• Generali CEE Holding in relation to the acquisition of Doverie Health insurance Company;
• Rezolv Energy on the acquisition of the project company holding the license to build and operate a 229 MW solar plant - the largest PV project in Bulgaria to date. Once completed and put into operation the PV plant will produce 1/6 of the current solar energy in Bulgaria.
• valantic GmbH on the acquisition of AIOPSGroupAD and its subsidiaries in several other jurisdictions;
• Linden Capital Partners and its subsidiary BioIVT on the acquisition of Fidelis Research AD and its subsidiaries in 4 other SE Europe jurisdictions;
• NN – on the sale of its life insurance and pension insurance businesses in Bulgaria – simultaneous sale of the going concern of a foreign insurer’s branch and of a licensed Bulgarian pension insurance company.
• Mondelez on the Bulgarian aspects of the $2 billion acquisition of the Greek group Chipita and on its post-closing integration within the existing Mondelez structures.
• Mondelez on the Bulgarian aspects of its global JV with Dow Egberts in the coffee business. Previously advised Mondelez on several reorganizations of its business structures in Bulgaria, the acquisition of the largest confectionary factory and the largest coffee factory etc.
• Eurobank (Bulgaria) AD in relation to the regulatory permits for the closing of the acquisition of the business of BNP Paribas Personal Finance – Bulgarian branch;
• United Bulgarian Bank Asset Management AM on the first transborder merger of Bulgarian asset management company into a foreign AM company (KBC AM) and the subsequent registration of a branch of KBC AM in Bulgaria;
• Piraeus Bank SA, Greece on the sale of its subsidiary – Piraeus Bank Bulgaria AD to Eurobank Bulgaria AD.
• Piraeus Bank Bulgaria AD on the demerger of Piraeus Real Estates - simultaneous demerger of almost 2000 real estates and other assets and liabilities.
• Eurobank Bulgaria on the merger and integration of the acquired Piraeus Bank Bulgaria AD.
• Sopharma JSC (the largest Bulgarian pharma company) on the acquisition of a large portfolio of prescription an non-prescription drugs in several CIS countries;
• NIS JSC (the largest oil-refinery in Serbia) and NIS Petrol EOOD – on the setting up of their network of gas stations network in Bulgaria and on the acquisition of companies owning gas stations or gas stations;
• Hystead on the acquisition of The Mall – one of the largest shopping centres in Bulgaria.
• National Bank of Greece on the sale of its Bulgarian subsidiary – United Bulgarian Bank – the largest transaction in the Bulgarian financial sector at that time.
• Eurobank Bulgaria on the acquisition of the Bulgarian operations of Alpha Bank – Greece.
• Credit Agricole on the transfer of 100%of the capital of its Bulgarian subsidiary.
• Credit Agricole in relation to the insolvency of a leading Bulgarian banking institution.
• GlobalFoundries on the acquisition of the PDK engineering team of Smartcom Bulgaria AD.
• eMag (the largest online merchant and trade platform on the Balkans) on the restructuring and reorganization of its business in Romania and Bulgaria.
• NOTE AB (publ) in relation to the acquisition of ATM Electronics, a producer of electronic components.
• Yara International on the acquisition and several years later on the sale of its smart agriculture business operations in Bulgaria and Romania.
• Mohawk on the acquisition of majority shareholding in KAI, the largest Bulgarian producer of tiles.

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•  advice to Generali in relation to the acquisition of OZOF Doverie and the post-acquisition absorption of OZOF Doverie going concern.
• advice to the Association of Global Custodians, USA, Société Générale, Clearstream, EDC and other international clients on banking, finance and insurance regulations and cross-border provisions of services.
• advice to Eurobank Bulgaria in relation to a i-MREL Eligible loan facility
• advice to the Single Resolution Board of matters related to SPE matters and resolution powers.
• advice and representation of The Bank of Nova Scotia in relation to a multi-billion multi-jurisdictional multi-purpose facility to Telus International group of companies
• advice and representation before the Bulgarian National Bank of Econt Financial Services, a Bulgarian e-money company, in the process of its licensing, including structuring and drafting of the licensing documentation and application documents
• advice to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the MREL (minimum requirements on own funds and eligible liabilities) transposition of the revised Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD II) in several jurisdictions, including Bulgaria with Clifford Chance.
• advice on the cross-border merger, including on the related regulatory authorizations and implications, of UBB Asset Management AD into KBC Asset Management N.V. together with its international counsel DLA Piper
• advice and representation before the Bulgarian National Bank of Eurobank in relation to the regulatory approval of the acquisition by Eurobank’s Bulgarian subsidiary of the control over Piraeus subsidiary in Bulgaria and in relation to the re-authorization of the acquisition of control of the new Eurobank SA, Greece following De-merger from Eurobank Ergasias SA
• advice and representation before the Bulgarian National Bank of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Canada in relation to the indirect acquisition of qualifying share participation in Eurobank Bulgaria
• advice on the licensing procedures in the area of financial and securities regulatory rules (MiFIDI and MiFIDII, MiFIR, Prospectus Regulations, Transparency Directive and Transparency Regulations, Market Abuse Regulation) as well as PSD2, EMID, UCITS and AIF Directive and related regulations
• acting as local counsel for the National Bank of Greece together with its international counsel Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer on the sale of its direct share participations in United Bulgarian Bank and Interlease, as well as in its indirect holdings in insurance, asset management and other Bulgarian subsidiaries and affiliates
• advising VÖB-Service GmbH on custody matters under Bulgarian law
• advising UniCredit on structured products distribution and securities’ placement in Bulgaria aspects

• advising Credit Suisse Securities on structured products distribution and securities’ placement in Bulgaria aspects

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Financing deals:

•  Advised a Syndicate of Banks: Assisted UniCredit Bulbank, United Bulgarian Bank, Eurobank Bulgaria, and Raiffeisen Bank International on financing the construction and operation of a 160MW photovoltaic power plant in the Maglizh Municipality, Bulgaria, as well as subsequently on the financing of an additional battery energy storage system (BESS) to it
• Advised J.P. Morgan and Lenders: Provided counsel to a syndicate of major international and local banks on financing a subsidiary of Eurohold Bulgaria for the acquisition of CEZ’s electricity distribution business in Bulgaria, including subsequent refinancing and facility increase
• Advised DSK Bank: Advised on the financing of the construction of the 123MW Verilla PV power plant near Dupnitsa, Bulgaria, as well as on its extension to 150 MW and subsequently adding a BESS to it
• Advised OTP Bank Plc (Hungary) and DSK Bank AD (Bulgaria): Assisted in the refinancing of MET Renewables AG (Switzerland) for the acquisition of a 60MW wind park in North East Bulgaria from Eolica Bulgaria
• Advised OTP Bank and DSK Bank: Provided counsel on syndicated financings for the acquisition of a 42MW wind power plant in Bulgaria
• Advising ITower: Assisted in the financing of the construction of the first Marriott Hotel in Sofia by Eurobank o   Advised UniCredit Bulbank and United Bulgarian Bank: Assisted in the financing of Plastchim-T’s acquisition of Manucor S.p.A, Italy
• Advised J.P. Morgan and Wilmington Trust: Advised the Agent and Security Agent in relation to the accession of Alvogen Pharma Trading Europe EOOD as an additional guarantor to loan agreements totalling over €2 billion, financing Zentiva’s acquisition of Alvogen group companies, as well as on subsequent additional financings to the group
• Advised a Syndicate of Banks Led by Česká Spořitelna: Provided guidance on the Bulgarian law aspects of a financing to support KKCG Group and its portfolio company ARICOMA Group International AB in acquiring Musala Soft, a prominent Bulgarian software company, and its subsidiaries, as well as on the subsequent refinancings
• Advising Raiffeisenbank International AG: Provided counsel on the financing of the construction of Sofia Airport Center, a major logistics center near Sofia Airport, and subsequent restructurings of such financing
• Advised Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley: Advised the initial purchasers of EUR 275 million secured notes issued by Standard Profil Automotive GmbH (Germany), a leading supplier of sealing profiles for automotive manufacturers
• Advised BNP Paribas, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, and J.P. Morgan Securities: Assisted with bonds issued by Energo-Pro a.s. and guaranteed by its local subsidiary, Energo-Pro Varna EAD, the electricity distribution company in Northeast Bulgaria
• Advised Vivacom: Assisted the leading Bulgarian telecommunications business in refinancing EUR 400 million senior secured notes

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• Advised CountourGlobal on the transition of their thermal power plant in Bulgaria to renewable energy projects, including on the financing of a standalone battery electricity storage system (BESS), and a separate financing of a combined photovoltaic and BESS project
• Advised OTP Bank Plc (Hungary) and DSK Bank AD (Bulgaria): Assisted in the refinancing of MET Renewables AG (Switzerland) for the acquisition of a 60MW wind park in North East Bulgaria from Eolica Bulgaria
• Advised OTP Bank and DSK Bank: Provided counsel on syndicated financings for the acquisition of a 42MW wind power plant in Bulgaria
• Advised DSK Bank: Advised on the financing of the construction of the 123MW Verilla PV power plant near Dupnitsa, Bulgaria, as well as on its extension to 150 MW and subsequently adding a BESS to it
• Advised a Syndicate of Banks: Assisted UniCredit Bulbank, United Bulgarian Bank, Eurobank Bulgaria, and Raiffeisen Bank International on financing the construction and operation of a 160MW photovoltaic power plant in the Maglizh Municipality, Bulgaria, as well as subsequently on the financing of an additional battery energy storage system (BESS) to it
• Advised UniCredit Bulbank and United Bulgarian Bank: Assisted in the financing of Plastchim-T’s acquisition of Manucor S.p.A, Italy
• Advised J.P. Morgan and Lenders: Provided counsel to a syndicate of major international and local banks on financing a subsidiary of Eurohold Bulgaria for the acquisition of CEZ’s electricity distribution business in Bulgaria, including subsequent refinancing and facility increase
• Advised J.P. Morgan and Wilmington Trust: Advised the Agent and Security Agent in relation to the accession of Alvogen Pharma Trading Europe EOOD as an additional guarantor to loan agreements totaling over €2 billion, financing Zentiva’s acquisition of Alvogen group companies, as well as on subsequent additional financings to the group
• Advised a Syndicate of Banks Led by Česká Spořitelna: Provided guidance on the Bulgarian law aspects of a financing to support KKCG Group and its portfolio company ARICOMA Group International AB in acquiring Musala Soft, a prominent Bulgarian software company, and its subsidiaries, as well as on the subsequent refinancings
• Advised Eurobank S.A. and Alpha Bank S.A.: Assisted with the Bulgarian law aspects of financing Tyrbul, the Bulgarian subsidiary of Hellenic Dairies S.A., in acquiring United Milk Company, a leading Bulgarian dairy producing and marketing various milk products under multiple brand names
• Advised Eurobank S.A. Group: Assisted in the financing of two shopping centers in Bulgaria - Mall Galleria Burgas and Mall Galleria Stara Zagora
• Advising Raiffeisenbank International AG: Provided counsel on the financing of the construction of Sofia Airport Center, a major logistics center near Sofia Airport, and subsequent restructurings of such financing
• Advising ITower: Assisted in the financing of the construction of the first Marriott Hotel in Sofia by Eurobank and Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
• Advising Eurobank Bulgaria, Eurobank Greece and Eurobank Luxembourg: Advised the lenders on the refinancing of the above facility for ITower, as well as on subsequent hedging of the loan
• Advised Barclays Bank and HSBC: Assisted with a loan for a shopping mall in Bulgaria and subsequently on its refinancing by a new lender
• Advised Sofia South Ring Mall EAD: Provided counsel to the borrower, owned by Greek companies Fourlis Group and Danaos Corporation (local franchisees of IKEA), on the financing of the development of Sofia South Ring Mall, one of the largest malls in Sofia
• Advised Eurobank Bulgaria, Eurobank Greece and Eurobank Luxembourg: Advised the lenders on the refinancing of the above facility for Sofia South Ring Mall, as well as subsequently on the hedging of such loan
• Advised Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley: Advised the initial purchasers of EUR 275 million secured notes issued by Standard Profil Automotive GmbH (Germany), a leading supplier of sealing profiles for automotive manufacturers
• Advised the Lead Manager: Provided counsel on a bond issue by Energo-Pro Varna, a holding company of several large energy companies in Bulgaria, including the electricity distribution company in Northeast Bulgaria
• Advised BNP Paribas, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, and J.P. Morgan Securities: Assisted with notes issued by Energo-Pro a.s. and guaranteed by its local subsidiary, Energo-Pro Varna EAD, the electricity distribution company in Northeast Bulgaria
• Advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited: Advised the underwriter of 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
• Advised Vivacom: Assisted the leading Bulgarian telecommunications business in refinancing EUR 400 million senior secured notes
• Advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC: Advised the representative of the initial purchasers of USD 400 million global senior secured notes (a Rule 144A offering) issued by Contour Global Power Holding S.A., with an underlying material subsidiary in Bulgaria, Contour Global Maritsa East 3 AD, one of the three largest thermal power plants in Bulgaria
• Advised EIB on a EUR 30 million financing of Boni Holding (a Bulgarian leader in the production of pork meat products)
• Advised Citibank on a funded copper metal collar financing of Asarel-Medet, the biggest Bulgarian company for open pit mining and processing of copper and other precious metals
• Advised on $300m Guaranteed Notes issued by Energo-Pro a.s. and guaranteed by, amongst others, its Bulgarian Subsidiary Energo-Pro Varna EAD, and issued a legal opinion on Bulgarian law aspects of the transaction.

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M&A deals

• the sale of a special purpose vehicle owning real estates owned by a major bank in Bulgaria
• the sale of one of the largest telecom operators in Albania (One Telecom) to 4iG
• advising a large bank on the sale of a real estate SPV
• a PE fund on an acquisition of a shopping mall in Bulgaria
• on an attempted sale of a hotel in Bulgaria (through a share deal)
• Link Mobility (Norway) on the acquisition of a B2B messaging business in three jurisdictions from Alterco (Bulgaria)
• on the acquisition of one of the largest telecom operators in Albania (Telecom Albania, now One Telecom) from Cosmote Mobile Telecommunications S.A. (itself a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom)
• on the acquisition of the largest Bulgarian telecom company (Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) aka as Vivacom)

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• Advised a syndicate of banks led by Unicredit Bulbank and BNP Paribas on an EUR 100 million financing of the purchase of a leading Bulgarian media group - Nova TV;
• Advised the lead manager of the largest corporate bond issue (EUR 130 million) in Bulgaria with issuer Energo-Pro Varna, the proceeds from which were to be invested in improving the network and quality of services of the company;
• Advised Ideal Standard Vidima on a syndicated EUR 65 million loan provided by DSK Bank and United Bulgarian Bank;
• Advised an international bank in relation to entering into a finance contract with a Bulgarian bank as a borrower, where the obligations of the borrower under the finance contract will be secured over local currency Bulgarian government bonds that are cleared at Clearstream;
• Advised Raiffeisen Bank International AG on two separate programmes for purchase of trade receivables of large groups from sales in several jurisdictions, including Bulgaria;
• Advised the European Investment Bank on an EUR 37,2 million financing of Oliva AD for the construction of a new edible oil processing plant and grain silos in Bulgaria;
• Advised a Luxembourg client on receiving financing amounting to EUR 4,8 million provided by KBC Bank Bulgaria to construct a logistics base in Sofia to be leased to DHL Bulgaria;
• Advised Eurobank S.A. and Alpha Bank S.A., acting directly and through their subsidiaries, on the Bulgarian law aspects of an EUR 103 million financing of the acquisition by Tyrbul, a Bulgarian subsidiary of Hellenic Dairies S.A., of United Milk Company, a leading Bulgarian dairy, which produces and markets a variety of milk products under a number of brand names;
• Advised Eurobank S.A., Eurobank Private Bank Luxembourg S.A. and Eurobank Bulgaria AD on the Bulgarian law aspects of a financing for Galleria Burgas EAD and Galleria Stara Zagora EAD, the owners of shopping malls in Bulgaria;
• Advised Citibank N.A. London Branch on entering into and securing ISDA trades with Asarel-Medet AD, the first, biggest and leading Bulgarian company for open pit mining and processing of copper and other types of ores;
• Advised Eurobank S.A. Greece and Eurobank Cyprus Ltd., Cyprus on the Bulgarian law aspects of providing a senior secured loan facility to the Cyprus companies Kamenitza Navigation Limited, Koznitza Navigation Limited, Sakar Navigation Limited and Murgash Navigation Limited as joint and several borrowers, for the purpose of financing part of the acquisition cost of 4 ships, and guaranteed by the sole owner of the capital of the borrowers, Navigation Maritime Bulgare JSC;
• Advised Eurobank Bulgaria AD, in its capacity of Arranger and Facility Agent, and Eurobank S.A. Greece and Eurobank Private Bank Luxembourg S.A. as lenders, with respect to the Bulgarian law aspects of a refinancing for Sofia South Ring Mall EAD, operating one of the largest shopping malls in Sofia, Bulgaria, as well as in relation to an interest rate hedging for the financing.

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