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 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.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very knowledgeable, flexible and engaged team.’
‘Damian Simeonov is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and helpful in finding solutions for his clients.’
‘They are not only very experienced with profound knowledge on the matter at hand, but also very quick to react in drafting and providing feedback.’
‘Damian Simeonov is simply one of the best corporate lawyers with whom I’ve worked. Very business-oriented, in a way that few lawyers are. Always quick with proper and timely advice. Ralitsa Nedkova, senior associate in the firm, is always available and has provided strong and timely support to us.’
‘Boyanov, for me, are different because of the high quality of their business knowledge and understanding, morale and ethics, partnership with their clients, innovative and effective solutions, use of technology and project management.’
Key clients
Citibank
Eurobank
JP Morgan
Credit Suisse Securities, Sociedad de Valores, SA
European Investment Fund
Deutsche Bank
Morgan Stanley Europe
International Investment Bank
European Investment Bank
Commerzbank
National Bank of Greece
HSBC Bank Canada
First Investment Bank
Barclays Bank
HSBC Bank
DSK Bank
OTP Bank
Work highlights
- Advised the local subsidiary of the borrower Sutherland Global Services.
- Acted for the lenders and the security agent on matters relating to the Bulgarian security, in relation to the refinancing of New World Cinemas B.V.
- Advised Komerčni Banka as the security agent in relation to a facility agreement.
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 DimitrovaPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has tremendous experience, business knowledge and offer fast and effective solutions.’
‘A reactive team with expert skills encompassing a broad range of legal matters.’
‘Borislav Boyanov is well known in Europe, a strategic thinker, advisor and leader. Excellent management of the whole team. Yordan Naydenov is super expert in M&A and corporate, with innovative solutions and broad knowledge. Nokolay Zisov is enthusiastic, young and a capable leader from the tech generation.’
‘Very knowledgeable and hard-working team with a lot of experience in the related field.’
‘Yordan Naydenov is a reactive, business-oriented and skilled lawyer.’
‘Extensive knowledge and great service.’
Key clients
Microsoft Corp.
European Investment Fund
Mondelez International
Oman Investment Authority
NN Group
Amazon
Eurobank Bulgaria
Inditex/ZARA
GlobalFoundries
Accenture
Concord USA, LLC
KBC AM
Valea Foundation
Embracer
ABB
Deutschebank AG
SunOpta Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised NN Group on all elements of the sale of its life insurance and pension insurance business in Bulgaria.
- Advised KBC on the first ever trans-border merger of a Bulgarian AM company into a Belgian AM company and the subsequent pasportisation of the surviving AM company to operate in Bulgaria.
- Advised and assisted Accenture on all Bulgarian aspects of the acquisition of N3.
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.
Practice head(s):
Kina Chuturkova
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Testimonials
‘Very experienced and co-operative, providing really valuable advice and being capable to brilliantly defend a client’s position in court.’
‘Kina Chuturkova is one of the best litigators in the country. She is experienced, knowledgeable and wise.’
‘The firm is famous, with a very high standing because of its morale, knowledge and achievements.’
‘Kina Chuturkova has a great understanding of the case and provides clarity in explanations. She has a strategic vision.’
‘Team of well-prepared professionals with thorough knowledge of the local market and rules.’
‘Very knowledgeable and hard-working team.’
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
Ming Yang International
Orisol Inversiones
TNT Bulgaria
Top Hospital Services
Terna Energy
Bul Air
Work highlights
- Representing International Investment Bank and its local subsidiary OT7, in several civil legal actions and in three bankruptcy proceedings, as well as in judicial review of acts of the Commercial Register related to entries in that register.
- Representing Eurobank Bulgaria in a number of consumer protection cases.
- Representing Dundee Precious Metals before the court in a litigation for claiming repayment of unduly paid penalties and in another, for defending the company against claims for payment of penalties allegedly due for non-fulfilment of investment obligations under a gold concession contract.
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.
Practice head(s):
Alexander Chatalbashev
Other key lawyers:
Damian Simeonov; Svetlina Kortenska; Nikolay Kolev
Testimonials
‘This practice consists of a wide range of highly qualified specialists with extensive experience in all areas of the energy sector.’
Key clients
J.P. Morgan
Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund
OMV Petrom
OTP Bank
EVN Elektrosnabdyavane
Westinghouse Electric Sweden
Elektrorazpredelenie Yug
EVN Trading South East Europe
Sevlievo Gas
Ming Yang Wind Power (International) Co.
International Investment Bank
Ideal Standard – Vidima
Terna Energy
Work highlights
- Acted as Bulgarian legal advisor to J.P. Morgan, BNY Mellon Corporate Trustee Services Limited and DSK Bank on €360m facilities to Eastern European Electric Company BV.
- Advising Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund in a transaction for the acquisition of a majority stake in the Austrian independent renewable power group Enery Development.
- Advising one of the several Bulgarian gas distribution companies on contractual and regulatory matters related to their gas distribution service.
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 PetrovPractice head(s):
Peter Petrov
Other key lawyers:
Kina Chuturkova; Nikolay Kolev
Testimonials
‘Very competent, capable, reliable and an easy-going team. I have the confidence that the cases are very well thought of and various solutions are proposed.’
‘Peter Petrov is an exceptional lawyer with very deep knowledge in competition law and a rich practice, both local and EU. Extremely competent and reliable, easy-going, he is a pleasure to work with. He is always available and very fast in providing legal advice.’
‘All team members are very skilled and easy to work with. They all display the same practical and business-relevant approach.’
Key clients
Procter & Gamble
AbbVie
Novartis
Merck
Philip Morris
EVN
Bayer
Unilever
Mondelez
Siemens
Medtronic
Adidas
Lego
De’Longhi
Pfizer
KBC
Duvetica
The Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund
Newcrest
Association of Bulgarian Automobile Importers
Mondi Packaging
Vivre
Work highlights
- Acted for The Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund in successfully obtaining merger clearance for its acquisition of control of Enery Development, a major renewables venture capital undertaking focused on the CEE Region.
- Contracted to provide the Bulgarian component of the study commissioned by the European Commission on the national application of the concept of market definition.
- Advising on a regular basis a large number of major local and international groups, including Adidas, Novartis, Philip Morris, Merck, and Coca-Cola, among other, on antitrust, unfair competition, dawn raids, internal compliance, internal investigations and other issues.
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 PetrovPractice head(s):
Kina Chuturkova; Peter Petrov
Other key lawyers:
Nedyalka Novakova
Testimonials
‘Peter Petrov is an exceptional legal professional with diverse knowledge and deep understanding of the healthcare and life sciences industry.’
‘If the case is related to a specific topic, the law firm provides additional advice to meet the needs. The guidelines we receive are professionally prepared, with a perfect balance between the importance of the problem and the procedures and codes – thus we get adequate solution-based answers on the local law and internal procedures, while maintaining professional relationships with our clients, including health care professionals, patient organisations etc.’
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
Meril Life Sciencies
Pfizer Bulgaria
Anika Therapeutics
Servier
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Advising the Association of Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies in Bulgaria (ARPharM) on drafting and proposing legislative amendments aimed at speeding up and facilitating market access for innovative therapies by introducing deadlines in which the Bulgarian public health insurance scheme (NHIF) should issue the guidelines necessary for the application and reimbursement of these therapies.
- Engaged by Pfizer to provide advice on a variety of regulatory issues relevant to Pfizer’s Bulgarian operations.
- Representing F. Hoffmann-La Roche in all aspects related to the management of their patent portfolio in Bulgaria.
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 ChuturkovaPractice head(s):
Stela Sabeva
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Testimonials
‘Stela Sabeva and Marina Mollova provide a great service, are very responsive, reliable and provide high quality work.’
‘The team at Boyanov & Co. are a great team of lawyers, totally committed to the work they do. Everyone that we have encountered has been very professional and empathetic toward us. They are excellent at every level. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Marina Mollova and Stela Sabeva are very able lawyers with excellent attention to details and very good experience in intellectual property. They are extremely tenacious and always do their best for the client.’
Key clients
LEGO
bet365
Chanel
Meril Life Sciences Pvt.
Philip Morris
Eurobank Bulgaria
Monster Beverage Corporation
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
F. Hoffmann–La Roche
Siemens PLM Software Inc
Work highlights
- Advised LEGO on various cases related to enforcement of its IP rights in Bulgaria.
- Represented Chanel in a court case for imposing contributory liability for trademark infringements of the biggest local e-commerce platform.
- Successfully represented Monster Beverage Corporation in four cases of oppositions against the registration of marks confusingly similar to the client’s earlier marks.
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.
Practice head(s):
Nickolay Nickolov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have profound professional knowledge and understand the market very well.’
‘Nikolay Nikolov is a highly educated and experienced lawyer, who has great expertise and capability to react in every.’
‘Very experienced, excellent knowledge on both theoretical and practical aspects of the matter at hand; very responsive and able to get the job done in a timely manner.’
Key clients
Bulgaria Air Maintenance
Behr-Hella Thermocontrol
Kamenitza (a Molson Coors brewing company)
Eurobank Bulgaria
Silver Star
Oman Investment Fund
Mondelez International (former Kraft Foods International)
Westinghouse Electric Company
Ideal Standard
Hewlett-Packard
Procter & Gamble
The Coca Cola Company
Philip Morris
PSI CRO AG
Odesos PBM EAD
Work highlights
- Advising the European Investment Bank on the Bulgarian law aspects of the financing.
- Advised Ideal Standard Vidima on new financing by DSK Bank.
- Advised Phoenix Capital Management with respect to its intention to purchase a warehouse and logistic building on a prime location for such type of buildings.
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.Practice head(s):
Damian Simeonov; Nikolay Zisov
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Lenovo
TikTok
Warner Media
Storytel
Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (Vivacom)
One Telecommunications SHA (Albania)
Spotify
Apple/iTunes
Cisco
Microsoft Bulgaria
Samsung
Software Group
Kia Motors
Econt Financial Services
Silver Star Group
Philip Morris Bulgaria
Work highlights
- Advising Econt Financial Services throughout the licensing procedure, including advice on the regulatory, corporate, contractual, and other relevant legal aspects.
- Advising Spotify on the regulatory and intellectual property aspects of the client’s new service.
- Advised Kia Motors in relation to the local deployment of terms and conditions and privacy notices for the Kia connected vehicle functionalities.
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 DimitrovaPractice head(s):
Raina Dimitrova
Other key lawyers:
Trayan Targov
Testimonials
‘The team of Boyanov & Co. has an outstanding legal competence based on a thorough knowledge of Bulgarian law and a deep understanding of aviation industry specifics, including its international dimensions.’
‘Raina Dimitrova is a brilliant lawyer and very knowledgeable on Bulgarian law and other local requirements in connection with cross-border aircraft leasing to Bulgarian airlines.’
‘Very skilled in aircraft finance matters in Bulgaria.’
‘Raina Dimitrova is an exceptional lawyer with focus, dedication, and a sharp eye for details.’
‘Raina Dimitrova is one of the best aircraft finance lawyers in Bulgaria.’
Key clients
Genesis Aircraft Services Limited
Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance
GA Telesis
FedEx Express Europe
FTAI Aviation
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
AerCap
Macquarie Aircraft Leasing Services
Nordic Aviation Capital
Wizz Air
Engine Lease Finance Corporation
Maverick Horizon Limited
Work highlights
- Representing WIZZ Air in a series of legal battles against the introduced unification of the airport passenger charges collected at the different passenger terminals of Sofia Airport.
- Advised Dubai Aerospace Enterprise on the lease of five aircraft to the Bulgarian airline GullivAir.
- Advising the Bulgarian subsidiary of FedEx Express Europe on a regular basis on a variety of legal matters concerning its day-to-day activities, with respect to legal issues in relation to the provision of shipping and transportation services in Bulgaria.
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.
Practice head(s):
Alexander Chatalbashev; Nickolay Nickolov
Other key lawyers:
Svetlana Tsvetkova; Mihail Vishanin
Testimonials
‘Nikolay Nikolov is an highly educated and experienced lawyer, who has a great expertise and possibility to react in every situation and amendments of the client’s project.’
‘Mihail Vishanin – excellent knowledge of public procurement.’
Key clients
Fraport
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 S.L.
Real Estate Development
Hewlett-Packard Global Delivery Bulgaria Center
Apollo Aviation Group (currently Carlyle Aviation Partners)
AerCap
Macquarie Aircraft Leasing Services
Work highlights
- Advising Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund on a transaction for the acquisition of a majority stake in the Austrian independent renewable power group Energy Development.
- Advised The International Investment Bank on the Bulgarian aspects of two syndicated financings by International Investment Bank and the Bulgarian Development Bank for the purposes of the expansion of the Bulgarian national gas transmission system.
- Advised Fraport in relation to a tender procedure for granting concession for the Sofia Airport.
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 BoyanovDiversity
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