Transactional work is at the heart of the corporate, commercial and M&A practice group at Boyanov & Co., where the team is regularly mandated on high-value cross-border acquisitions. The team also advises its clients on corporate restructuring, greenfield investment projects and the related due diligence procedures, across a number of sectors including banking and finance, telecommunication and energy. Yordan Naydenov and Raina Dimitrova are co-practice heads, with the former focusing on the corporate and M&A work, while the latter is specializes in broad commercial advice. Other key team members include founding partner Borislav Boyanov whose expertise spans large scale M&A projects and advising investors on their entry to the Bulgarian market, while Alexander Chatalbashev focuses on corporate advice in the energy sector.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Bulgaria
Boyanov & Co.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yordan Naydenov; Raina Dimitrova
Autres avocats clés:
Borislav Boyanov; Alexander Chatalbashev; Mihail Vishanin
Principaux clients
BioIVT (subsidiary of Linden Capital Partners)
NOTE AB
valantic GmbH
Rezolv Energy (part of Actis group)
Tietoevry Oyj
Eurobank Bulgaria AD
YARA International
Mondelez International
Borealis AG
Black Sea Property Plc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised BioIVT on the acquisition of the Bulgarian company Fidelis Research AD and its subsidiaries in 4 jurisdictions.
- Advised Valantic GmbH to acquire control over AIOPS Group AD and its subsidiaries in 2 other jurisdictions, including a complex pre-deal transformation of the target group.
- Assisted Eurobank Bulgaria AD in getting the concentration clearance for the acquisition of the ongoing concern of BNP Personal Finance Bulgarian branch and provided the needed support in relation to the issuing of the regulatory consent for the same acquisition.
CMS
Private equity, TMT, energy and banking and finance are some of the sectors in which the corporate and commercial team at CMS are active - it assists clients with both the buyer and seller side of complex M&A transactions and advise foreign companies on entry to and exit from the Bulgarian market. M&A expert Atanas Bangachev leads the practice, alongside Gentscho Pavlov and Dimitar Zwiatkow , who specialize in M&A and restructuring, and large-scale portfolio transactions respectively. Assen Georgiev, Nevena Radlova and Veliko Savov are also key points of contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Atanas Bangachev; Assen Georgiev; Dimitar Zwiatkow; Gentscho Pavlov; Nevena Radlova
Autres avocats clés:
Veliko Savov
Les références
‘Dimitar Zwiatkow has been diligent in his work and has been able to assist us in closing transactions in a timely manner.’
‘Nevena Radlova is an outstanding person. She is an expert on broad range of commercial law matters such as regulatory matters, licensing, data protection and business agreements review. She also advised us on merger control and merger clearance, anti-trust and compliance matters, as well as on marketing campaigns.’
‘The CMS team has been able to find good solutions on complex topics, coupled with a good commercial understanding.’
Principaux clients
YGY Industries
CTP Invest spol. s.r.o.
KJK Sports
Musala Soft AD
EBRD
Johnson & Johnson
EKO Bulgaria EAD
Atradius Collections
B2 Holding
H&M
Pontus Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advised CTP Invest spol. s.r.o. on the acquisition of Transcapital and Transcapital Ring Road, large logistics business in Sofia, consisting of land of an aggregate area of c. 340 559 sq.m. and over 10 logistics buildings located on such land in two locations in Sofia.
- Advised the shareholders in Musala Soft AD on their 100% exit by sale to ARICOMA Group, part of KKCG.
- Advised B2 Holding ASA with respect to a EUR 90 million deal relating to the entire sale process of its Bulgarian subsidiary “Debt Collection Agency” JSC.
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov is reputed for the depth of its expertise in M&A, privatization and private equity transactions, where it covers the full spectrum from small to large-cap transactions in both national and international capacities. Among their clients are global corporations and investors, private equity and venture capital funds as well as financial institutions and increasingly start-ups. Zdravka Ugrinova is an expert in corporate and commercial law, and private equity transactions, while Violetta Kunze focuses her practice on the TMT sector, and leads on many cross-border M&A transactions. This duo jointly lead the practice. Valentin Bojilov, who specialises in M&A, private equity and joint ventures, was made partner in January 2023 as was Gergana Monovska - clients consider both lawyers to be 'amazing'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zdravka Ugrinova; Violetta Kunze
Autres avocats clés:
Stephan Kyutchukov; Omourtag Petkov; Georgi Tzvetkov; Valentin Bojilov; Ralitsa Gougleva; Gergana Monovska; Silviya Apostolova
Les références
‘Excellent team – responsive, knowledgeable, all-rounded expertise. And pleasant to work with!’
‘Zdravka Ugrinova and Ralitsa Gougleva are both amazing. They are my go-to lawyers for anything related to Bulgaria. I have had excellent experience working with them without exceptions.’
Principaux clients
The Rohatyn Group (TRG)
PPF Group
Desarollo Agricola Y Minero SA (DAYMSA)
INTEGRAL Venture Partners
Angel’s Estate Winery, Purcari Wineries PLC
The administrators and senior secured lenders of Bulsatcom UH Holdco Limited
European Innovation Council Fund (EIC)
MarketStar Holdings, LLC
MYX AD
AbbVie Inc.
Accenture
BMW I Ventures
Oman Investment Authority
Residence Control EOOD, dba M2M Services
Bianor Holding AD
Cognyte Technologies Israel LTD
Silverline Partners–- Fund LP
Eljoy AD
INVENIO PARTNERS FUND II SCSP (formerly, Empower Capital Fund II SCSP)
SCHREIBER EUROPE S.L.
HEXACORP LTD
Come Forth Capital EOOD
Maple Bear
Froneri Bulgaria EOOD, part of Nestlé group
BUNGE
BAT
Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd.
ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 AD
Emma Alpha Holding Ltd.
SKF Bearings Bulgaria EAD
IBM Bulgaria
Tick42
Ingram Micro
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp.)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised The Rohatyn Group, a global asset management firm, on all local legal aspects of the acquisition from KJK Capital of an indirect majority stake in Leader-96 EOOD.
- Advised the administrators and senior secured lenders of Bulsatcom UH Holdco Limited on the sale Bulsatcom EOOD, to Viva Corporate Bulgaria EOOD.
- Advised PPF Group on the Bulgarian regulatory law aspects associated with the sale of a 50%-plus-one-share stake in PPF Telecom Group’s assets in Bulgaria to e&.
Kambourov & Partners
Kambourov & Partners' wide-ranging practice encompasses corporate advice, including corporate restructurings and local and cross-border M&A transactions, representing both buyer and seller side mandates across a number of sectors. Vladimir Rangeloff and Veronika Hadjieva jointly lead the Corporate and M&A team and advise on all manner of M&A transactions, corporate finance, de-mergers and business separations. The team is supported by Angel Rizov, who focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and Christian Dimitrov, who handles day-to-day corporate matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vladimir Rangeloff; Veronika Hadjieva
Autres avocats clés:
Angel Rizov; Christian Dimitrov
Les références
‘Veronika Hadjieva is a tour de force in the legal world. Her insights and expertise in Corporate and M&A matters are unparalleled. She invests time to deeply understand each client’s unique needs and objectives. Her strategic foresight is commendable, often foreseeing and navigating challenges before they manifest.’
‘Christian Dimitrov has showcased tremendous dedication and mastery in his work. His analytical skills, combined with a keen understanding of business nuances, make him a trusted advisor for complex corporate transactions.’
‘Vladimir Rangeloff has exceptional knowledge and experience are exceptional in the field of commercial, corporate and M&A legislation and projects. He has broad expertise in regulatory legislation applicable to the credit institutions, investments and banks as well in the financing law and commercial legislation.’
Principaux clients
United Group
Venture Equity
Viva Corporate Bulgaria
Globant
United Group entity and Sports Republic
Vivacom
Alpiq
Ecometrix
Elica Bulgaria
Hemse.one
Dentstore Bulgaria
Shanghai Electric Power
Strategy Object
3E
Nikmi
King’s Valley
Schwarz IT Bulgaria
Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation
FWMK
Principaux dossiers
- Advised United Group on the sale of a 100% of its passive infrastructure, consisting of 4800 mobile towers in Bulgaria, Croatia and Slovenia, to Tawal.
- Advised Viva Corporate on the acquisition of Bulsatcom.
- Advised Venture Equity, the majority shareholder in ethanol producer Almagest, on the sale of the company to agricultural group Agria.
Kinstellar
Kinstellar is well equipped to handle large M&A transactions across the financial services, telecommunication, technology, energy and real estate sectors. The team, led by practice head Diana Dimova advised the Saudi Arabian telecom company TAWAL in their acquisition of the tower assets of United Group B.V. across southeastern Europe, which has been valued at EUR 1.2 billion. Dimova is well versed in corporate and M&A matters, private equity transactions and infrastructure projects. Nina Tsifudina jointly leads the practice alongside Dimova and works closely with global IT companies, private equity and venture capital companies on a range of corporate and commercial matters. Atanas Mihaylov additionally brings expertise in corporate reorganizations and entry into the Bulgarian market to the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Diana Dimova; Nina Tsifudina
Autres avocats clés:
Atanas Mihaylov; Antonia Mavrova
Les références
‘Eager to assist and highly knowledgeable. Diana Dimova, Antonia Mavrova and Nina Tsifudina are all exceptional.’
‘Diana Dimova is hands down the best M&A lawyer in Bulgaria. Diana helped meet a ridiculously tight deadline to signing with superb and practical advice.’
‘Nina Tsifudina is a super technical and commercial lawyer.’
Principaux clients
TAWAL
YouGov
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
KBC Bank
OCP SA
52 Entertainment
Nielsen Consumer
ZOO Group Stefanov LLC
Muehlhan AG
Yanolja Cloud Pte. Ltd.
DUAL Europe GmbH
FT Publications
UKG
Principaux dossiers
- Advised TAWAL on the acquisition of the tower assets of United Group B.V. for EUR 1.2 billion.
- Advised KBC Bank on the merger between KBC Bank Bulgaria and United Bulgarian Bank following KBC’s acquisition of Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria.
- Advised YouGov plc on the acquisition of the European Consumer Panel Business of GfK, a German for EUR 315 million.
Penkov, Markov & Partners
Penkov, Markov & Partners has a ‘highly knowledgeable and dedicated’ corporate and M&A team that is active in the energy, real estate and insurance sectors, where they advise clients on cross-border M&A transactions and general corporate questions, with a sector specific expertise. The team is jointly headed by founding partners Vladimir Penkov , who brings with him extensive transactional expertise and Ivan Markov who is well versed in corporate and commercial matters. The third practice head is Nikolay Cvetanov, who advises banking and TMT clients on private transactions, M&A and compliance matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vladimir Penkov; Ivan Markov; Nikolay Cvetanov
Autres avocats clés:
Roman Stoyanov; Boris Lazarov; Milena Gaidarska; Boris Strijlev; Tihomir Tishev
Les références
‘Nikolay Cvetanov displays an exemplary level of leadership and expertise. His standout qualities include his promptness and diligence in addressing our needs, as well as his deep understanding of the unique objectives of our business. His proactive and insightful approach has set him apart from competitors.’
‘Nikolay Cvetanov, Ivan Markov and Tihomir Tishev were not only prompt and diligent but also displayed an unparalleled level of commitment to our cause. They took the time to thoroughly understand the specific objectives and means of our business, offering invaluable recommendations that were seamlessly incorporated.’
‘Milena Gaidarska participates in all negotiations and planning of deal structures and has extensive experience in this field. In addition, she knows our business well and always prepares suitable solutions.’
Principaux clients
FIDELIS RESEARCH AD
Vienna Insurance Group
STAMH LTD
PAC Doverie AD
Peltina OOD
Karelia Bulgaria EOOD
Granitoid AD
MVB Truck and Bus Bulgaria EAD
ABBA
Cancham
Tiger Technology AD
Arteks Engineering AD
Mondi Stambolijski EAD
Zagorka AD (part of Heineken Group)
BA Glass Bulgaria AD
4SMART OOD
GD Capital Management AD
Infinity Capital AD
Klett Lernen und Information
Mania Team AD
Unilink S.A.
Niko – 99 Jordanka Todorova EOOD
MINSTROY HOLDING AD
Eurostar EOOD
PIERRE FABRE BULGARIA EOOD
Atland Investment AD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the shareholders of Fidelis Research AD on the sale of the registered capital to BioIVT, part of Linden investment Group.
- Advised Global Biomet on one of the largest local solar projects for acquisition and development of above 100MW PV plant, with market value of the investment of circa EUR 100,000,000.
- Advised Unilink Bulgaria EOOD and I&G Insurance Brokers OOD on the EUR 35,000,000 acquisition of SDI Group AD.
Schoenherr
Schoenherr‘s commercial, corporate and M&A practice strengths include local and cross-border M&A transactions and take overs, where the team has a proven track record advising in the TMT and energy sectors. Alexandra Doytchinova leads the team and focuses on the energy and real estate sectors, where she advises on market entry to Bulgaria, direct investments and high-profile transactions. Ilko Stoyanov is noted for his ‘exceptional knowledge and experience in the field of commercial, corporate and M&A legislation and projects’. Further bolstering the Corporate and M&A team is Stela Pavlova-Kaneva, who acts in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, Tereza Shishkova and Ema Stoyanova who joined the firm in December 2022 and January 2023 respectively.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandra Doytchinova; Ilko Stoyanov
Autres avocats clés:
Stela Pavlova-Kaneva; Tereza Shishkova; Ema Stoyanova
Les références
‘Stela Pavlova-Kaneva is excellent in every single way so far – she’s been really diligent with her work, knows her field and reacts super quickly.’
‘Ilko Stoyanov has exceptional knowledge and experience in the field of commercial, corporate and M&A legislation and projects. He also has broad expertise in the regulatory legislation applicable to the credit institutions, investments and banks as well in the financing law and commercial legislation.’
‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly expressed. Their level of service is excellent, and we emphasize that the answers to the legal questions were provided by Schoenherr law office in due time. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with in-house lawyers of the company.’
Principaux clients
KKCG Group / Aricoma Group International AB
Oiltanking GmbH
Chaos Software
Dentatechnica
Liechtenstein
NTT DATA Business Solutions
United Group
OSRAM GmbH
Enery
MET Group
Poseidon S.A
Leoni AG
Offerista Group
Globe Trade Centre SA (GTC)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised e& on the acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group’s assets in CEE for EUR 2.15 billion
- Advised KKCG Group and its portfolio company Aricoma Group International AB on the acquisition of Musala Soft and its subsidiaries.
- Advised BlackPeak Capital on an equity investment in courier and fulfilment provider EUShipments.com.
Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss acts for international venture capital and private equity investors in transactional work that ranges from small minority share acquisitions up to large cross-border equity and commercial transactions. The firm represents Acrisure in an ongoing insurance-broker acquisition of the Unilink Group across 6 jurisdictions. Richard Clegg leads the practice and is especially versed in transactions and corporate matters in the regulated industries. Anna Rizova advises global corporates on their entry into the Bulgarian market and in M&A transactions, Katerina Kraeva and Jasmina Uzova are also noted for their contributions on M&A transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Clegg
Autres avocats clés:
Anna Rizova; Katerina Kraeva; Jasmina Uzova; Kristian Yabalkarov
Les références
‘The service that we and our clients receive from Wolf Theiss is always of the highest quality.’
‘We work exclusively through Richard Clegg and Kristian Yabalkarov (Associate). They are skilled, experienced and engaging; and effortlessly create the correct team from across Wolf Theiss for each individual request.’
‘Excellent team with diverse background and lots of experience.’
Principaux clients
Acrisure
Apollo Global Management
BNP Paribas
Intuitive Surgical Operations
Edgecap Partners
Raiffeisen Bank International
Pet Network International
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Overgas
EU Shipments
Eleven
Renalfa
3S Investment
Emil Frey
Astorg
4iG
Unipos
Jagex
POP Global Holdings
Zantingh Energy Services (ZES)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Acrisure on the acquisition of Unilink’s business. This covers 5 jurisdictions, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia.
- Advised Apollo Global Management on the full acquisition of the UK company PHOS.
- Advising the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the acquisition of a minority stake in Doverie.
Deloitte Legal Law Firm
Deloitte Legal Law Firm has broad expertise in complex M&A transactions and covers a range of corporate issues including restructurings and corporate governance advice. Practice head Miglena Micheva is especially active in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, where she delivers expert advice on corporate restructurings and regulatory matters. Her predecessor Kaloyan Yordanov departed the firm in August of 2023 to start his own firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Miglena Micheva
Autres avocats clés:
Zvezdelina Filova; Konstantin Ivanov; Georgi Stefanov
Les références
‘Miglena Micheva is fluent in English, available at any time, proactive proposing alternatives and solutions business wise.’
‘Strong coordination skills in a project involving different jurisdictions and areas of expertise (legal, accounting, tax) both in-house and with external advisors.’
‘Professional attitude to work, including very good expertise and cooperativeness.’
Principaux clients
Eurobank Bulgaria AD (Project Echos)
Principaux dossiers
- Provided full M&A transactional support in the acquisition of the retail banking business of BNP Paribas Personal Finance SA, Bulgaria Branch.
Dimitrov, Petrov & Co
International and domestic corporations, private equity and venture capital funds are among some of the clients who regularly turn to Dimitrov, Petrov & Co for their expert advice on M&A projects, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Head of the department Zoya Todorova provides ‘excellent legal support in large cross-border transactions’, and is well versed in the areas of corporate, employment and competition law. Boyana Milcheva advises on the tax related matters on transactions, while Radina Tomanova supports on M&A projects and venture capital transactions. Tomanova was promoted to senior associate in March 2023, as was Rositsa Vasileva.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zoya Todorova
Autres avocats clés:
Boyana Milcheva; Radina Tomanova; Ana-Mari Eremieva; Rositsa Vasileva
Les références
‘Boyana Milcheva is an excellent lawyer for anyone seeking corporate and real estate advice. The combination of legal expertise, dedication, and empathy make her an exceptional attorney who truly stands out.’
‘Zoya Todorova is an exceptional attorney. From start to finish, my experience with Zoya was nothing short of outstanding, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results.’
‘Partner Zoya Todorova and Associate Ana-Mari Eremieva provided excellent legal support in a large cross-border transaction.’
Principaux clients
Evrotrust Technologies
Kolichka.bg Online Supermarket
Ameta Holding
LucidLink
GTT Group
Pepkor Europe
Dev Craft
Pfizer
Modralog
Ergomed
Nikolay Dimitrov
Zühlke Engineering
Enable Bulgaria
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the successful funding of Evrotrust from the Capital Investment Fund, part of the Bulgarian Development Bank Group prior to its Series A.
- Advised EC Investments, a company that indirectly owns 80% shareholding interest in Kolichka.bg on the local aspects of a major M&A transaction taking place in the Czech Republic.
- Provided legal support in the internal restructuring of the group of companies within Ameta Holding, including completion of the transaction on local level, as well as assistance with AML compliance procedures.
Dinova Rusev & Partners
The corporate and commercial team of Dinova Rusev & Partners is well equipped to handle M&A transactions, through the expertise of the team led by founding partner Anelia Dinova and Ivelina Cherneva. Dinova focuses her work on the structuring of transactions and deal negotiations, while Cherneva specializes in unfair competition and consumer protection next to commercial matters and M&A deals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anelia Dinova; Ivelina Cherneva
Autres avocats clés:
Georgi Vladov
Les références
‘Their language of communication is user-friendly; they aim at making the client comprehend the issue and its practical implications no matter how complex it may be from a legalistic perspective.’
‘Georgi Vladov: reachable, calm, very knowledgeable, creative thinking. I appreciate his patience in working with a multi-jurisdictional team. His judgement is trustworthy; he is straightforward in his communication, succinct yet thorough and he never beats around the bush or “hides” behind legalistic terminology when talking to us on a matter.’
‘Very strong team with huge range of professional knowledge. Very cooperative and fast responding. Carefully study all details of the problem and provide multiple options/decisions where possible.’
Principaux clients
Transmetrics AD
I-Cover Services Limited
Everty Bulgaria
CRD Sport
3M
AP Retail I EOOD
Northrop Grumman
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria
Sofia Hotel Balkan AD
Economou Shipping
Devico Bulgaria EOOD
Cavalieri 1981 AD
Astron Chemicals
KWP
Greenville Bulgaria
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Transmetrics in the negotiations and perfection of a convertible loan investment from the European Innovation Council.
- Acting for a real estate group company on the implementation of restructuring its assets-holding in Bulgaria.
- Advising on the Bulgarian law implication of the international acquisition of XBT Holding SA by One Equity Partners.
Hristov & Partners
Hristov & Partners is praised by its clients for its ‘international network’ and ‘proven track record’ on commercial and corporate matters. The team is regularly involved in large, cross-border M&A deals, either as lead counsel or as the Bulgarian counsel alongside international law firms, where their client roster includes international financial institutions and investment entities. Practice head Pavel Hristov advises on all manner of M&A transactions, in both a domestic and cross-border capacity, and is supported by Dragomir Stefanov and Biliana Shagova in the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pavel Hristov
Autres avocats clés:
Dragomir Stefanov; Biliana Shagova
Les références
‘Dragomir is absolutely reliable and has an efficient workstyle, providing answers in an understandable way. Pavel is absolutely reliable, knows about market and market difficulties and provides answers in an understandable and efficient way.’
‘The international network of Hristov & Partners as well as the solid experience and proven track record of the company make them one of the best legal consultants anyone can turn to in this field, not only in Bulgaria.’
‘The speed of accurate feedback, proper assumptions with benefits and risks, the precise suggestions as well as the pull through activities are outstanding and above anything I have experienced in 35 years of Management.’
Principaux clients
Broadcom Inc.
Sitecore
Lempriere Group
GoDaddy
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Integrity Capital Investments
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Athletic Commerce
CTP
IWG
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Integrity Capital Investment on the sale of its shares, among other investors, in Fidelis Research to BioIVT, a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners.
- Advised Athletic Commerce on the sale of 65% of its shares in the e-commerce specialist AIOPSGROUP to valantic GmbH.
- Advised Broadcom, alongside Baker McKenzie, on Bulgarian law aspects related to the $61bn acquisition of VMWare.
Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria
Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria deals with a varied caseload including advising on M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and corporate governance matters for both private and public clients. Andrey Delchev and Magdalena Valova jointly lead the practice, with the former advising on concessions and commercial matters for financial institutions and the latter focuses on the transport, infrastructure and energy sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrey Delchev; Magdalena Valova
Autres avocats clés:
Severina Liubenova
Les références
‘Fast responses and work products, good knowledge of corporate law, understanding of needs of clients from foreign countries.’
‘Great response time, good case management, good time planning.’
Principaux clients
Asarel-Medet JSC
Fresh Media Group
Trace Group Hold AD
Ecolab EOOD
“Softline” EOOD
Nova City Group
Gedeon Richter Bulgaria
Printec Bulgaria EAD
Electrohold Bulgaria EAD
Ashram Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Provision of full legal services to the Fresh Media Group – on legal matters including day-to-day corporate and commercial legal matters.
- Advised Assarel-Medet JSC on various day-to-day legal matters related to its business operations and corporate governance.
- Provision of full legal services to Gedeon Righter BG. The team provides this client with a wide range of legal advice and representation in corporate and commercial matters on Bulgarian legal issues arising from their business operations.
Arsov Natchev Ganeva
Arsov Natchev Ganeva has a proven track record acting as Bulgarian counsel to foreign corporations entering the Bulgarian market and setting up local subsidiaries, where the team advises on the full spectrum of related corporate and administrative law matters. Jivko Rokov and Desislava Lukarova act in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, private equity transactions and corporate governance matters and jointly lead the practice alongside co-founder Marin Arsov.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jivko Rokov; Marin Arsov; Desislava Lukarova
Autres avocats clés:
Yordan Terziev; Mariela Bogdanova-Kostova
Principaux clients
Eberspächer gruppe gmbh & co. kg
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V.
ICGB AD
Vedamo AD
Lidl Bulgaria eood & co kd
OBO Bettermann gmbh
Centroplan international gmbh
Browsewave AD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised and supported EBERSPÄCHER GRUPPE GmbH & Co. KG in the creation of its local Bulgarian subsidiary, EBERSPAECHER BULGARIA EOOD.
- Advised PUBLICIS GROUPE HOLDINGS B.V. on the acquisition of Advertise Bg and in the context of the subsequent post-acquisition integration of the newly acquired business operations.
- Advised ICGB AD on the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline Interconnection between Bulgaria and Greece including on the implementation of a two-tier corporate governance system and other corporate changes necessary for the certification of ICGB under the ITO unbundling model.
Atanassov & Ivanov Law Firm
Atanassov & Ivanov Law Firm is engaged by energy and technology clients to provide expert advice on matters of restructuring, early-stage financing of start-up companies, commercial contracts and regulatory advice, where the team draws on knowledge in the related fields of employment and tax law. Iliyan Ivanov and Stoyan Atanassov co-lead the practice and advise on corporate governance matters and shareholder issues, while the former focuses on energy clients, the latter supports multinational corporations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Iliyan Ivanov; Stoyan Atanassov
Autres avocats clés:
Maria Dimitrova
Les références
‘Stoyan Atanassov is very resourceful in finding flexible and out-of-the box solutions. Iliyan Ivanov is diligent, dedicated and proactive.’
‘Both Iliyan Ivanov and Stoyan Atanassov have profound commercial knowledge in different business areas.’
‘Both partners Iliyan Ivanov and Stoyan Atanassov are professional, business oriented and pragmatic in their approach. They combine strong insight, sound advice and strategic thinking. Always able to think “out of the box” and impress with quality of advice.’
Principaux clients
Toyota Balkans
Inchcape Brokerage Bulgaria
Amorim Cork Bulgaria
Salini Impregilo S.p.A
Michelin Group
Cheque Dejeuner Group
Velocity Smart Group
Soundmouse Limited (Adelphoi Limited)
Subway
Metrilo Ltd
Analytics for Everyone Ltd (A4E)
Asset Management Company
Black Peak Capital
Dr. Oetker
Bulgarian Food Producer
ORNO AD
Do It Wise
Elton Corporation
STS Inks
Vinprom Biala
ZigiWave
Socotab
Inter ES 2000
Austrotherm Bulgaria
Yug 3000 Limited
Italiashop
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as the Bulgarian law advisor to Black Peak Capital for the purposes of the structuring, setting up and operation of its new EUR 126 million Fund.
- Advised on the introduction of a complex contractual framework and new insurance products.
- Advised on the restructuring and the acquisition of the Soundmouse Group.
BWSP Ilieva Voutcheva & Co Law Firm
BWSP Ilieva Voutcheva & Co Law Firm focuses on transactional work, including complex domestic and international M&A deals and the resulting corporate restructures, acting for clients across various sectors. The team is led by Diliana Ilieva who is valued for 'always finding the best possible solutions' and the 'determined and capable leader' Rossitsa Voutcheva. Both have extensive experience in M&A deals and corporate structures.
Responsables de la pratique:
Diliana Ilieva; Rossitsa Voutcheva
Autres avocats clés:
Viktor Ivanov; Diavena Kalcheva
Les références
‘Diliana Ilieva is a very hard-working lawyer, who always finds the best possible solutions. She is very knowledgeable and highly proactive.’
‘Rossitsa Voutcheva is determined and a capable leader. Her legal knowledge, business understanding, and intuition is impressive. Viktor Ivanov and Diavena Kalcheva are impeccably professional, always on time, caring and provide the right advice.’
‘Competent specialists with professional attitude and commitment.’
Principaux clients
Atlas Copco Bulgaria Ltd.
Castello Precast Ltd.
Tessa Energy Ltd.
VK Investments Ltd.
Ltd. Commerce Ltd.
SAT Health Jsc.
MS Asset Development Ltd.
PIMK Ltd.
CPC Europe Ltd.
Gano Excel Ltd.
Hec Solar Ltd.
Vittoria Pharma Ltd.
Renergy Ltd.
4S4Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Totim Svilengrad Ltd. on corporate restructuring comprising of a spin off from the parent company Totim Ltd. with total value of the deal EUR 9000000.
- Advised SAT Health Jsc. on acquisition of Pia Mater Ltd.
- Advised SAT Health Jsc. on acquisition of Blocks Medical and Dental Center Ltd.
CasePro
A range of clients from start-ups and individual clients up to multinational corporations turn to CasePro for corporate and commercial advice, including for cross-border transactions, entry into the Bulgarian market and on regulatory matters. Practice head Damyana Lazarova is a specialist in the field of fintech and focuses her practice on complex commercial transactions, while co-head Boyan Lazarov focuses on labour and employment law, alongside commercial and corporate matters. Spartak Yovchev has a sectoral focus on real estate and is well versed in M&A, restructurings, joint ventures and private equity investments.
Responsables de la pratique:
Damyana Lazarova; Boyan Lazarov
Autres avocats clés:
Spartak Yovchev; Radost Doycheva; Nikolay Georgiev
Les références
‘I collaborate very closely with Damyana Lazarova and Boyan Lazarov and it is always a pleasure to work and communicate with them. Both of them are experienced and competent professionals, with strong values and flexible approach.’
‘Damyana Lazarova’s proactive approach is a rare but extraordinary quality that strengthens the whole team. I also respect Boyan Lazarov for being a kind, helpful, and skilled individual. Spartak Yovchev has always shown up and stayed to help, even when things got tough.’
‘As a highly experienced attorney, Damyana Lazarova is a true specialist in M&A transactions, and we greatly appreciate her expertise in this field. We often work with Boyan Lazarov and Nikolay Georgiev, who have a very good grasp of best practices in the corporate and commercial areas.’
Principaux clients
NEVEQ II
WHG Services (Bulgaria) Limited
SumUp Ltd.
SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.a.r.l
SumUp Payments Ltd.
Taulia Bulgaria
Paysafe Bulgaria
Lufthansa Technik Sofia
Hesburger (Bulgarian Burger)
GrEco Bulgaria
Scale Focus
Breaktime
SumUp Services GmbH
Debitoor
Rhythm Engineering – Bulgaria
Upnetix
MariaDB Bulgaria
Intertainment Services Jsco
Astrea Staffing
Crypto.com
Enco Vending
Melexis Bulgaria
Milestone Systems Bulgaria
Tide Platform Ltd – Bulgaria Branch
OpenPayd Bulgaria
Astea Solutions AD
Debitoor Holdings Limited S.a.r.l
Lindstrom
Direct Credit Bulgaria
Defacto Retail Limited Sirketi Bulgaria Ltd.
Trust for Social Achievement Foundation
Fourth Bulgaria
Wealth Effect Management
Henkel Bulgaria
New Vision III Fund
Property Club EAD
Quanterall
Pontica Solutions
Glovoapp23, S.L
Berry Smart Logistics
Ascent
Certria
Internet Securities Bulgaria
Digital Technology Center Commerzbank AG Sofia Branch BFC
Expert Solutions
TDB Play
Network Management Innovations
HyperScience
Sb Accounting & Consulting
Paysolut
GoodTill
Tiller
Economedia
DSV Road
Nexo
Tendam
Commerzbank
Sportissiomo
Certia
Mabsut Technology
SB Co AD
Industrial Software
AP Bulgaria LLC
America for Bulgaria Foundation
Joker Media Rental
Ten Dots
Obecto
ZCN ZOID LTD
New Vision Fund
SWM Fund Management
Rosalea OOD
Pontech BG EOOD
Sofia Electric Brewing OOD
Badu OOD
Amarant Bulgaria Ltd
Releva OOD
AE Solar Horizon AD
Sappience OOD
Tennis Maleeva AD
Smart Organic AD
International Vessel & Barge Chartering d.o.o
SAGA Labs EOOD
Lufthansa Industry Solutions
Soft Mx EOOD
Slakovtsi Solar Park EAD
Graovo Solar Park EAD
STRAT7 LLC
FL Technics UAB
Dextrasoft OOD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Storpool Storage AD on the successful exit and buy- back of the Series A investors in the company – LaunchHub Fund Cooperative, LaunchHub Partners OOD and IT Web AD.
- Advised NV3 Fund, on a significant M&A deal for equity financing for EUR 3,5M in the local entity AE Solar Horizon AD.
- Advised Excitel Holdings B.V. on the closing of the equity financing for EUR 10,6M.
Georgiev, Todorov & Co
Georgiev, Todorov & Co is engaged by its clients for day-to-day advice on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, among them share transfers, corporate disputes and drafting contracts for clients across the construction, energy, transport and healthcare sectors. Arno Mamasyan is regularly involved in corporate and administrative matters and heads the firm’s corporate and commercial practice. Tsvetelina Dimitrova is highly recommended by clients for her corporate work across varied sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Arno Mamasyan
Autres avocats clés:
Tsvetelina Dimitrova
Les références
‘Tsvetelina Dimitrova is the lawyer who stands out for all corporate, IP and healthcare related matters. She is trustworthy and responsive and can work well under pressure. I highly recommend her!’
‘Tsvetelina Dimitrova is the lawyer who we work with, and I can only recommend her. She is extremely knowledgeable and capable lawyer with very good communication skills. It is a pleasure working with such a talented professional.’
‘For the corporate aspect of the deal, we have mainly worked with Tsvetelina Dimitrova, who is a partner in the firm. She is an excellent lawyer, very knowledgeable and experienced and very easy to communicate with. It is a pleasure working with her and as part of the team, I am absolutely assured that we will always receive high value legal advising.’
Principaux clients
Alliance Print
Ciela Norma
Bulgarian Branch Chamber “Roads”
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Experian Bulgaria
Belozem Solar Park 3 LTD
G.P. GROUP JSC
Heat Energy
Galaxy RE Ltd. |Galabovo Solar BG Ltd.
Solar Energy Support Ltd.
Solar Land
METRO Cash & Carry
AG Capital
Roche Bulgaria
Hill Clinic
On Clinic
BORICA
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Fleet Services with regards to its participation as major shareholder in the capital of GPS Bulgaria.
- Assisted Heat Energy in the capacity of a pledgee, which has started compulsory execution on the grounds of a special pledge of receivables in the amount of approximately EUR 1020230 to Bulgarian State Railways EOOD.
- Provides daily legal consultancy to Experian Bulgaria, including registration of necessary corporate changes into the Bulgarian Commercial register, revision of contracts, negotiations, employment contracts; relocation of local employees in foreign countries and employment of foreign nationals in Bulgaria, as well as intellectual property advises, copyright protection.
Gugushev & Partners Law Office
Gugushev & Partners Law Office's broad scope of work ranges from providing regulatory and business advice up to assisting on corporate reorganisations and complex local and cross-border transactions. Stefan Gugushev focuses on complex transactions for international clients and jointly leads the practice with Dimitrinka Metodieva, who covers M&A, private equity and venture capital investments among other corporate matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stefan Gugushev; Dimitrinka Metodieva
Autres avocats clés:
Victor Gugushev
Les références
‘Dimitrinka Metodieva was the lead lawyer on the potential acquisition matter. She was very well informed on the necessary steps that needed to be taken and her work on the documentation was immaculate. Daniela Petkova was very attentive to questions. Her ability to explain the complex legal steps in simple terms made the process much easier to understand.’
‘Gugushev & Partners’ standout quality is handling tricky deals making sure everything is legally sound. They’re innovative and really pay attention to details, making them an excellent choice for anyone needing solid legal support in complex business transactions.’
‘Victor Gugushev and Daniela Petkova are really good at sorting out complex projects. They carefully they handle all details of the project and are proactive when solving problems. Victor is great at thinking ahead, and Daniela is super precise when dealing with important documents.’
Principaux clients
The shareholders of Tillbase Holdings Ltd.
Helios Energy Invest JSC
Minority shareholders in Icom Ltd.
Alfastar Ventures JSC
Next Basket JSC
Black Peak Southeast Europe Growth Fund SCSp
Malex Management Ltd.
Malex Management Ltd. and VIG 14 EOOD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the shareholders in Tillbase Holdings Ltd. on the sale of the largest BPO service provider in South-East Europe– 60K AD.
- Advised Helios Energy Invest JSC on the acquisition of Helios Projects JSC.
- Advised on the registration of the first Bulgarian Evergreen EuVECA Fund Alfastar Ventures JSC.
Stoeva, Tchompalov & Znepolski
From start-up companies through to large public and private companies, a range of local and international companies turn to Stoeva, Tchompalov & Znepolski for its expert advice on M&A, corporate governance and general corporate matters, and commercial litigation. The team is co-led by founding partners Iordan Tchompalov and Irina Stoeva, while the former has extensive experience in supervising mergers and acquisitions, the latter has experience of a plethora of commercial projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Iordan Tchompalov; Irina Stoeva
Autres avocats clés:
Miroslava Iordanova; Tihomir Todorov
Les références
‘Irina Stoeva has business acumen, follows a pragmatic approach and is highly motivated to go the extra mile when needed to get a deal done.’
‘Iordan Tchompalov is very active across domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity transactions and financings. He has excellent knowledge and a good sense of what is needed to be done to make the deal work.’
‘Miroslava Iordanova is very competent and efficient lawyer that goes directly to the point.’
Principaux clients
Eurohold Bulgaria AD
GlaxoSmithKline
Electrohold group (former CEZ group in Bulgaria)
SDI Group
Dialogue Plus Ltd
KWU International Professional League EAD
Industry Development Holding JSC
Adara AD
Premier Fond REIT
Samex Ltd.
Texim Bank
Alteron REIT
We Love Digi Ltd
Dealing Financial Company
Bolkan & Sea properties REIT
Nielsen Admosphere A.S
Periggo
Cardbox JSC
EU Consult Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the SDI Group and its shareholders on the sale of SDI Group to the Polish Unilink owned by Acrisure.
- Advised on the liquidation of the Bulgarian subsidiary Nielsen.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland is entrusted with varied work which includes advice on M&A deal structuring, completing due diligence and other corporate documentation, as well as the restructuring of domestic and foreign businesses. Practice co-head Irina Tsvetkova is well versed in mergers and acquisitions and the resulting restructurings, and fellow co-head Nikolay Bebov similarly acts in M&A deals, but with a focus on the financial sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Irina Tsvetkova; Nikolay Bebov
Autres avocats clés:
Eleonora Mateina
Les références
‘The team is unique since they are very competent, business oriented and always accessible.’
‘The lawyers are very dedicated to their work and always try to find the right practical solution for the client.’
Principaux clients
AstraZeneca
Alstom Ferroviaria S.p.A./ Bombardier Transportation
Green Innovation
Japan-Bulgaria Business Association
Japan Tabaco International
LBL Investment
Royal Canin Bulgaria
Transact Europe
TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
THIES VERWALTUNGS GmbH
Viterra Romania
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as the leading counsel for Transact Europe, including the drafting of the share purchase agreement, advising the client in the negotiations, on a range of regulatory matters, on the escrow agreement among the escrow agent and the sellers and buyer, and on all closing matters.
- Advises AstraZeneca on a day-to-day basis on commercial and corporate matters.
- Provides Japan Tobacco International with advice on all commercial agreements of the company.
CERHA HEMPEL Gerginov
CERHA HEMPEL Gerginov is well positioned to advise on international cross-border mergers, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, due to its well-established client network spanning central and eastern Europe. Practice head Boyko Gerginov works with various IT clients and focuses on advising them in complex M&A transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Boyko Gerginov
Principaux clients
DXC.technology
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Pierer E-Bikes GmbH
Pierer & Maxcom Mobility OOD
Pierer New Mobility GmbH
Thyssenkrupp AG
Hewlett Packard Enterprise CDS
Euralis Semences SAS
Meta (facebook) USA
Samsung Electronics
Tchibo Bulgaria
HP Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Pierer New Mobility GmbH in relation to the incorporation of a distribution subsidiary in Bulgaria.
- Advised HPE in relation to the carve out of certain Services and internal reorganisation, including on the incorporation of a new Bulgarian subsidiary.
- Advise the client on the merger of two of its entities as well as on multiple in-sourcings and acquisitions.
Ernst & Young Law Partnership
Ernst & Young Law Partnership assists on a wide array of commercial agreements, drafting of corporate documentation and M&A transactions for their domestic and international client-base, with corporate restructuring advice lying at the heart of their practice. Svetlin Adrianov leads the team and has experience in major privatisation transactions. Among the team changes was the promotion of Rebeka Kleytman to senior manager in July 2023, and the hire of Ana Petrova from the United Bulgarian Bank in October 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Svetlin Adrianov
Autres avocats clés:
Rebeka Kleytman; Ana Petrova
Principaux clients
VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH
Urban.IO EOOD
ISKRA, elektro in sistemske rešitve, d.o.o.
EnduroSat
Cash Credit
Industrial Center Iskar
W.A.G.
Mohawk International Holdings
PARTNERS INVESTMENTS, o.c.p., a.s
International holding company
Orion Innovation AG
Evrotrust Technologies AD
Payhawk
Principaux dossiers
- Advised EnduroSat on its global restructuring.
- Advised Cash Credit on the acquisition of 100% of the ownership of the group by the minority shareholders.
Kaldamukov, Dinev Bliznakova & Mandazhieva Law Office
Responsables de la pratique:
Dimitar Kaldamukov
Les références
‘KDBM supports Nedschroef with the Eastern European extension and covers all legal areas for us in an effective and efficiant manner – corporate (establishing a limited), commercial (negotiating a major lease deal) labor law (individual and collective) and compliance (code of conduct training / hotline). The team is increadibly hands-on and takes ownership and initiative to a level that is comparable to what a general counsel would be expected to provide.’
‘Zhulieta Mandazhieva (commercial, corporate and M&A) and Encho Dinev (labour law) are both very pro-active in their respective areas of expertise – they do not only manage the desk research and drafting aspects very well but even get involved in direct negotiations, where required (e.g. subsidies) while being fully compliant with laws and regulations.’
‘Quick, adequate and competence response of our needs and the ussies that we have.’
Principaux clients
Arton Group GmbH Austria
Koninkljike Nedschroef Holding B.V., the Netherlands
Smart Organic AD, Bulgaria
BenchMark Finance
AKWEL S.A
Golden Agri Resources (GAR Iberia)
Interactive Advertising Bureau Bulgaria Association
Mountainview estates
Unit Investments
Retail Park Elin Pelin
Principaux dossiers
- act KDBM Law advised AKWEL on the acquisition of several land plots and a factory building near Stara Zagora where the client will set up its newest operations in Europe.
- act KDBM Law fully supported the Nedschroef, a leading global fastener supplier for the mobility industry, in setting up a local SPV in Bulgaria and taking over a factory in Stara Zagora.
- Advised Retail Park Pirdop, Retail Park Dupnitsa, Retail Park Smolyan and Retail Park Elin Pelin for investment appr. 5,5 million EUR for each project. We advised the implementation of the whole project – purchase of project land, its development and execution of commercial rent agreements with leading international FMCG and clothing companies. In addition, we are advising the client on the project financing and execution of credit agreements, establishment, and perfection of collateral inclusive.
Kinkin & Partners
Kinkin & Partners assists its varied clients on corporate and shareholder restructurings, mergers and acquisitions and provide ongoing legal support and business consultations. Vladimir Kinkin leads the practice with 30 years of experience in corporate and commercial law and is supported in the team by Adriana Nacheva.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vladimir Kinkin
Autres avocats clés:
Adriana Nacheva; Nikolay Radev
Les références
‘The team specializing in corporate law is exceptional. They provide helpful advice and are always available when needed.’
‘All of the lawyers at Kinkin and Partners are amazing professionals with a lot of experience. They have great work ethic and work well as a team.’
‘Kinkin & Partners have the capability and qualities to deal with the flexibility of our case. The team we work with is really engaged with our case and our communication was smooth and transparent.’
Principaux clients
Agria JsC
Bulavto-Lada Ltd
Casa Chic jsC
Iso Systems Ltd.
Mime Ltd.
Real Fruit Ltd.
S E Bulgaria Ltd.
Showroom Ltd.
Textilano Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted a client specialized in production of plant protection products with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, Africa, West America in the process of negotiations for acquiring the whole business by investors.
- Assisted a client with in-kind contribution of receivables in the capital of JsC, amounting to EUR 20,000,000.
- Represented the client as shareholder in Ltd. in a process of separation of the business with ex-partners including the financial relations.
Kolev, Angelov & Miteva Law Firm
Kolev, Angelov & Miteva Law Firm advises on corporate law matters, corporate governance, AML regulations and business restructurings as well as M&A matters. The team led by Nikolay Kolev and Angel Angel Angelov handles local and international matters, and both partners are praised for their 'immense knowledge and experience in the area of corporate law'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nikolay Kolev; Angel Angelov
Les références
‘Nikolay Kolev is a brilliant mind, it is a real pleasure discussing legal cases with him, he always presents different views and interpretations clearly, with pros and cons. Structured, consistent, polite, appreciates and understands the different points of view in negotiations.’
‘The team has long experience and acted on many major transactions in Bulgaria. They uniquely combine the practice with deep knowledge on theory. They have tailored approach and vast interdisciplinary knowledge.’
‘Angel Angelov is extremely diligent and experienced, provides out of the box solutions if needed and responds basically immediately.’
Principaux clients
CETIN Bulgaria EAD
ATN Europe EOOD
BinBin BulgariaEl i Klima OOD
Glavbolgarstroy / GBS Group / GBS Energy Solutions
Titan Machinery Bulgaria
Evklips Energy
HL-TopMix
Tiger Road R&D EOOD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on acquisition of one of the competitors of Glavbolgarstroy International – Global Construction AD.
- Advised HL-TopMix in a commercial dispute with Elektrorazpredelenie Yug (one of the three grid operators in Bulgaria), related to breach of the requirements for the quality of the supplied electricity.
- Supported the majority shareholder in a complicated corporate dispute with the minority shareholder.
Komarevski Dimitrov & Partners, Attorneys-at-Law
Responsables de la pratique:
Venelin DimitrovIva Georgieva
Les références
‘I like working with KDP, because the team is pragmatic, solution oriented and sharp.’
‘Venelin Dimitrov: very experienced, very pragmatic, excellent negotiation skills.
Iva Georgieva: super efficient and well-organised, very diligent and knowledgable.’
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Principaux clients
Advent Group (https://www.adventgroup.net/)
AstraZeneca (http://www.astrazeneca.com/bulgaria)
Brandwatch (https://www.brandwatch.com/) / Falcon.io (https://www.falcon.io/)
Deutsche Bahn (DB Cargo Bulgaria) (https://bg.dbcargo.com/rail-bg-en#)
East Interactive (https://www.east.fi/)
Eurolease Group (https://www.euroleasegroup.com/en/home)
Financial Times (https://www.ft.com/)
Hydrapharm Bulgaria (http://hydrapharm.bg/)
it-economics Bulgaria (www.it-economics.de)
Kemet Electronics Bulgaria (a Yageo Company) (https://www.kemet.com/en/us.html)
Kone (https://www.kone.bg/en/)
Mars, Inc. (https://www.mars.com/)
Novel Plant Foods (https://www.brainfoods.bio/)
Planets Pride Balkans (part of Planets Pride Group – https://www.planetspride.com/)
Progress Software (https://www.progress.com/company/careers)
Renewable Energy Insurance Broker (https://reib-us.com/en/)
Rentronics OOD (https://www.addit.tech/)
Sorcible Ltd. (https://www.sorcible.com/)
Takeda (https://www.takeda.com/)
WIPRO (https://www.wipro.com/)
ZeroNorth A/S (part of Maersk Group) (https://zeronorth.com/)
Principaux dossiers
- KDP provided assistance on the sale of 60% of largest renewable energy insurance broker in Bulgaria.
- Advised Kone on restructuring its local business presence.
- Assisted Kemet Electronics in merging its Bulgarian subsidiaries.
Murgova & Partners Attorneys at Law
Murgova & Partners Attorneys at Law has experience ranging from deal structuring and due diligence assessments through to corporate and commercial regulatory advice. The team is jointly led by Petya Murgova and Simeon Krastev who are highly rated by their clients on all corporate and commercial matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Petya Murgova; Simeon Krastev
Autres avocats clés:
Juliana Tsankova; Silvana Dzharkova-Aleksandrova
Les références
‘They have provided full legal services related to all corporate and commercial matters concerning our business. Their assistance and legal skills are invaluable, and I would highly recommend them.’
‘Petya Murgova is an expert in deal structuring, corporate matters, negotiations and litigation. She has proven to be not only an excellent lawyer, but also a great team leader.’
‘The whole team is dedicated to meeting client needs on a timely basis, while ensuring legal support at top professional quality.’
Principaux clients
PIM Haskovo
Application Mart (former name ICN)
Simonas cards
Property Assets
Artex Zlaten vek
Artex Engineering
Lemi Trafo
Soccerstars
Nemuno Banga
Viber Media Bulgaria
Viber Luxembourg
Favo
DM Services
Balkan services
Mars Armor
Unique Estates
VIA Architects
Go Grill
White Water
Navtex Group
Slavi Toys
Nergetix
Wasteful
Via Holistica
Principaux dossiers
- Provided the full scope of legal services to Viber Media Bulgaria related to the incorporation of the Bulgarian subsidiary of the client.
- Advised Kreon Bulgaria during the whole start up process of their business in Bulgaria.
- Provide PIM Haskovo with the full scope of legal services including drafting corporate agreements for sale and distribution of the equipment, for settling their relations with brokers and commission agents, securing collecting of their receivables as well, implementation of full set of documents and procedures required by GDPR and AML regulations.
Penkova & Partners Law Firm
Penkova & Partners Law Firm has broad expertise in commercial and corporate matters including business transactions, share transfers, restructuring and drafting and termination of commercial arrangements. Founder and managing partner Victoria Penkova's 'remarkable expertise' is highlighted by clients and together with Diana Milkova they are valued for providing 'a great service'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Victoria Penkova
Autres avocats clés:
Diana Milkova; Yavor Tankov
Les références
‘It is easy communicating with Penkova & Partners Law Firm and they provide a great service.’
‘Penkova & Partners Law Firm – Bulgaria has highly qualified lawyers working there.’
‘Distinctive feature of team in their collaboration with the client is their capability to be involved in the making of decisions, involving key legal and commercial matters.’
Principaux clients
A-LIGN BG EOOD
A-LIGN Compliance and Security, Inc.
adidas Bulgaria EAD
Rex Consulting Ltd
PKF Bulgaria Ltd.
MA Creative EOOD
EXLService Bulgaria EAD
Adecco Bulgaria EOOD
Inso Ltd.
Berg Montana Fittings EAD
Montana Hydraulics OOD
Stemar Consulting EOOD
Renomia a.s.
Renomia OOD
Barentz-Bulgaria EOOD
Eastvantage EOOD
McLarens Bulgaria Service Centre EOOD
Varna Mall EAD
Principaux dossiers
- Advising A-LIGN BG EOOD on its day-to-day business, as well as on corporate matters, and data protection and privacy.
- Provide ongoing day-to-day advice to adidas Bulgaria EAD, employment issues and preparation of corporate policies.
- Advise Eastvantage BG on different corporate matters related to the restructuring of the Bulgarian legal entity as part of the global re-organization of its shareholding structure.
Popov, Arnaudov & Partners
Popov, Arnaudov & Partners assists clients with acquisitions where it advises on all steps of the proceedings, from due diligence documentation to the closing of the deal as well as other commercial and corporate matters, increasingly for clients in the technology sector. Sibina Eftenova leads the practice and Ivan Volodiev one of the key team members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sibina Eftenova
Autres avocats clés:
Ivan Volodiev
Les références
‘The people who work there stand out for their great willingness to help, high competences and individual approach.’
‘The team is broad enough to provide adequate and timely service when we have needed legal assistance. Very beneficial are also the regular newsletters with important legal changes that are happening.’
‘The strengths of the lawyers at Popov Arnaudov & Partners are the high level of professionalism, expert knowledge in the field. ’
Principaux clients
UniCredit Consumer Financing
MD Immobilien – part of XXXLutz
BRENNTAG BULGARIA
Sirma Solutions
Sirma Group Holding
Atanas Kiryakov
Non-Food Traders Association: Praktis, Enikom, Helikon, Mr. Bricolage, AIKO, Mömax, Masterhaus, Sport Depot
Aiko Multi Concept / Moemax Bulgaria
Kenes Group
Fragment Events
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted on a transaction for the sale of 76% of the capital of Sirma A.I., operating under the Ontotext brand, and attracting additional investment in the Company.
- Advised Sirma Solutions, in connection with the disposal of a 23.80% equity stake in the subsidiary Sirma AI, trading as Ontotext, to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Hungarian company OTX-Partner Korlatolf Felelossegu Tarsasag and Sirma Group Holding board member- Atanas Kiryakov.
- Advised the Client in the overall process of the acquisition of a joint-stock project company: legal due diligence, share purchase agreement, deal closing, necessary corporate changes thereafter.
Stankov, Todorov, Hinkov & Spasov
Stankov, Todorov, Hinkov & Spasov is highlighted by clients for its abilities when it comes to ‘closing deals and doing legal due diligence beforehand’. In addition to commercial law, it is also handles corporate and concession law, where it is regularly instructed by telecommunication, construction and online gaming companies. Mihail Stankov and Teodor Todorov are practice heads and bring with them extensive experience in this field.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mihail Stankov; Teodor Todorov
Autres avocats clés:
Ida Golemanova
Les références
‘What makes Ida Golemanova stand out is her individual approach, plus hard work and competence.’
‘Simeon Hinkov is an intelligent lawyer, with good theoretical knowledge and good communication strategies, which helps him in negotiations and in achieving a satisfactory result for the client.’
‘Simeon Hinkov not only knew how to deal with my case, but also helped me to better understand the tax law in Bulgaria and prepare for my future actions with tax authorities. Apart from that, he advised me on commercial agreements and labor law.’
Principaux clients
Oxford Integrated Logistics Jsc.
State Agriculture Fund
Kintex Jsc.
State Consolidation Company Jsc.
Municipal Bank Jsc.
Transpress Ltd.
Inter Cars Bulgaria Ltd.
Ford Moto Pfohe Ltd.
Bulgarian Football Union
Besta Med Ltd.
Max Covering Ltd.
Realfin Bulgaria Ltd.
Fish Invest Ltd.
Devin Jsc.
Tsaki Ltd.
Tyrbul Jsc.
TVB Ltd.
Baka 357 Ltd.
Grainchart Ltd.
The Slovenian Embassy in Sofia
MD Build Ltd.
Peltina Ltd.
Benda Group Ltd.
Kalin Petrov
Paralax Life Sciences Jsc.
Marsfeld Railways Logistics Jsc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised CrossChem Bulgaria Ltd. and Tsaki Ltd. in their joint venture proceedings for taking part in the Bulgarian market.
- Advised Findy Ltd. with a case relating to the misuse of its EU trademark by a competitor registered in Switzerland.
- Advised a state-owned company in its legal due diligence on their whole business activity.
Tokushev And Partners Law Office
The commercial and corporate department of Tokushev And Partners Law Office is regularly called upon to advise on mergers and acquisitions both in local and international settings, and also assists on business registration processes and company restructurings for clients ranging from start-ups to large corporates. Boris Teknedzhiev leads the practice and covers M&A transactions, private equity investments and capital markets advice. He receives support from managing partner Viktor Tokushev, who is active across corporate, commercial and real estate law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Boris Teknedzhiev
Autres avocats clés:
Viktor Tokushev; Teodora Yakova
Les références
‘The law firm is widely known for its expertise in the corporate and capital market legal areas, where the founding partner Viktor Tokushev has a long history in the legal profession as he also features academia background.’
‘Boris Teknedzhiev showed in-depth expertise in the field of corporate matters in the financial sector.’
‘Tokushev and Partners are our long-standing partners and we could name their strict professionalism, ability to deal with high volume of work and flexibility.’
Principaux clients
Bulgarian Development Bank AD
Capital Investments Fund AD
Telematic Interactive Bulgaria
Danone Bulgaria
Pharmalex Bulgaria
KBC N.V. Branch Bulgaria
Sofia Commerce Pawn Shops AD
Aktiv Properties REIT
IpoTech Sofcom AD
Danube Meat AD
Rak 2019 AD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Capital Investments Fund (CIF), part of the Bulgarian Development Bank group, in several successful transactions in equity investments in its portfolio.
- Advised RTP Global on leading a EUR 2.3 million equity investment round in PlanDelta.
- Advised Telematic Interactive Bulgaria AD on day-to-day compliance matters and regulations of transactions worth more than EUR 18,3 M.