Hristian joined the firm in 2024 as a Senior Associate, after gaining more than ten years of experience as a legal practitioner. Prior to joining the firm, he held several roles at Dinova Rusev & Partners Law Office, starting as a Legal Advisor in 2013, then progressing to Associate (2014–2017) and Senior Associate (2017–2024). Earlier in his career, he worked as a Legal Trainee at Delchev & Partners Law Office (2008–2009). Hristian has been engaged in multiple large-scale M&A projects in the construction, mining, IT, real estate and various other sectors. He has been a member of Sofia Bar Association since 2013.

EDUCATION

• Faculty of Law, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, MA in Law (2012)
• Course for young lawyers, Arbitration Court with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) (2016)

Nickolay is a Partner at BOYANOV & Co., where he currently heads the Real Estate & Construction Practice Group. He joined the firm in 1999 and has been a key member of the team for over 26 years. He has served as Partner and Co-Head of the Real Estate & Construction Practice since 2006.

Nickolay is recognised as a leading practitioner in real estate and construction law in Bulgaria. He is ranked in the Hall of Fame of Legal 500’s Real Estate and Construction rankings for Bulgaria, which notes that he is “well versed in the construction of renewable energy projects.” Chambers Europe highlights his expertise in commercial construction and praises his approach as “very knowledgeable, co-operative and flexible,” and “business, deadline and detail-oriented.” His practice covers a wide range of real estate and construction transactions and disputes, with a particular focus on commercial developments, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. His deep industry knowledge and practical, solutions-oriented advice have earned him the trust of domestic and international clients alike.

Before becoming a Partner, Nickolay worked as a Senior Associate and Head of the Sevlievo office (1999–2004). Prior to joining BOYANOV & Co., he served as a lawyer with the Bourgas Bar Association (1994–1999) and as a Junior Judge at the Bourgas District Court (1993–1994). Nickolay is a member of the Sofia Bar Association, the International Bar Association, the Center for International Legal Studies, and the Legal Development Foundation.

EDUCATION

• Faculty of Law, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, MA in Law (1992)
• Academy of American and International Law, The Center for American and International Law (formerly The Southwestern Legal Foundation), Dallas, USA (2001)
• International Secondment Shadbolt & Co, London (2004)

Boyko Voynov is a Senior Counsel at BOYANOV & Co., where he has been an integral part of the team since 1997. He began his career at the firm as an Associate (1997–2005), was a Partner for a decade (2005–2015), and has served as Senior Counsel since 2015. Prior to joining the firm, Boyko served as a Judge at the Sofia City Court (1975–1978) and was actively involved with the Helsinki Committee on Human Rights (1996).

Boyko’s practice focuses on Private Clients, Intellectual Property, and Real Estate and Construction. His longstanding experience and deep legal insight make him a trusted advisor in complex legal matters, particularly in areas requiring a high level of discretion, domain-specific expertise, and strategic thinking.

EDUCATION:

• Faculty of Law, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, MA in Law (1983)
• Mediator, registered with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.