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Securitisation Guide – Bulgaria

Damian Simeonov and Svetlina Kortenska wrote the Bulgarian chapter of the Securitisation Guide covering a number of Southern and Eastern European Jurisdictions, compiled by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

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BOYANOV & Co. consulted the US-based global leader in IT solutions Comverse Inc.

BOYANOV & Co. advised the US-based Comverse Inc. (a global leader in IT solutions for the telecommunications industry) in respect of the development of the product and the provision of the services of the company. BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal was led by Mr. Peter Petrov, Partner.         Copyright picture: […]

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BOYANOV & Co. successfully advised and represented major pharmaceutical groups Abbott and AbbVie in an antitrust investigation initiated by the Bulgarian competition authority

BOYANOV & Co. successfully advised and represented major pharmaceutical groups Abbott and AbbVie in an antitrust proceedings initiated by the Bulgarian Commission for the Protection of Competition in relation to a complaint brought by a major national pharmaceutical distributor. By a decision which has not been appealed, the Commission came to the conclusion that no […]

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BOYANOV & Co. advised HSBC on entry into custody arrangements with Bulgarian counterparties

BOYANOV & Co. advised HSBC Bank on the entry into custody arrangements with Bulgarian counterparties. BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal was led by Mr. Peter Petrov.      

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BOYANOV & Co. consulted a Bulgarian software company a global leader in microfinancing

BOYANOV & Co. was consulting the company and its shareholders in relation to a potential investment in it by a foreign private equity fund providing financing under an EU operational program. BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal is led by Mr. Damian Simeonov, Partner and Head of Banking and Finance.   Copyright picture: pixabay.com

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BOYANOV & Co. advised a large Bulgarian bank on Class Action re Invalid Clauses in Loan Agreements and General Terms

The Bulgarian National Association “Active Consumers” lodged a class action against a big Bulgarian bank which engaged BOYANOV & Co. to defend it in that case where it was claimed that the collective interest of a wide and unclear circle of consumers had been harmed by certain clauses of standard loan agreements and by several […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Advised Haedus on the Acquisition of the DIY Business of bauMax in Bulgaria

BOYANOV & Co. advised Haedus on the acquisition of the local business of the Austrian group bauMax. The complex process involved not only the sale of the shares of bauMax Bulgaria, but also the provision of financing for the acquisition, the consolidation and assignment of the commercial payables, the assignment and restructuring of all financial […]

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BOYANOV & Co. advised on the Futures and Options Association (FOA) Netting and Collateral Opinions Library Project

BOYANOV & Co. advised on the Futures and Options Association (FOA) Netting and Collateral Opinions Library Project. The purpose of the project was driven by the need for FOA member firms to implement EMIR requirements. BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal was led by Mr. Peter Petrov, Partner.   Copyright picture: pixabay.com

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BOYANOV & Co. advised Morgan Stanley on entry into ISDA Master Agreements

BOYANOV & Co. advised Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on the entry of the ISDA Master Agreements with Bulgarian corporate and sovereign counterparties as well as on the entry into FX spot and derivative transactions with local counterparties. BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal was led by Mr. Damian Simeonov, Partner and Head […]

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BOYANOV & Co. advised Natixis on entry into OTC financial and derivatives transaction

BOYANOV & Co. advised Natixis on entry into OTC financial and derivatives transaction under the ISDA and EMA documentations with Bulgarian counterparties including BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal was led by Mr. Peter Petrov, Partner.       Copyright picture: Natixis

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BOYANOV & Co. Advised a Major International Corporation Specialised in Commercial Aircraft Leasing

BOYANOV & Co. assisted AWAS in operational lease agreement and related Bulgarian law issues in connection with the operating lease of one aircraft Airbus A330-200 between AWAS as lessor and Bulgarian air operator BH Air Ltd. – as lessee, for a term of 6 years. BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal was led by Raina […]

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BOYANOV & Co. advised Banca IMI on entry ISDA Master Agreements and OTC derivatives transactions

BOYANOV & Co. advised Banca IMI on the entry of the ISDA Master Agreements and OTC derivatives transactions and other similar OTC transactions with local counterparties in Bulgaria. BOYANOV & Co.’s team on the deal was led by Mr. Peter Petrov       Copyright picture: Banca IMI

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BOYANOV & Co. advised Westinghouse Electric Company (WEC) in respect of the construction of a new nuclear power unit at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

BOYANOV & Co. advised Westinghouse Electric Company (WEC) in respect of the construction of a new nuclear power unit at the site of the existing Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. Our advice included comprehensive regulatory due diligence of the applicable legal framework (corporate law, nuclear licensing regulations, nuclear liability and decommissioning regulations, energy regulations, public procurement, […]

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Boyanov & Co. advised the B2B air fare search firm Vayant Travel Technoligies Inc. on attracting Lufthansa as a new investor in it

Vayant Travel Technologies Inc. has been funded since 2007 by a group of private investors and venture capitalists including Neveq and Cape Capital. The new investment is part of Vayant’s development strategy “to intensify its business growth within the airline industry and support airline efforts in view of flexibility and distribution”. Boyanov & Co.’s team […]

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Acquisition of Electronics Business of Johnson Controls by Visteon

On July 1, 2014, Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) completed the acquisition of the automotive electronics business of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), creating one of the world’s three largest suppliers of vehicle cockpit electronics. The acquired business provides automakers with driver information, infotainment, connectivity and body electronics products. The transaction involves about 4,800 employees, including about […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Advised on the Sale of 100% of the Capital of Crédit Agricole Bulgaria EAD

BOYANOV & Co. advised Crédit Agricole Group on its exit from its investments (equity and loans) in the Bulgarian subsidiary Crédit Agricole Bulgaria EAD. The value of the matter was over EUR 40 million. The deal had various ramifications (corporate, regulatory, tax, etc.) and went through difficult and complicated negotiations process. The complex technical aspects […]

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Boyanov & Co. advised Citigroup on €185 million notes

BOYANOV & Co. advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited as underwriter of €185 million new notes issued by Glasstank B.V., a Dutch SPV of the Yioula Group (a leading producer of glass containers for the food and beverage industries in the Balkan region, with main production subsidiaries in Bulgaria and Romania). BOYANOV & Co. advised the […]

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BOYANOV & Co. assisted Markan OOD to save its assets and receivables from financial catastrophe that affected its contractual partner

BOYANOV & Co. assisted Markan OOD in the structuring of its relations with a counterparty facing severe financial difficulties while trying to build its new school complex using the services of Markan. As a result the counterparty avoided bankruptcy and a sound corporate structure was put in place that allowed both parties to complete the […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Advised Schreiber Foods on Acquisition of Danone’s Fresh Dairy Products Manufacturing Business in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Spain and Portugal

BOYANOV & Co. advised Schreiber Foods on all elements of the project. The transaction was structured in a very complex way to minimize any risks for Schreiber. BOYANOV & Co. was in charge of 20+ various licensing / permit / registration procedures aiming to secure smooth closing and transition in line with the plans of […]

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Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Trademark Infringement Crimes in Bulgaria

Nicolay Zisov published an article on the recent Bulgarian Supreme Court judgment concerning the damages that can be awarded to the owner of a trademark on account of its infringement. The article is available from this link: Landmark Supreme Court Judgment     Copyright picture: pixabay.com