Velchev & Co. Law Office

Velchev & Co Law Office is an established Bulgarian business law firm with more than 20 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on complex legal and regulatory matters. The firm combines strong local expertise with an international outlook, delivering commercially focused legal solutions to clients operating across highly regulated and rapidly evolving sectors, including telecommunications and technology, banking and financial services, manufacturing, maritime transport and gaming.

Led by Managing Partner Pavel Velchev, who is recognised by leading international legal directories, the firm has built a strong track record in advising clients on strategically significant transactions, regulatory matters and complex disputes.

Velchev & Co takes a practical, business-oriented approach, combining technical legal excellence with a clear understanding of clients' commercial objectives. The firm advises on transactions and projects, corporate and commercial matters, regulatory and compliance issues, intellectual property and dispute resolution, providing tailored advice designed to support clients throughout the full lifecycle of their business activities.

With a team of experienced lawyers and sector specialists, Velchev & Co is committed to delivering high-quality legal services in line with international standards, while offering the depth of local knowledge and market understanding essential to navigating the Bulgarian legal and regulatory environment.

Areas of practice

TMT

Velchev & Co has a strong track record in telecommunications, technology and regulatory matters, advising leading Bulgarian and international companies on complex sector-specific issues, regulatory compliance, competition law and commercial arrangements.

The team combines in-depth knowledge of the Bulgarian regulatory framework with extensive experience advising clients on regulatory developments, market regulation and legislative changes affecting the TMT sector. The firm has advised major telecommunications operators on significant regulatory and commercial matters, including the structuring and implementation of Bulgaria's first mobile national roaming agreement.

Corporate and Commercial / M&A

Velchev & Co advises clients across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law and M&A, supporting both day-to-day business operations and strategically significant transactions.

The firm's experience includes advising on acquisitions, mergers, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and complex commercial arrangements, with particular strength in transactions involving regulated industries. Representative matters include advising Bulgarian-American Credit Bank on the proposed acquisition of Victoria Bank, the acquisition and subsequent merger of Mobiltel and Blizoo, and the acquisition of Port Bulgaria West AD.

The team combines transactional expertise with a strong understanding of regulatory, competition and corporate governance considerations, enabling it to provide integrated legal advice throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Gaming

Velchev & Co has developed specialised expertise in the Bulgarian gaming and gambling sector, advising operators and other market participants on the legal and regulatory aspects of their activities.

The firm's practice covers licensing and regulatory matters, compliance, commercial arrangements and ongoing legal support, with a particular focus on helping clients navigate Bulgaria's evolving regulatory framework and establish sustainable business operations. Velchev & Co has advised major Bulgarian gaming operators on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters.

Intellectual Property

Velchev & Co advises domestic and international clients on intellectual property rights, enforcement and commercialisation, with particular experience in trademark, copyright and design matters.

The practice covers IP disputes and proceedings, trademark protection and opposition proceedings, border enforcement measures, as well as the acquisition, licensing and exploitation of intellectual property rights, including creative works, software, designs and media rights.

The team has represented major international brands and multinational companies in trademark and enforcement matters before the Bulgarian Patent Office, the customs authorities and the courts.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Velchev & Co's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice handles complex commercial, corporate and regulatory disputes across a broad range of industries.

The firm's lawyers have extensive experience in high-value and strategically significant proceedings involving competition law, insolvency, commercial and contractual disputes, intellectual property, M&A, taxation, administrative law and employment matters.

The team regularly represents leading domestic and international companies before Bulgarian courts and regulatory authorities, with a focus on complex disputes requiring both legal expertise and a thorough understanding of the client's business and regulatory environment. The firm's track record includes significant tax, customs, telecommunications, banking and intellectual property disputes, including matters involving claims and penalties exceeding EUR 2 million and EUR 3 million respectively.