Covering the entire scope of corporate matters, Schoenherr remains a reference in the market for national and cross-border acquisitions and takeovers. The group is under the joint leadership of Alexandra Doytchinova and Ilko Stoyanov; Doytchinova is best known for advising international clients on their market entry and direct investments in Bulgaria, and Stoyanov has a proven track record in acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Katerina Kaloyanova-Toshkova has a strong focus on international M&A transactions, and Stela Pavlova-Kaneva is a name to note for transactions in the telecoms, real estate and energy sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Schoenherr Bulgaria has proved to be outstanding in understanding the deal complexity, the desired outcome, the complex financial metrics and was very prompt in response time and quality of advice and work.’
- ‘Ilko Stoyanov and his team have delivered an outstanding service level and responsiveness. I felt confident and backed up on all legal matters, but also on the economic and commercial side. Mr. Stoyanov has been outstanding in client engagement, advisory, understanding the needs of the business, planning of Schoenherr's role in the engagement, responsiveness (timely and qualitative) of queries and requests and the quality of work and end product. During the meetings with our counterparts, Mr. Stoyanov demonstrated strong diplomatic and negotiation skills, helping to facilitate the deal. I would recommend and engage Mr. Stoyanov anytime in the future.’
- 'I recommend Stela Pavlova-Kaneva for her overall input and help throughout the transaction, representing us as buyers of a company's assets.'
- 'I recommend Alexandra Doytchinova for her great leadership, business acumen, and ability to make lay persons understand the intricacies of the law.'
- ‘Alexandra Doychinova is a top class professional who is able to assist with great insight, acumen and knowledge. she has unparalleled ability to solve complex situations and guide the client in difficult transactions.’
- 'Ilko Stoyanov is a lawyer who is always there for for us, always extremely prepared for any meeting and any topic. We felt safe in every aspect of our project.'
Key clients
- Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (E&)
- BlackPeak Capital
- Revetas Capital Advisors
- Bulstrad Life Vienna Insurance Group Bulgaria
- EQT X Investments S.à r.l.
- Curium Pharma
- Enery Element GmbH
- Exadel Inc., USA
- IGT Services and Technologies SRL
- Hauser GmbH
- Metlen (former Metka)
- Enery Development GmbH
Work highlights
Acted as local counsel to E& on the acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group's assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia, Yettel and CETIN entities in Bulgaria, Hungary and Serbia and O2 and O2 Networks in Slovakia.
Advised Revetas Capital on the full restructuring and exit of the senior bank financing supporting Park Center -Sofia’s first shopping mall.
Advised Enery Element on the sale of 100% of the shares in Chirpan Solar Plant EOOD and Dunav Solar Plant EOOD, which is developing the Gabare photovoltaic park.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Alexandra Doytchinova; Ilko Stoyanov
Other key lawyers
Katerina Kaloyanova-Toshkova; Stela Pavlova-Kaneva