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Obligatory Mediation in Civil and Commercial Court Proceedings

Under the current legislation, mediation as an alternative method of dispute resolution is voluntary. The amendments adopted in the State Gazette, No. 11 of 2023, which enter into force on 1 July 2024, introduced two categories of obligatory mediation in civil and commercial court proceedings: Obligatory court mediation in cases explicitly listed in the Civil […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Advised Eurobank Bulgaria on the Acquisition of BNP Paribas Personal Finance – Bulgaria branch

BOYANOV & Co. advised Eurobank (Bulgaria) – the fourth-largest banking institution in the country based on assets, on the acquisition of BNP Paribas Personal Finance – Bulgarian branch, the Bulgarian business establishment of the French BNP Paribas Group. BOYANOV & Co. provided crucial support in obtaining concentration clearance from the Bulgarian Commission for Protection of the […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Authors the Chambers & Partners’ M&A 2023 Guide for Bulgaria

In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions, staying up to date with the latest trends and developments is crucial for businesses and legal practitioners alike. Chambers & Partners, one of the most esteemed legal directories, has recently released its M&A 2023 Guide. We are proud to announce that BOYANOV & Co. has played a […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Team Members were Special Guests at the Opening of the Spectacular New Showroom of Silver Star Group

BOYANOV & Co. team was among the special guests at the opening of the spectacular new showroom of Silver Star Group in Sofia. Silver Star is the official distributor of Mercedes Benz and Daimler Trucks in Bulgaria and is a long-standing client of our firm. We have provided full legal support and assistance to the […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Wins Two CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year 2022 Awards

BOYANOV & Co. advised on two of the deals that won Deal of the Year 2022 by CEE Legal Matters for Albania and Bulgaria. This further validates its position as one of the top law firms in the region. The two deals that BOYANOV & Co. advised on are the acquisition of One Telecommunications by […]

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The New World of Foreign Direct Investment

BOYANOV & Co. senior associate Trayan Targov is the expert author for Bulgaria in the latest comparative guide of The Global Legal Post: The New World of Foreign Direct Investment The guide explores how Bulgaria and other key jurisdictions are responding to the erosion of globalization and offer practical advice and guidance on what foreign […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Top-Ranked in The Legal 500 EMEA 2023

BOYANOV & Co. continues to demonstrate tremendous expertise and be a market front-runner in Bulgaria according to the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA. The firm received the highest Tier 1 ranking in 10 practice areas out of 11: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Commercial, corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural Resources, EU and Competition, Healthcare and […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Advises Banks on Financing of Hellenic Dairies Group’s Acquisition of United Milk Company

BOYANOV & Co. advised Eurobank S.A. and Alpha Bank S.A., acting directly and through their subsidiaries, on the Bulgarian law aspects of financing the acquisition by Tyrbul, the 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 […]

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BOYANOV & Co. is a Top Trademark Firm in 2023 Rankings of the IP Stars

For the sixth consecutive year, BOYANOV & Co. has been ranked the highest Tier 1 for leading trademark firms in the 2023 listings of IP Stars–  one of the most reputable legal directories for IP practitioners IP Stars rankings are based on information sourced through interviews and online surveys by independent research analysts from firms, […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Top-ranked in Chambers Europe 2023

BOYANOV & Co. is once again ranked in the highest Band 1 in Banking & Finance, Competition/Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Employment, and Real Estate by the most prestigious legal research guide Chambers and Partners. These rankings reconfirm the firm’s excellence in its services and stable position as the Bulgarian legal champion. A client recognizes our firm […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Has Advised on 2022 Deals Shortlisted for Albania, Bulgaria and North Macedonia by the CEE Legal Matters

BOYANOV & Co. has advised on all deals shortlisted for the CEE Legal Matters 2022 Deal of the Year for Bulgaria, as well as on one deal shortlisted for Albania and one deal shortlisted for both Bulgaria and North Macedonia, namely: KKCG and Aricoma Group International Acquisition of Musala Soft (shortlisted for both Bulgaria and […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Shortlisted for Two IFLR Europe Awards 2023

BOYANOV & Co. has been shortlisted for two IFLR Europe 2023 awards: Firm of the Year in Bulgaria Deal of the Year: M&A (Mondelez/Chipita) The IFLR Europe Awards celebrate the most legally innovative cross-border deals from the region in 2022 and the teams and individuals behind them.

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CEE Deals of the Year Awards Country Selection Committee Participation

Our Managing partner Borislav Boyanov has been asked to join the Country Selection Committee for the 2022 CEE Deals of the Year Awards — the most prestigious peer-selected awards for the legal industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The CEE Deal of the Year Awards have been granted since 2017 by CEE Legal Matters — […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Receives Gold Rankings in the IP-specialised WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professional

For the ninth consecutive year, BOYANOV & Co. receives the Gold ranking in The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2023 Guide, published by World Trademark Review 1000, acknowledging the firm’s ability to secure the most high-profile, big-ticket work from the most prestigious of clients. WTR’s research revealed that clients and peers recognise BOYANOV & Co. as […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Contributes to the Bulgarian Chapter on Lexology Getting The Deal Through: Fintech

Partners Damian Simeonov, Nikolay Zisov, and Stela Sabeva, senior counsel Svetlina Kortenska, and senior associate Georgi Drenski have authored the Bulgaria chapter in the 2023 edition of Lexology Getting The Deal Through on Fintech. Lexology Getting The Deal Through provides international expert analysis in key areas of law, practice, and regulation for corporate counsel, cross-border […]

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Borislav Boyanov Attended AmCham Bulgaria Thanksgiving Charity

Our Managing Partner and former President of AmCham Bulgaria Borislav Boyanov attended the traditional Thanksgiving Charity Dinner organized by the Chamber. It was an event that brought together AmCham Members, Friends, Partners and many others for a fun-filled evening in the spirit of the American Thanksgiving Holiday.

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BOYANOV & Co. Contributes to the Bulgarian Chapter on The Foreign Investment Regulation Review 2022

This tenth edition of The Foreign Investment Regulation Review, published in October 2022, provides a comprehensive guide to regulations, policies, and practices governing foreign investment in 20 key international jurisdictions, including Bulgaria. It includes contributions from leading experts around the world and some of the most widely recognised law firms in their respective jurisdictions. The […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Obtained the Status of Advisor at the SME Growth Market BEAM

BOYANOV & Co. is pleased to announce that it obtained the status of Advisor at the SME Growth Market BEAM organised by the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. Our role will be to support the issuers during their listing process and subsequently in their life as traded companies at BEAM. We are happy to join efforts with […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Authors the Bulgarian Chapter on Тhe Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2022: TMT

BOYANOV & Co.’s partner Nikolay Zisov, together with Ralitsa Nedkova (principal associate), Deyan Terziev (senior associate), and Teodora Peycheva (junior associate) has authored the Bulgarian chapter on Тhe Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2022: TMT. The guide provides an overview of TMT laws and regulations applicable in Bulgaria. The Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guides are […]

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Academy for Partners New Season

BOYANOV & Co. is pleased to announce the beginning of the fifth year of Academy for Partners. During our first meeting, we discussed one of the hottest topics – What is important in the energy sector, with Mr. Ivan Hinovski, Chairman of the Bulgarian Energy and Mining Forum, and one of the best energy experts […]