Boyanov & Co. maintains a strong position in the market for banking and finance, with a notable emphasis on transactions in the financial sector but additional expertise in regulatory advice, fintech and cryptocurrency. The team offers other key services including bilateral bank loans, syndicated loans and bond issuances. At the helm of the practice, Damian Simeonov is well-versed in financial transactions and represents an impressive list of banks and other financial institutions. At an associate level, Ralitsa Nedkova and Georgi Drenski are also key members of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Knowledgeable and friendly team.’
- ‘Full knowledge of the banking system, financial sector and capital markets. The firms team consists of people with great knowledge and experience. At the same time they are very modern, quick and effective, keeping permanent control over the process.’
- ‘Georgi Drenski and Ralitsa Nedkova are really excellent financial lawyers, with deep knowledge and many years of successful experience, which helps a lot.’
- ‘Very organised team, always delivering in time with accuracy and excellence.’
- ‘High knowledge of the local as well as international market.’
Key clients
- Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE
- J.P. Morgan SE
- Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
- Eurobank Bulgaria AD
- DSK Bank AD
- Permira Credit Limited
- Wilmington Trust
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- Roynat Inc.
- KOSTAL Beteiligungen AG
- Citibank N.A. London Branch
- Eurobank S.A. Greece
Work highlights
Advised Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, J.P. Morgan SE and Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, in their capacity as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers, as well as The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c., in its capacity as Trustee, on the issuance of EUR 700,000,000 8.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 by Energo-Pro a.s., guaranteed by, among others, its Bulgarian subsidiary Energo-Pro Varna EAD.
Advised Eurobank Bulgaria AD as lender on the financing of Itower Development EAD for the construction of the first-ever Marriott hotel in Sofia.
Advised a syndicate of four leading Bulgarian and international banks (UniCredit Bulbank, United Bulgarian Bank, Eurobank Bulgaria, and Raiffeisen Bank International AG) on the financing of the construction of one of the largest photovoltaic plants (160 MW) and a BESS in Maglizh, Bulgaria.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Georgi Drenski
Ralitsa Nedkova
Practice head
Damian Simeonov
Other key lawyers
Ralitsa Nedkova; Georgi Drenski