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Boyanov & Co. > The Legal 500 Rankings

Bulgaria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

The established banking and finance practice at Boyanov & Co. advises financial institutions, corporate borrowers and lenders on a range of transactions, from bilateral banks loans to complex syndicated loans, as well as corporate and public bond issues. The ‘very knowledgeable’ Damian Simeonov leads the team and is supported by Ralitsa Nedkova and Georgi Drenski. Praised for its ‘excellent mix of local law knowledge and international standards’, the team frequently acts as local partner to foreign law firms and sits on the panels of domestic and international financial institutions.

Bulgaria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Boyanov & Co. continues to demonstrate ‘tremendous expertise’ in major M&A transactions and boasts an impressive roster of international clients, including Microsoft, Amazon and Mondelez International. Standout practice leader Yordan Naydenov is praised as an ‘expert in corporate and M&A’, with over 20 years’ experience in this space. The team includes Raina Dimitrova, who heads the commercial practice group, and Alexander Chatalbashev, who advises clients in the energy sector on M&A deals and corporate transactions. One client praises Nikolay Zisov as ‘enthusiastic, young and a capable leader’.

Bulgaria > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Praised for its capability to ‘brilliantly defend a client’s position in court’, Boyanov & Co. leverages the expertise of other teams in the firm to handle the full range of disputes across the banking, tax, IP, energy and real estate and construction sectors. Former Supreme Court judge and practice leader Kina Chuturkova is recognised as ‘one of the best litigators’ on the market and also represents clients in arbitrations. Of counsel Boyko Voynov has experience as a mediator and Radoslav Alexandrov focuses on labour and tax disputes, as well as insolvency proceedings.

Bulgaria > Energy and natural resources Tier 1

Praised for its ‘extensive experience in all areas of the energy sector’, Boyanov & Co. leverages the firm’s full-service capability to handle a range of projects, such as advising Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Austrian independent renewable power group Enery Development. Practice leader Alexander Chatalbashev handles cross-border matters emerging out of the energy sector, including M&A transactions, regulatory issues, litigation and project development, while Damian Simeonov focuses on the acquisition and financing of energy projects.

Bulgaria > EU and competition Tier 1

Boyanov & Co. excels in both domestic and cross-border mandates concerning antitrust procedures and litigation, as well as merger control, as the team acted for The Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund in successfully obtaining merger clearance for its acquisition of control of Enery Development. With ‘deep knowledge in competition law’, practice leader Peter Petrov has the experience and capability to handle high-profile matters across various industry sectors. Kina Chuturkova is a key member of the team and assists in competition disputes.

Bulgaria > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1

Boyanov & Co. boosts an enviable roster of multinational pharma clients, such as Pfizer, Sanofi Group, Bayer and Novartis, to name a few, and handles a broad range of mandates, from IP protection and patent litigation to market access and antitrust issues. Practice co-leader and regulatory specialist Peter Petrov is praised for his ‘diverse knowledge and deep understanding of the healthcare and life sciences industry’, while practice co-leader Kina Chuturkova represents pharma clients in litigation proceedings, including in cases on the prosecution and enforcement of IP rights.

Bulgaria > Intellectual property Tier 1

Boyanov & Co. advises domestic and foreign clients across the telecoms, technology, pharma, fashion, food and beverages, and tobacco sectors on the full spectrum of IP matters, such as trademark enforcement, patent prosecution and copyright protection, among others. The team has an enviable client list of global brands and well-known companies, including Lego, Chanel and Monster Beverage Corporation. Experienced principal associate Stela Sabeva leads the practice group and is supported by senior associate Marina Mollova. Head of litigation Kina Chuturkova is another key member of the team.

Bulgaria > Real estate and construction Tier 1

The multidisciplinary real estate and infrastructure team at Boyanov & Co. advises global companies on mandates ranging from the acquisition and financing of shopping malls and office buildings to the construction of large hotels. Nickolay Nickolov leads the practice group and is praised for his ‘great expertise and capability’, particularly in cross-border acquisitions, due diligence and regulatory matters emanating out of the real estate sector. Associate Svetlana Tsvetkova, whose caseload includes real estate litigation, is another key member of the team.

Bulgaria > TMT Tier 1

Boyanov & Co.’s stellar client list includes major telecoms and tech companies, cable operators, and TV and radio stations, including Lenovo, TikTok, Microsoft and Google, among many others. The TMT practice group stands out for high-end corporate transactions and finance matters, and has the capability to advise on fintech projects, cybersecurity, as well as regulatory issues. Damian Simeonov, who has vast experience in M&A and finance deals in the telecoms sector, jointly leads the team alongside Nikolay Zisov, who advises multinational and local clients in the field of IT.

Bulgaria > Transport (including shipping) Tier 1

Boyanov & Co. has a ‘deep understanding of aviation industry specifics’ and acts for foreign lessors on aircraft lease and acquisition projects with Bulgarian airlines, in addition to regulatory issues, financing and security matters. The team represented Wizz Air in two landmark appeals regarding an unjust discrimination challenge to Sofia Airport’s terminal charges, highlighting its litigation capability in this sector. Praised as ‘one of the best aircraft finance lawyers’, head of commercial Raina Dimitrova leads the practice, which also counts public procurement procedures in railway and urban transport in its caseload.

Bulgaria > Projects and PPP Tier 2

Noted for its capability in renewable energy and nuclear power projects, Boyanov & Co. leverages the expertise of teams across the firm, including finance, energy, TMT, real estate and construction, among others, to also advise clients on concessions; its recent work includes representing Fraport in a tender procedure for granting concession for Sofia Airport. ‘Experienced’ partner Nickolay Nickolov, who heads the real estate and construction department and has experience in handling infrastructure projects, jointly leads the practice alongside energy specialist Alexander Chatalbashev.