The corporate team at CERHA HEMPEL Gerginov has longstanding experience in domestic and cross-border mergers and reorganisations across the technology, energy, finance and manufacturing industries. Benefitting from the firm’s broader CEE network, the group is well-placed to advise on cross-border matters. At the helm of the practice, Boyko Gerginov balances a busy workload of M&A deals, spin-offs and joint ventures. Kalin Bonev is the additional name to note.
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Testimonials
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- Partners Boyko Gerginov and Kalin Bonev stand out for their deep legal expertise, strategic mindset, and communication skills, which enable them to deliver tailored, client-focused solutions.
- We commend Cerha's team for their exceptional internal collaboration and their consistent adherence to deadlines.
- ‘Outstanding business understanding, highest quality, best and efficient collaboration.’
- ‘We recommend Boyko Gurerginov and Kalin Bonev.’
Key clients
- Carl Zeiss AG
- Semantic Web Company GmbH
- Tannant Company
- Pierer Produktion GmbH
- Avenue India Emergence Pte. Ltd.
- William Hill Organization Limited
- DXC.technology
- HP Inc
- Samsung Electronics
- Pierer New Mobility GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Carl Zeiss on its phased acquisition of Plant for Optics AD, providing full legal due diligence and end-to-end support in drafting, negotiating, and structuring all transaction and shareholder-related documents.
Advised Semantic Web Company on its cross-border merger with Bulgarian Ontotext to form Graphwise, handling full due diligence, complex share contribution structuring, and all transaction documentation.
Advised Avenue Capital Group on its joint acquisition of Germany-based MHM Holding, with a focus on securing merger control clearance in Bulgaria and Austria.
Practice head
Boyko Gerginov
Other key lawyers
Kalin Bonev