Dimitrov, Petrov & Co maintains a strong position in the market for healthcare and life sciences, with extensive experience in administrative and court proceedings, intellectual property, commercial and competition matters. The team has notable specialism in the pharmaceutical industry. The practice is led by three partners: Zoya Todorova exhibits skill in regulatory matters for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies; Martin Zahariev’s broad expertise extends to healthcare regulatory advice, and IP litigation and protection; whilst Yana Georgieva, who was promoted to partner in March 2025, handles the full spectrum of IP, competition and regulatory matters for pharma clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm has a wide range of expertise and can assist with various legal issues. Their partners are experts in their respective fields and highly skilled lawyers. They are always responsive and reliable. DPC is our go-to firm for any legal matters relating to Bulgaria.'
- 'I worked with Martin Zahariev and Yana Georgieva on matters relating to pharmaceutical patents. They are both highly knowledgeable and experienced in this field. They are also responsible and reliable. They can provide quick, concise, practical advice at short notice. They have a good understanding of clients' needs.'
- 'The team are collaborative, responsive and solution oriented.'
- 'Our business requires expertise both in data & technology and healthcare & life sciences, so we are really lucky to work with a law firm that has brilliant experts in both areas. Potential clients should know that DPC brings an energy and commitment that is rare in the legal world. Their responsiveness is exceptional – I’ve never felt like “just another client.” They treat our business as if it were their own, often going beyond the immediate legal question to suggest creative, strategic solutions.'
- 'Compared to other firms I’ve worked with, DPC stands out for being approachable, innovative, and consistently ahead of the curve.'
- 'While most of his colleagues have more narrow specialization, Martin Zahariev combines top-level knowledge in both data & technology and healthcare & life sciences law, not to mention IP, which is an invaluable set for our business. Yana Georgieva and Konstantin Kostadinov are very skilled and reliable members of the team.'
Key clients
- Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch
- Johnson & Johnson Bulgaria EOOD; Janssen-Cilag International
- Eli Lilly/SUISSE/SA
- Zaklady Farmaceutyczne POLPHARMA S.A.
- Pharmalake Bulgaria
- Hell Energy Magyarország Kft.
Work highlights
Providing daily legal support to Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch.
Providing regular legal advice on a variety of matters to Johnson & Johnson.
Providing regular legal advice on a variety of matters to Eli Lilly/SUISSE/SA.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Zoya Todorova; Martin Zahariev; Yana Georgieva
Other key lawyers
Konstantin Kostadinov