Mrs Smilena Hrusanova > Penkov, Markov & Partners > Sofia, Bulgaria > Lawyer Profile

Software, consumer goods and pharmaceutical companies are just some of the clients that Penkov, Markov & Partners supports in IP matters, among which are industrial property infringements, copyrights and neighbouring rights issues, as well as representing clients in proceedings before the Bulgarian Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Smilena Hrusanova is well versed in complex infringement cases and frequently acts for her clients before the courts and arbitration bodies. Ana Krusteva is also a standout member of the team.

Penkov, Markov & Partners advises on merger control clearance matters for high-profile mergers and acquisitions, most recently in the insurance sector for client Unilink S.A., who they represented before the Commission for the protection of Competition regarding the acquisition of SDI Group. The team is adept in all areas of unfair competition and procedural representation before Bulgarian courts. The team is jointly led by chairman Vladimir Penkov who has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of competition law and Smilena Hrusanova who is well versed in complex transactions and the related merger clearance proceedings. The team also includes key practitioner Vencislav Semkov .