The TMT team at Boyanov & Co. is particularly impressive in complex transactions, in addition to regulatory, contractual and commercial matters. The group supports clients with data protection, cybersecurity matters and technology projects, and represents telecoms, cable operators, radio stations and technology companies. Practice head Nikolay Zisov stands out for his work on M&A deals in the TMT sector, as well as cloud computing projects and cybersecurity matters. At an associate level, Deyan Terziev provides ongoing regulatory advice to technology clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'Boyanov & Co. is the local leader in providing sophisticated legal advice. They are excellent in providing competent advice in both day-to-day tech matters and complex cross-border projects. They offer pragmatic and business-oriented solutions and understand well the business dynamics and needs.'
- 'They are ready to deep-dive and advise competently on new regulations like AI and connected vehicles. Very responsive and reliable, prepared to work long hours and meet tight deadlines when necessary. Communication is clear, friendly, and professional. They use modern technologies and offer regular reporting and updates on open cases. Overall - we find them great partner and trusted legal advisor in our major tech-related projects.'
- 'The Boyanov & Co. TMT team is clearly the top professional legal team in this field in Bulgaria. They are highly competent, very responsive and consistently deliver clear, practical, and solutions‑oriented advice rather than theoretical or bureaucratic input. What also matters much to us is their ability to work under great pressure and meet aggressive timelines without compromising quality. Overall, they clearly stand out as the premier legal team in Bulgaria.'
- 'Nikolay Zisov is great lawyer with broad expertise, attentive, responsive and pragmatic. He is very reliable and trustworthy both in regular legal support but also in complex transactions and negotiations. He always provides competent and business-oriented advice - on time and to the point. Deyan Terziev is excellent data protection expert and have provided us with very useful advice on the privacy aspects of various elements of our business.'
- 'The team is great mixture of tech-oriented legal experts. Nikolay Zisov is great business lawyer - competent, very pragmatic and business oriented. He has supported us in various cross-border projects, offering great strategic advice and understandable and comprehensible explanations of complex legal matters. He is very responsive, solutions-oriented and understands well our business needs which is very important for us. Deyan Terziev has excellent knowledge of data protection and e-commerce matters and provides great practical advice in these fields.'
Key clients
- Volkswagen Group & Audi Group
- Meta Platforms
- Cisco
- GTT Bulgaria EOOD
- Microsoft
- Citi
- Philip Morris Bulgaria
- Central European Media Enterprise (CEM)
- Limagrain
- Angelini Pharma BG
- Inditex
- YouGov
Work highlights
Advised Synechron, Inc. on its acquisition of Dreamix.
Advised Central European Media Enterprises (CME) on an artificial intelligence project, providing a review of CME’s Artificial Intelligence Policy and regulatory advice on local legal specifics.
Advised Deutsche Telekom AG on various local legal aspects concerning their digital services in connected vehicles.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nikolay Zisov
Other key lawyers
Deyan Terziev