Schoenherr’s wide-ranging healthcare and life sciences practice deals with a variety of matters, including IP protection, commercial agreements, transactions and technology transfer. In addition to pharmaceuticals, the team advises R&D companies, healthcare providers and digital health platforms. It has in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies, supporting clients in telemedicine, clinical trials and AI-based healthcare. Practice head Elena Todorova has broad expertise in the sector that covers medical devices, cosmetics, chemicals and health tech. At an associate level, Alexandra Minioti provides healthcare clients with regulatory support.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The Schoenherr team consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, commercial awareness, and client service. They combine deep knowledge with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, always ensuring that advice is not only technically sound but also tailored to the client’s business objectives.'
  • 'The team is highly responsive, efficient, and reliable. Their ability to navigate complex matters and provide clear, concise guidance makes them a trusted partner. We particularly value their professionalism, and ability to anticipate risks before they arise. They show outstanding commitment, going the extra mile to safeguard our interests while maintaining a personable and approachable style.'
  • 'Elena Todorova is an outstanding lawyer with a sharp legal mind and an exceptional ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical solutions. Elena stands out with a proactive approach, strategic thinking, business-oriented mindset and a a remarkable client-focused attitude.'
  • 'Elena Todorova is extremely experienced with deep and broad understanding of this specialized field, a rarity in this niche on the Bulgarian market. The straightforward communication and pinpoint accuracy of the provided legal advice are difficult to match.'
  • 'Elena Todorova is a long standing expert, with a pragmatic approach and hands-on mentality, business-understanding.'

Key clients

  • Wolt
  • dōTERRA
  • Curium Pharma
  • Bulstrad Life
  • Dairy Day (Schreiber Foods Bulgaria)
  • OMV
  • Amway
  • Dr. Oetker
  • RED Bull
  • KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH
  • Queisser Pharma Bulgaria

Work highlights

Advising Curium on its expansion.
Advising dōTERRA on its market entry and establishment of operations in Bulgaria.
Advising Wolt on its market entry into Bulgaria, with a focus on regulatory compliance in the healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) sector.
Practice head

Elena Todorova

Other key lawyers

Alexandra Minioti; Hristo Hadziiliev