Pragmatic Legal Solutions Across Borders
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About
My name is Viorica Hagagg
I am an independent legal professional with 20 years of cross-border legal experience, including over 15 years in the Netherlands. I advise multinational corporations as well as small and medium-sized enterprises on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. My approach is pragmatic, solution-driven, and always aligned with the strategic and operational priorities of my clients.
For a decade, I held the position of Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary at a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. In this senior role, I was responsible for regulatory compliance, legal strategy, risk management, corporate governance, and contract oversight across multiple jurisdictions. This experience has shaped my ability to simplify complex legal issues and deliver clear, actionable guidance at both operational and board levels.
I am qualified in both Dutch and Moldovan law and hold two bachelor’s degrees in business administration obtained in Moldova. This unique academic and professional background enables me to view legal matters through both legal and business lenses — and to serve as a trusted bridge between Western European legal systems and Eastern European markets.
I regularly support Eastern European companies navigating the Dutch legal landscape, as well as Dutch businesses entering or operating in Eastern Europe. I work closely with clients to understand their business objectives, and when needed, I collaborate with a network of trusted specialists to deliver tailored, cross-border legal support.
Services
INTERIM LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES
Providing flexible, hands-on legal support for organizations in need of temporary senior counsel. With over 20 years of cross-border legal experience across multinationals, SMEs, and startups, I quickly adapt to the business environment of each client. Whether ensuring regulatory compliance, managing complex contracts, or providing strategic advice, I step in seamlessly to safeguard business continuity during periods of transition, absence, or peak workload.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & LEGAL RISK STRATEGY
I provide strategic guidance on Dutch and EU regulations, including Wft, MAR, UKLA, AML/KYC, and GDPR, helping companies stay aligned with both national and cross-border obligations. My work goes beyond compliance: through legal risk assessments and regulatory mapping, I identify potential exposures early and design robust, business-aligned frameworks that safeguard operations, reduce risk, and support long-term growth in an evolving regulatory landscape.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
End-to-end legal support in corporate structuring, shareholder arrangements, governance, and restructuring. I have extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts — from complex cross-border agreements to joint ventures, and partnership agreements. My focus is on balancing legal certainty with commercial flexibility to support your growth and mitigate risk.
EAST–WEST LEGAL ADVISORY
I support companies with business or operational links to Eastern Europe by providing tailored legal guidance that bridges the Dutch and Eastern European legal environments. Thanks to my extensive network of lawyers and attorneys in the Netherlands, I ensure smooth operations, compliance, and cross-border collaboration, helping businesses confidently navigate both regions.
TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION & STARTUPS
Helping innovators and founders turn ideas into reality with clear, business-focused legal guidance on blockchain, emerging technologies, and the challenges of startup growth. Beyond advisory, I actively participate in projects that foster blockchain development, helping shape practical frameworks for innovation and sustainable growth.
Benefits
Flexible Legal Support, Tailored to Your Business
What sets my services apart is the ability to adapt seamlessly to the needs of different types of organizations — from multinationals and listed corporates, to family-owned businesses and innovative start-ups. Having worked across these diverse environments, I understand that each business has its own rhythm, challenges, and culture.
East–West Legal Bridge
With dual qualifications in Dutch and Eastern European law, I bring a unique ability to bridge legal and business cultures across the continent. My bicultural expertise, combined with fluency in four languages, ensures clarity in complex cross-border matters and smooth collaboration with international stakeholders. Whether guiding Eastern European companies into the Dutch and EU markets or supporting Western European businesses expanding eastward, I offer a trusted and culturally attuned approach that sets me apart.
Extensive Legal Network in the Netherlands
Through strong connections with a wide network of legal specialists and attorneys across the Netherlands, clients benefit from seamless access to expert knowledge in diverse areas of law. This collaborative advantage ensures that even the most complex legal matters can be addressed swiftly, efficiently, and with the right expertise—providing clients with practical, reliable, and business-focused solutions.
Multilingual Legal Solutions
With extensive experience working in multinational environments and across diverse business cultures, I bring a unique ability to bridge legal, cultural, and communication gaps. Speaking five languages — four of them fluently — I ensure smooth collaboration with international stakeholders and provide legal solutions that respect both cultural nuances and business realities.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
I believe that legal expertise should extend beyond the boardroom and play a role in shaping a more equitable, connected world. In addition to my work with corporates, SMEs, and international clients, I am dedicated to leveraging my skills and network to generate meaningful social impact.
As co-founder of Stichting Noroc Olanda, I am actively engaged in humanitarian and development initiatives in the Republic of Moldova. Our foundation focuses on strengthening civil society, facilitating knowledge exchange, and improving healthcare infrastructure by delivering hospital equipment and supporting institutional partnerships. These efforts are grounded in the belief that building bridges between communities leads to more resilient, inclusive societies.
Beyond humanitarian work, I offer pro bono legal support to early-stage, purpose-driven startups—particularly those led by migrant entrepreneurs, women founders, and social innovators. My aim is to help remove legal barriers so that promising ideas can grow into impactful ventures. Access to professional legal guidance should not be a luxury, but a lever for opportunity and empowerment.
Whether I’m advising a growing business or contributing to grassroots initiatives, my guiding principle remains the same: to use the law as a catalyst for positive change.
I take pride in the trusted partnerships I’ve cultivated—and remain committed to a vision of legal practice that serves not just business, but people and purpose.
