Velchev & Co. Law Office are singled out for their ‘in-depth expertise in the telecoms business’ where they are especially well versed in telecommunications regulations and apply this when advising public and private sector companies. Through practice head Martin Yakimov the firm is also well placed to advise on complex regulatory mandates in the gambling industry. Leading the practice alongside Yakimov is managing partner Pavel Velchev who handles various corporate and commercial mandates for TMT clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Velchev & Co. Law Office Team is unique for us for several reasons. With their area of focus and their dedicated client centric approach we always getting a tailor made service for our needs. The team is literally always available and provide comprehensive solutions for any aspect of legal issues.’

  • ‘The individuals are very experienced and well connected in the industry. With their clear communication they're consistently keeping us both informed and involved.’

  • ‘The team has specialisation and professional experience in the sphere of regulation, external relations, administrative, commercial, competition and corporate law, together with a strong knowledge of the gaming regulatory framework.’

  • ‘Pavel Velchev has years of specialisation and professional experience in the spheres that are important for our successful business.'

  • ‘Their in-depth expertise in the telecom business makes them a valued adviser. They are highly knowledgeable and flexible toward their client's needs.’

  • ‘Highly qualified, attentive to all details, constantly learning an improving their knowledge both in specific areas and in law as science.’

Key clients

  • A1 bulgaria ead
  • A1 towers bulgaria eood
  • M&bm express ood
  • Tixi ad
  • Aprimis eood
  • Management business mashine ood
  • Colabium eood (mrbit online casino)
  • Efbet ad
  • Kaizen gaming international (betano)
  • Arrise solutions (malta) limited
  • Playtech
  • Lights & wonders
  • Merkur gmbh
  • Zitro international sarl
  • Spintec d.o.o.
  • Studio21
  • Rokker limited
  • Gameprom ood
  • Gaming laboratories international (gli)
  • Siq gaming laboratories ltd.
  • Gaming associates
  • Quinel limited
  • Epg financial services ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised A1 Bulgaria on appeal of the decisions by the Competition Protection Commission permitting acquisition of Bulsatcom EOOD by Vivacom Bulgaria EAD.
  • Provided exclusive full legal, regulatory and compliance support for the setting-up of an innovative high-tech live casino studio in Bulgaria.
  • Provided full legal and regulatory support in the successful licensing process of Colabium EOOD as online casino and sportsbook operator.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Pavel Velchev
Velchev & Co. Law Office

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pavel Velchev, Martin Yakimov

Other key lawyers

Kameliya Zhecheva-Makaveeva, Yana Marinova