Peter Petrov

Partner
Head of Competition and Co-Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Groups
BIOGRAPHY

Peter is a Partner at BOYANOV & Co., serving as Head of the Competition Practice Group and Co-Head of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice Group. He has been part of the firm since 1998, starting as a Trainee Attorney (1998–2001), then Associate (2001–2006), progressing to Senior Associate (2006–2008), and becoming a Partner in 2008. In 2004, Peter completed an international secondment at Allen & Overy in London, gaining valuable cross-border experience.

With over 27 years at the firm, Peter has developed extensive expertise in Bulgarian and EU regulatory and competition law, covering a broad range of industries including healthcare, media, telecommunications, securities, and general commercial law. He advises multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences companies on price regulation, reimbursement, market access, pharmaceutical law compliance, commercialization strategies, and merger control. His experience spans legislative advocacy, day-to-day regulatory support, contentious proceedings, and antitrust litigation. Peter also leads the multijurisdictional Competition Law Practice Group of SEE Legal, covering 12 Southeast European jurisdictions. He is a member of the Sofia Bar Association.

EDUCATION

  • Faculty of Law, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, MA in Law (1999)
  • Academy of American and International Law, The Center for American and International Law (formerly The Southwestern Legal Foundation), Dallas, USA (2002)
  • International Secondment Allen & Overy, London (2004)
RECENT WORK
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  • "The individuals I work with know the business in detail and give practical advice which is the most valuable. This is what differentiates them from other law firms. Specific stand-out partner: Peter Petrov."
    Peter Petrov, EU and Competition, Rank Hall of Fame, The Legal 500 2025
  • "I like Peter Petrov's practical approach to antitrust matters. He has an in-house mindset, proposing mitigation plans, and is down to earth and understands the business very well."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2025
  • "Peter Petrov's amazing. He has dealt with very complex matters for us and has solved a number of issues for us. We count on him so much. I don't know what we would do without him."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2025
  • "He is the best competition lawyer in the market, with very deep and sophisticated knowledge."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2025
  • "Peter Petrov is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced and capable lawyer."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2025
  • "When we have an issue we go to Peter Petrov and the level of support and advice is very thorough. He's one of the best if not the best in Bulgaria."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2025
  • "He has a good understanding of the authority, which is very important in Bulgaria. He knows our business well, so gives very useful advice."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2024
  • "His readiness to help is one of the things that makes me go to him, and he knows the market very well."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2024
  • "He answers really fast, looks at the issues from all perspectives, gives fair answers and makes a deep analysis even when I call him and do not give him too much time to consider the matter."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2024
  • "Peter is very astute and very good."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2023
  • One client also enjoys how he breaks down advice in a way that is "short, brief and accurate."
    Peter Petrov, Competition/Antitrust, Band Star Individuals, Chambers Europe 2022
  • "Peter Petrov at Boyanov brings a wealth of knowledge in specialised areas such as regulatory compliance, competition law and corporate law, making the team exceptionally well-rounded. Peter's resource availability is another key strength, having access to exclusive databases and industry specific know-how, which enhances his research and advisory capabilities. Peter's ability to deliver results consistently, even in the most challenging cases, makes him to stand out with every opportunity."
    Peter Petrov, Health care and life science, Rank Leading partners, The Legal 500 2025
  • "Peter Petrov is always available to advise and assist with their knowledge and experience."
    Peter Petrov, Health care and life science, Rank Leading partners, The Legal 500 2025
  • "Peter Petrov is renowned for his expertise in healthcare and life sciences - right to the point and no waste of time."
    Peter Petrov, Health care and life science, Rank Leading partners, The Legal 500 2025
  • "Peter Petrov is an exceptional lawyer with very deep knowledge in competition law and a rich practice, both local and EU. Extremely competent and reliable, easy-going, he is a pleasure to work with. He is always available and very fast in providing legal advice."
    Peter Petrov, EU and Competition, The Legal 500 2022
  • "The 'first-rate' Peter Petrov heads Boyanov & Co's 'quick and effective' team."
    Peter Petrov, The Legal 500
  • The "outstanding" Peter Petrov is known as "one of the best lawyers in the market" by peers and clients alike. He acts for a range of clients in industries such as energy, aviation and retail on merger control proceedings, competition disputes and state aid matters. Appreciative clients describe him as "very erudite" and say that "his work is characterised by detailed project analysis and information."
    Peter Petrov, Chambers Europe
  • Stellar practitioner Peter Petrov represents clients in multi-jurisdictional competition disputes and is additionally well-versed in non-contentious mandates. "He is always available, very responsive and practical. He gives you practical advice on how to approach things, how to do things," a client says.
    Peter Petrov, Star Individual, Competition & Antitrust, Chambers Europe