Draft:Florin Bancila - CEO & Board Member

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Florin Bancila (born March 13th 1980) is a distinguished member of the Marine Legal Bar of Luxembourg. Recognized for his unparalleled expertise in maritime law, he has significantly contributed to the field through a series of landmark legal achievements and professional endeavors.

Early Life and Education

Born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, Florin Bancila exhibited an early interest in legal and investment banking affairs. He pursued his studies at Law School University – Hyperion Bucharest, where he majored in International Law with a focus on international legislation. Following this, he earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from (private information******) Marine Law Academy graduating with honors.

Career

Maritime Legal Bar of (private information******)

Upon joining the Marine Legal Bar of (private information******), Florin Bancila quickly distinguished himself as a formidable legal mind. His work primarily involves complex maritime disputes, including cases of international maritime boundary disagreements, shipping contract breaches, and environmental compliance issues.

Notable Cases

       1.      (private information******) v. (private information******): Florin Bancila successfully defended a major shipping company in a landmark case involving cross-border maritime pollution, setting a precedent for future environmental regulations within the maritime industry.

       2.      (private information******) v. (private information******): In another high-profile case, Florin Bancila represented a coalition of marine transport firms in a dispute over international shipping tariffs, resulting in significant policy changes that benefited the global maritime trade.

Board Memberships

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Florin Bancila holds influential positions on the boards of two leading marine companies:

       1.      (private information******). Inc.

       •       Role: Board Member

       •       Company Overview: 
(private information******)  Inc. is a global leader in marine logistics and transportation, boasting a yearly turnover exceeding $10 million. Under Florin’s strategic guidance, the company has expanded its operational footprint, enhancing its fleet and optimizing supply chain efficiencies.

       2.      (private information******)  Enterprises

       •       Role: Board Member

       •       Company Overview: 

(private information******) Enterprises specializes in marine construction and offshore engineering. With a revenue surpassing $15 million annually, Florin’s expertise in maritime law has been instrumental in navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes, facilitating the company’s growth in international markets.

Previously, Florin Bancila was CEO and Managing Director for an international investment bank, ASKAR Capital Iceland coordinating the offices in Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey and Central East Europe. In August 2007 the Financial Supervisory Authority of Iceland granted Askar Capital a license to operate as an investment bank, based on Article 4 of Act No.161/2002 on Financial Undertakings. Askar Capital is a part of the Swedish Financial group, Moderna Finance.

The structure comprises four profit centers, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Real Estate Investment, Advisory and Avant Asset Financing. In these areas Askar Capital offered a full product range and a stellar quality service. Askar Capital was headquartered in Reykjavík with offices in Mumbai, Dubai, London, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

Leading coordination efforts for offices in Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey, Florin Bancila established key partnerships with teams in Mumbai, Dubai, London, and Los Angeles, enhancing our global operations.

Directed the strategic investment of €500 mls for Icelandic and International Investment Funds, including Milestone and LAREF, targeting growth opportunities worldwide.

Managed the full investment lifecycle, from project inception through development and marketing, to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Achievements and Recognition

       •       Marine Law Excellence Award (2023): Awarded by the (private information******)  Marine Association for outstanding contributions to maritime law.

          •       Global Maritime Leader (2024): Recognized by the (private information******)  Maritime Organization for innovative legal strategies and significant impact on global maritime policy.

       •       Environmental Defender Award (2024): Honored by the (private information******)  Initiative for successful defense in high-stakes environmental litigation cases.

Publications and Lectures

Florin Bancila is also a sought-after speaker, having delivered keynote addresses at international maritime law conferences and seminars.

Personal Life

Residing in Bucharest/Luxembourg, Florin Bancila balances his professional commitments with a new found passion for sailing and marine conservation. He actively participates in various charitable organizations aimed at protecting oceanic ecosystems and promoting sustainable maritime practices.

See Also

       •       Maritime Law
       •       Marine Legal Bar of (private information******)
       •       International (private information******)
       •       Marine Conservation (private information******)

References

[1] (private information******) Marine Association. (2023). Marine Law Excellence Awards. [2] (private information******) Organization. (2023). Global Maritime Leaders. [3] (private information******) Initiative. (2024). Environmental Defender Award.