars for Moldovan lawyers.
• Alexander Turcan and Vladimir Palamarciuc help create the first guide for trainee lawyers in Moldova.
• Alexander Turcan co-authors a handbook for advocates on professional liability.
• Octavian Cazac co-authors the chapter “The Compensation of Moral Damages” in the 2nd edition of the Supreme Court of Justice’s handbook for judges in civil cases.
• Octavian Cazac authors the Civil Law module of the “Curriculum for Continuing Education for Lawyers,” developed by the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative in Moldova.
• Alexander Turcan and Vladimir Palamarciuc contribute to Justice Sector Reform, including the accession to the lawyer profession.
• Vladimir Palamarciuc contributes to the review and amendment of the Insolvency Law as part of the Ministry of Economy working group.
• Vladimir Palamarciuc coordinates the project to enhance the administrative capacity of Moldova’s Bar Association via model practices from the US.