Boyanov & Co. > Sofia, Bulgaria > Firm Profile
Boyanov & Co. Offices
82 PATRIARCH EVTIMII BOULEVARD
1463 SOFIA
Bulgaria
Boyanov & Co. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Bulgaria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
The banking and finance practice group at Boyanov & Co. advises large-scale financial institutions and corporate borrowers on a range of complex mandates. The team’s work portfolio includes advice on a range of financial transactions, including bilateral bank loans, complex syndicated loans, and both corporate and public bond issues. Notable also is the team’s work in emerging sectors, such as fintech, with its client base including Payhawk, Bulgaria’s first unicorn start-up. Key practitioners include head of practice Damian Simeonov, who is praised for his ‘huge knowledge and great advice’. At associate level, Ralitsa Nedkova and Georgi Drenski provide additional support on high-value financial transactions.Practice head(s):
Damian Simeonov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They’re very business-oriented. Timely and on-point with their advice. They can be relied upon at short notice. Everything that you could wish in top-tier lawyers.’
‘Damian Simeonov is a partner with huge knowledge, great advice and great time management. Ralitsa Nedkova is a senior associate who is very competent and always has timely responses.’
Key clients
European Investment Bank
J.P. Morgan
Wilmington Trust
Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley
One Telecommunications Sh.a.
Eurobank Bulgaria AD
Ideal Standard Vidima AD
Citibank
eToro Group
Bullish (GI)
Barclays Bank
HSBC Bank
DSK Bank
OTP Bank
Truist Bank
Payhawk
Work highlights
- Advised J.P. Morgan, BNY Mellon Corporate Trustee Services, and DSK Bank on €360m facilities to Eastern European Electric Company.
- Advised Cogito Capital II, Limited Partnership and Cogito Capital Fund II Management in relation to the financing of Global City Holdings.
- Advised Alaric Securities as adviser to Prudentia on the issuance of up to €70m notes secured by two aircraft.
Bulgaria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Boyanov & Co. is known as one of the most pre-eminent Bulgarian firms in the commercial, corporate and M&A space, specialising in high-value M&A deals and often receiving mandates for complex corporate restructuring projects. The team advised Mondelez International in the Bulgarian elements of its $2bn acquisition of the Greek snack-food company Chipita. Key points of contact within the team include practice group co-head Yordan Naydenov , who is regularly engaged in M&A work, and also regards corporate restructuring amongst his specialisms. He jointly leads the team with Raina Dimitrova. Founding partner Borislav Boyanov is experienced on large-scale M&A and corporate transactional matters. Elsewhere, Alexander Chatalbashev specialises in the energy sector and has extensive experience in handling cross-border corporate mandates. Mihail Vishanin is another important port of call.Practice head(s):
Yordan Naydenov; Raina Dimitrova
Other key lawyers:
Alexander Chatalbashev; Borislav Boyanov; Nikolay Zisov
Key clients
Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund S.A.
Econt Financial Services
M Trucks Bulgaria
HashiCorp
CRIF
NN Group NV
Mondelez International
Microsoft
Fedex
Black Sea Property
Work highlights
- Advised the sellers on the sale of One Telecommunications to the Hungarian IT service management company 4iG.
- Advised Thee Seas Initiative Investment Fund in a transaction for the acquisition of a majority stake in the Austrian independent renewable power group Enery Development.
- Advised Mondelez International on all Bulgarian law aspects in the acquisition of the Greek snacking company Chipita S.A. for approximately $2bn.
Bulgaria > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Praised as an ‘excellent team of talented lawyers with distinguished expertise’, Boyanov & Co. maintains its reputation as one of the premier Bulgarian firms in the dispute resolution space. The team is noted for its multi-disciplinary approach and capability across multiple sectors, frequently representing various entities in both domestic and cross-border disputes related to banking, energy, real estate, construction and intellectual property. Head of the dispute resolution practice group, Kina Chuturkova, previously served as a Supreme Court judge and regularly handles both employment litigation, whilst Boyko Voynov is another key litigator and a specialist in alternative dispute resolution.Practice head(s):
Kina Chuturkova
Other key lawyers:
Boyko Voynov; Radoslav Alexandrov
Testimonials
‘The team is very competent in relevant subjects and professional in communication with its clients.’
‘Kina Chuturkova has a clear view on legal problems, full availability and knowledge of practicalities of local litigation.’
‘Excellent team of talented lawyers with distinguished expertise, knowledge and skills.’
‘Open to client’s requirements, extremely adaptable and agile.’
Key clients
Eurobank Bulgaria
Ideal Standard – Vidima
Solvay Sodi
EVN
Philip Morris
Bayer
Behr-Hella Thermoconsult
International Investment Bank
The Coca-Cola Company
UBS
Chanel
Covidien
Prodea Investments
Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech
TNT Bulgaria
Top Hospital Services
Work highlights
- Advised and represented Solvay Sodi in a number of administrative and court proceedings related to an administrative act of the State Reserves and Wartime Stocks State Agency.
- Represented two companies of Chanel Group in legal action against the Bulgarian company Rezon on the website of which economic operators advertise and offering for sale counterfeit goods bearing signs identical with the registered well-known trademarks of “Chanel”.
- Represented Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech in two parallel court proceedings concerning claims of the Minister of Energy for penalties allegedly owed by Dundee for partial non-compliance with annual investments.
Bulgaria > Energy and natural resources Tier 1
Boyanov & Co.‘s energy and natural resources practice is eminent in the field thanks to its ability to handle a broad range of multi-disciplinary matters, lending its considerable expertise to significant mandates and advising on regulatory, infrastructure, financing and M&A matters in the space. The team’s impressive client list includes Powerchina Resources Limited, a subsidiary of the state-owned Chinese power company, and recent work highlights include advising J.P Morgan on the financing of a major acquisition of Bulgarian utility distribution companies. Among the notable practitioners in the team are Alexander Chatalbashev, who heads the practice group and is particularly well versed in cross-border mandates, large-scale M&A transactions and litigation in the sector, and Damian Simeonov, who is known for his advice on the financing of major energy projects.Practice head(s):
Alexander Chatalbashev
Other key lawyers:
Damian Simeonov; Svetlina Kortenska; Nikolay Nickolov
Testimonials
‘Availability of a wide range of legal professionals.’
‘Precise and accurate professionals.’
Key clients
EVN Trading South-East Europe
Powerchina Resources Limited
SevlievoGas
Ideal Standard
Copenhagen Green Energy
Ming Yang Wind Power (International)
J.P. Morgan
OTP Bank
DSK Bank
Work highlights
- Advised J.P. Morgan AG, BNY Mellon Corporate Trustee Services Limited and DSK Bank AD on the acquisition of the Bulgarian business of energy conglomerate CEZ.
- Advised Swiss Green Energy Holding on the acquisition of the development rights and the construction of photovoltaic (PV) and wind power plants.
- Advised the local subsidiary of Ideal Standard on the structuring of a project for the construction of a PV plant.
Bulgaria > EU and competition Tier 1
The competition practice group at Boyanov & Co. has been praised for operating at the ‘highest level in the country’. The team excels in the full suite of competition law and is particularly distinguished by its extensive track record of handling merger control processes for high-value acquisition deals. In a recent highlight, the practice group represented CVC Capital Partners in obtaining merger clearance for its proposed $1.3bn investment in Razer. Complex antitrust matters, unfair competition cases and day-to-day compliance work are also among the department’s key competencies in the space. Practice head Peter Petrov is a pre-eminent competition lawyer in the Bulgarian market and he continues to focus his extensive expertise on merger control, antitrust investigation procedures and litigation. Kina Chuturkova is another key point of contact, and is notably active in high-profile litigation.Practice head(s):
Peter Petrov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The practice operates at the highest level in the country, keeping in mind the regulations and current practice in Europe as well. I can rely on the professionalism of the team; this is the most important advantage that we always look for when we need services in this field.’
‘The team that I work with is distinguished by competence, thoroughness, correctness, careful assessment of the issues and, last but not least, excellent judgement on a business level, which is very useful.’
Key clients
Procter & Gamble
AbbVie
Novartis
Merck
Philip Morris
EVN
Bayer
Unilever
Mondelez
Siemens
Medtronic
Adidas
LEGO
Pfizer
KBC
Duvetica
Jacobs Douwe Egberts
Hyprop
Estée Lauder
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
Inditex
Zara
Mitsui
Fater
Sameday
Flip
Heineken
Angelini
CVC Capital Partners
HH Global
Work highlights
- Advised CVC Capital Partners on obtaining Bulgarian merger clearance for its proposed investment in Razer.
- Advised Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) in relation to its proposed acquisition of Serbian non-GMO soy protein manufacturer Sojaprotein.
- Advised a large number of major local and international groups on antitrust, unfair competition and abuse of economic dependence issues, dawn raids, internal compliance, internal investigations and other matters.
Bulgaria > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Boyanov & Co. frequently acts on behalf its extensive client roster of major pharmaceutical corporations, notably including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Novartis and Bayer. Under the stewardship of Peter Petrov and Kina Chuturkova, the team handles a broad range of mandates arising out of the healthcare sector, with a particular emphasis on regulatory, antitrust and intellectual property (especially patent) issues. Petrov is praised for his ‘exceptional knowledge of healthcare and life sciences laws' and draws from his wealth of expertise in the regulatory space. Chuturkova, a former Supreme Court judge, excels in litigation and significant, high-value international arbitration proceedings in the sector. Senior associate Nedyalka Novakova is also a name to note.Practice head(s):
Kina Chuturkova; Peter Petrov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is characterised by its extensive knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences area, both of the local market and of the local and European legal framework.’
‘Peter Petrov has exceptional knowledge of healthcare and life sciences laws, regulations and codes, and he has great knowledge of the market. He is always available and polite and highly responsive.’
Key clients
Sanofi Group companies
Neola Pharma
Actelion Pharmaceuticals
F. Hoffmann La Roche
AbbVie
Shire
ARPharM Bulgaria
Bayer
Novartis
GSK
Pharmaceutical Research Associates
Celgene Corporation
Merck
Medtronic
PharmArt Enterprises
Pfizer Bulgaria
Anika Therapeutics
Servier
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
AstraZeneca
Baxter Health
Stada
ICON
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Grünenthal
Work highlights
- Advised pharmaceutical companies Novartis, Roche, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Pfizer and others on a variety of regulatory, market access, price regulation, distribution, quantity management and compliance issues in the pharma sector.
- Advising pharmaceutical companies on patent and supplementary protection certificate matters in Bulgaria, including patent management and validation, patent enforcement and prosecution, and complex generics regulatory issues.
- Advising clients in the medical devices sector, including Medtronic.
Bulgaria > Intellectual property Tier 1
Boyanov & Co.'s ‘extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and diligent’ team is known for its experience in a vast range of matters, including IP litigation and alternate dispute resolution and unfair competition issues. The practice group is equally adept on the transactional side, offering clients a wealth of experience in the structuring, negotiation and execution of all types of IP agreements. The team primarily represents global corporations, chiefly Chanel, Lego and Monster Beverage Company. Practice leader Stela Sabeva has over 17 years of experience in the IP space, with her practice predominantly focusing on litigation and trade mark licensing. Kina Chuturkova, the head of the firm’s litigation practice, provides support on contentious mandates, whilst senior associate Marina Mollova is another key port of call within the department.Practice head(s):
Stela Sabeva
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent customer service, professional and personal skills. Extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and diligent in all areas of their field. Excellent communication, follow through and detailed explanations. Solution driven, persistent and strategic throughout the process.’
‘Honest, trustworthy and dedicated to supporting our needs and requests. Budget conscious and timely when it comes to deliverables.’
Key clients
LEGO
Chanel
Kaufland
Novartis
Lindt
Philip Morris
UniCredit Bulbank
Monster Beverage Corporation
Jacobs Douwe Egberts
Porsche Design
Work highlights
- Advised and represented Take-Two Interactive Software in opposition proceedings before the Bulgarian Patent Office against the Bulgarian designation of an international trade mark filed by a Chinese smartphones manufacturer.
- Acts as a trade mark agent for one of the leading Bulgarian banks, UniCredit Bulbank.
- Advised and represented Dante International, one of the leading online retailers in the CEE region, in relation to a consumer protection case involving trade mark-related aspects.
Bulgaria > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, Boyanov & Co. advises on the full scope of the acquisition, financing and construction of shopping malls, office buildings and large hotels, matters which are regarded as the premier mandates in the Bulgarian market. Under the stewardship of practice head Nickolay Nickolov, who is described as a ‘top lawyer for acquisition matters’, the team continues to provide full-scale advisory services to Golf Okol on the construction of a significant greenfield residential project. Svetlana Tsvetkova is a key name at associate level, excelling in real estate litigation and administrative proceedings.Practice head(s):
Nickolay Nickolov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A very responsive, experienced and consistent firm which puts the client at the centre of things. The team at Boyanov is very active, advising developers and purchasers on the development and sale of property. It is highly regarded for its engineering and construction expertise and delivers a great level of service. The team’s fast response times and solid industry knowledge are invaluable assets. Nickolay Nickolov is the name to note.’
‘Nickolay Nickolov is a top lawyer for acquisition matters. He shows great reliability, negotiation skills and expertise.’
‘The team at Boyanov & Co. are client focused, solution driven and extremely professional in all aspects of their role. They have vast experience, knowledge and capabilities, which was evident in all the work that they did for us. They are resourceful, respectful and determined to provide excellent support. We experienced their expertise in real estate matters and were exceedingly pleased with all the results. We highly recommend them to any future clients.’
‘Nickolay Nickolov is an exceptional attorney whose vast knowledge, focus on detail, excellent follow-up and follow-through, patience and communication style make him perfect for our projects. His expertise, professionalism and tireless efforts to go the extra mile to get the job done are admirable. He always provides detailed answers to questions, is strategic in his approach and was diligent in processing all the necessary documents and materials.’
Key clients
Hyprop Investments Limited
Odesos
The European Investment Bank
FHL Kiriakidis
Golf Okol
Markan
PSI Pharma support
Work highlights
- Advised Hyprop Investment Limited on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the owner of The Mall, the second largest shopping mall in Bulgaria.
- Advised Odesos on the project for the construction and operation of part of the territory of the Odesos PBM port in Varna.
- Advising Golf Okol on all legal aspects of the “Okol Lake Park” project, which will contain a range of residential, commercial and hospitality buildings.
Bulgaria > TMT Tier 1
One of the market leaders, the TMT practice group at Boyanov & Co. has been praised for its ‘excellent knowledge of legal issues in the telecoms sector’. The team is attractive to both domestic and multinational clients for its ability to handle large-scale corporate acquisitions and financing matters, whilst also excelling in regulatory, fintech and cybersecurity issues. The team’s impressive client base is made up of both major regional players and international blue-chip corporations, including Spotify, TikTok and Microsoft. IP, cloud computing projects, fintech and cybersecurity are among the specialisms of practice head Nikolay Zisov, who also focuses on major M&A transactions in the TMT space. Principal associate Ralitsa Nedkova is another key point of contact in the team.Practice head(s):
Nikolay Zisov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge of legal issues in the telecoms sector. Solid team depth.’
‘Damian Simeonov is a great resource for anyone considering cross-border and complex TMT transactions in the region.’
‘Ralitsa Nedkova is very capable, always on time and on point with her advice and guidance.’
Key clients
Spotify
One Telecommunications
Cisco
TikTok
ByteDance
Ancestry
Kia Motors
Microsoft Bulgaria
Merck Bulgaria
Phillip Morris Bulgaria
Econt Financial Services
Silver Star Group
Commerzbank
GTT
Storytel Sweden
Flip Technologies
Work highlights
- Advised One Telecommunications on its sale to Hungarian IT service management company 4iG.
- Advised Spotify on the regulatory aspects of its innovative new information society service, covering data security and encryption, electronic communication, e-commerce, broadcasting and intellectual property issues.
- Provided legal advice to Cisco on the applicability of local telecoms regulations regarding its bundled information society and electronic communication services, as well as ongoing assistance on related regulatory proceedings.
Bulgaria > Transport (including shipping) Tier 1
The well-established transport practice group at Boyanov & Co. is noted for being ‘commercially minded and well versed’ in all aspects of the sector, offering a diverse range of services. The team excels in the aviation sector, where it advises foreign lessors on acquisition projects, in addition to related financing and security transactions. Regulatory, public procurement and infrastructure issues regarding railway and road transport projects are other core areas of focus for the team, alongside assisting overseas law firms with shipping issues. Team leader Raina Dimitrova is praised by clients as an ‘excellent lawyer’ and a ‘tremendous local resource’. Also the head of the firm’s commercial practice, she handles aircraft financing, tourism and procurement matters, among others. Senior associate Trayan Targov is also a key contact.Practice head(s):
Raina Dimitrova
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Raina Dimitrova and Trayan Targov did an amazing job of making the muddy waters crystal clear in a cost-effective manner. Quite simply, it was the best experience we have had with local counsel.’
‘Raina Dimitrova and Trayan Targov were absolute stars, providing timely, clear, descriptive and cost-effective advice.’
‘Raina is very knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with cross-border aircraft leasing to Bulgarian airlines. Always willing to make herself available to get the deal over the line.’
‘Knowledge and capability to advise the London insurance market.’
‘Very clear advice and commercial, practical recommendations.’
‘I have worked with the Boyanov & Co. team on aircraft finance matters. The team is commercially minded and well versed in serving the needs of foreign leasing companies.’
‘Raina Dimitrova is an excellent lawyer and well versed in aircraft finance transactions in Bulgaria. She is a tremendous local resource for us.’
Key clients
GA Telesis
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Macquarie Aircraft Leasing Services (Ireland)
Nordic Aviation Capital
Wizz Air
Aurick One Limited
Avolon
British Airways
Aircastle
Carlyle Aviation
Engine Lease Finance Corporation
Aero Capital Solutions
Oaktree Capital Management
Airwork Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Represented WIZZ Air in a series of landmark legal battles against the unification of airport passenger charges collected at the different passenger terminals of Sofia Airport, which gave rise to reimbursement claims of over €1m.
- Advised Nordic Aviation Capital on the sale of four aircraft to Bulgarian flag carrier Bulgaria Air against the background of an ongoing financial restructuring procedure under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code from which Nordic Aviation Capital successfully exited in June 2022.
- Advised British Airways in respect of liability claims related to a serious ground handling incident which occurred at the ramp of Sofia Airport.
Bulgaria > Projects and PPP Tier 2
Boyanov & Co. fields a team of ‘precise and accurate professionals’, which is best known for its aptitude in handling large-scale and complex projects in the real estate, TMT and transportation sectors. Of late, the team has advised Golf Okol on the full life cycle of a new greenfield residential project, from structuring and acquisition to financing and development matters. Specialist energy practitioner Alexander Chatalbashev jointly leads the practice alongside real estate and construction partner Nickolay Nickolov.Practice head(s):
Alexander Chatalbashev; Nickolay Nickolov
Other key lawyers:
Svetlana Tsvetkova; Mihail Vishanin
Testimonials
‘Availability of a wide range of legal professionals.’
‘Precise and accurate professionals.’
Key clients
Fraport AG
Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund
Sevlievo Gas
I & B Real Estate
Link Mobility Group
Golf Okol
PSI CRO
Silver Star
Willbrook Management
ITower Development
CAF Signalling
Eurobank Bulgaria
Indotek Group
Rodna Zemya Holding
Sabadell Real Estate Development
Real Estate Development
Hewlett-Packard Global Delivery Bulgaria Center
Apollo Aviation Group
AerCap No
Macquarie Aircraft Leasing Services
Work highlights
- Advising a client in relation to the financing, development and potential acquisition of a portfolio of local wind farms.
- Advising Golf Okol on all legal aspects of a new greenfield residential project, with residential, office and retail buildings, a school, a hospital, a hotel and restaurants.
- Advising Dundee Percios Metals in relation to its projects in Bulgaria, including the acquisition and putting into operation of concession rights for the first greenfield mine in Bulgaria.
Boyanov & Co. > Firm Profile
The firm: BOYANOV & Co. is recognised as a top business law firm for doing business in Southeast Europe. Since 1990, the firm has advised on numerous landmark transactions. Clients exceed 4,000 and include large local and foreign businesses, IFIs, and governments. BOYANOV & Co. has consistently been ranked by all major legal directories as a market leader for the excellence of its services, drawing on years of experience in a wide range of areas of law, and the brilliance of its professionals.
BOYANOV & Co. has established itself as a regional player in Southeast Europe and it won the Law Firm of the Year for Eastern Europe and the Balkans at The Lawyer European Awards.
In March 2021, BOYANOV & Co. was successfully certified by Lloyd’s Register to the following three ISO standards:
1) ISO 9001 (Quality Management);
2) ISO 22301 (Security аnd Resilience — Business Continuity Management System), and
3) ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management).
The ISO certifications re-confirmed BOYANOV & Co. Law Firm’s continuous effort and commitment to invest in its internal systems, offer full transparency, and provide outstanding quality legal services to its clients.
Areas of practice: BOYANOV & Co. provides a broad range of legal services with particular strength in M&A, corporate, banking and finance, restructuring, energy and natural resources, TMT, intellectual property, competition, real estate, and dispute resolution.
Its experience in industries as diverse as aviation, banking and insurance, branded goods, food and beverages, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail and wholesale trade and distribution, mining, telecommunications, IT and media allows it to have unique insight and sound knowledge of its clients’ businesses, and their respective markets, as well as the ability to transfer successful solutions across borders.
With ten partners heading various specialised practice areas and a pool of talented and devoted associates, BOYANOV & Co. is capable of putting together strong interdisciplinary teams that can handle complex legal assignments, ranging from major M&A or financial transactions to complex litigation or competition cases, in a timely and cost-efficient manner oriented at delivering solutions.
Being the founders of legal institutions such as the Legal Development Foundation, and the Balkan Legal Forum, BOYANOV & Co. strives to assist in the formation of a new generation of modern lawyers in Southeastern Europe, holding the highest ethical standards and professionalism. An illustration of these efforts is the Balkan Legal Forum, initiated by the firm in 2000 and supported by the International Bar Association, which became “the most important legal event in the region”. BOYANOV & Co. is also the initiator and co-founder of the top-ranked South East Europe Legal Group (SEE Legal) – the largest and longest-running legal service provider in SEE.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Lobbying and public affairs | Borislav T Boyanov | b.boyanov@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Corporate, M&A | Yordan Naydenov | y.naydenov@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Finance | Damian Simeonov | d.simeonov@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Energy and Natural Resources | Alexander Chatalbashev | a.chatalbashev@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Competition and Antitrust | Peter Petrov | p.petrov@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Dispute Resolution | Kina Chuturkova | k.chuturkova@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Employment | Radoslav Alexandrov | r.alexandrov@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Real Estate and Infrastructure | Nickolay Nickolov | n.nickolov@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Tech | Nikolay Zisov | n.zisov@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Commercial | Raina Dimitrova | r.dimitrova@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Intellectual Property | Stela Sabeva | s.sabeva@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
IT, Telecommunications and Media | Ralitsa Nedkova | r.nedkova@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Banking | Svetlina Kortenska | s.kortenska@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Construction Law | Dipl. Eng. Georgitsa Petkova | g.petkova@boyanov.com | +359 28 055 055 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Radoslav Alexandrov | Partner; Head of Employment | View Profile | |
Mr Borislav Boyanov | • Managing Partner, BOYANOV & Co. Law Firm | View Profile | |
Mr Alexander Chatalbashev | • Partner, Head of Energy & Natural Resources • Corporate, regulatory, energy… | View Profile | |
Mrs Kina Chuturkova | • Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution • Litigation, Arbitration, Contracts, Pharma, IP… | View Profile | |
Ms Raina Dimitrova | • Partner, Head of Commercial • Aircraft finance, commercial, procurement, TMT. | View Profile | |
Ms Violeta Kirova | Senior associate; Employment, Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution | View Profile | |
Ms Svetlina Kortenska | Counsel; Banking, Corporate, Capital markets, Energy and natural resources. | View Profile | |
Mr Yordan Naydenov | • Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A;• Corporate law, Mergers and acquisitions,… | View Profile | |
Ms Ralitsa Nedkova | Senior Associate; Finance, TMT, M&A, Corporate. | View Profile | |
Mr Nickolay Nickolov | • Partner, Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure;• Real estate and infrastructure,… | View Profile | |
Mr Borislav Notovsky | • Partner; • Corporate, Commercial, and Real estate law, Mergers and acquisitions; | View Profile | |
Dipl. Eng. Georgitsa Petkova | Senior associate, Dispute resolution, Property;Group Leader of Constuction Law. | View Profile | |
Mr Peter Petrov | • Partner, Head of Competition and Antitrust;• Commercial, Competition, Corporate, Financial markets,… | View Profile | |
Mr Damian Simeonov | • Partner, Co-Head of Banking & Finance• Finance, M&A, TMT, Foreign Investments,… | View Profile | |
Mr Nikolay Zisov | Partner; Corporate, Company law, M&A, Foreign Investments, IT, TMT, IP;Group Leader of… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 46Languages
Bulgarian English French German Russian SpanishMemberships
SEE Legal Group World Services Group American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria German-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Indian-Bulgarian Business Chamber the Maltese Bulgarian Business Chamber ABA (American Bar Association) IBA (International Bar Association) INTA - International Trademark Association Ius LaborisOther
Contact : Borislav T BoyanovClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Sebastian Lawson
COMPANY/FIRM: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
TESTIMONIAL: By far the most professional law firm in the Bulgarian legal market. When it comes to getting the top quality local law advice and quality of service our clients demand, these are the guys you always want on your side.
CLIENT: EUROBANK ERGASIAS S.A.
TESTIMONIAL: Boyanov & Co has always proved to be a top-notch team providing high-level services, always under demanding timetables. They have always been responsive and flexible, demonstrating a great depth of experience that helps the client maneuver in the local environment. The balanced combination of sound legal advice and commercial thinking, the key attributes when it comes to the selection of legal advisors, render Boyanov & Co a valuable partner on the local market.
CLIENT: Crowe Bulgaria Advisory Ltd.
TESTIMONIAL: During our long-standing collaboration, Boyanov & Co proved to be an irreplaceable and inestimable partner for our company as well as for our clients. The team’s outstanding professionalism, the dedication to deliver exceptional results and multifaceted experience with complex cases is a combination that puts Boyanov & Co among the leading companies in the field of legal advice.
Diversity
As a law firm with 30 years’ experience serving international clients, BOYANOV & Co. is committed to a professional workforce that reflects the rich cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of its clientele. The firm believes that diversity allows its workforce to be more creative, flexible and produce innovative legal and business solutions.
BOYANOV & Co. encourages diversity through its actions designed to foster and promote a nurturing, respectful and supportive working environment, an atmosphere that values the free and open exchange of ideas and beliefs.
Characteristics that make the firm diverse include, but are not limited to, age, gender, religious beliefs, and marital status.
BOYANOV & Co. was awarded ‘Best in Bulgaria at European Women in Business Law Award’ at Euromoney Legal Media Group’s second annual Europe Women in Business Law Awards. The Award celebrates the achievement of BOYANOV & Co. in setting the standard in terms of female-friendly work practice and women leading the field inthe legal sector in Bulgaria. Moreover, Borislav Boyanov, managing partner at BOYANOV & Co., has been shortlisted at an international Diversity & Inclusion Awards for Europe 2019 in the category Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year. This nomination has recognised Mr. Boyanov for being a true diversity and inclusion pioneer for the legal profession.
Finally, at the large international forums and conferences organised by BOYANOV & Co. within the last 20 years, such as the Balkan Legal Forum, and IT Hub Connect, topics such as diversity, rule of law and morale were
discussed. The firm is also participating in roundtable discussions on diversity within the framework of the initiatives organised by the British Chambers of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce, the IndianBulgarian and Maltese-Bulgarian Business Chambers, the Bulgarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, and the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria, to which BOYANOV & Co. is a leading member.
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Energy and natural resources
- EU and competition
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Intellectual property
- Real estate and construction
- TMT
- Transport (including shipping)
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Projects and PPP