The TMT practice at Schoenherr has a notable emphasis on transactions, but also supports clients with intellectual property, commercial and regulatory issues. The team is regularly sought out by fixed and mobile operators, e-commerce operator, and technology and media companies. Ilko Stoyanov leads the group, frequently advising clients on M&A deals in the TMT sector. Marin Demirev is another name to note, who focuses on regulatory and data protection matters.
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Key clients

  • Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
  • European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund
  • OMV Bulgaria
  • BlackPeak Capital
  • Exadel Inc
  • Bosch Digital EOOD
  • EQT X Investments S.à r.l.
  • SAP and SAP Labs
  • IGT Services and Technologies SRL
  • CloudM Software Limited
  • KKCG Group / Aricoma Group International AB
  • Chaos Software

Work highlights

Advised 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 SpaceX on the role out of its Starlink satellite internet constellation services to CEE and SEE.
Advised European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund on the extension of its convertible loan agreement and the completion of a new investment round via subscription of shares in Transmetrics AD.
Practice head

Ilko Stoyanov

Other key lawyers

Marin Demirev