Recognition

‘Alexander Chatalbashev stands out as a lawyer with considerable experience in the field of energy and natural resources. Chatalbashev is responsive, thorough and reliable.’ Energy and Natural Resources, Rank Hall of Fame, The Legal 500 2025
‘The Boyanov team is resourceful, reliable and effective, with good knowledge and experience in energy and natural resources law.’ Energy and Natural Resources, Rank 1, The Legal 500 2025
‘A great team of professional people specialised in their area of work.’ Energy and Natural Resources, Rank 1, The Legal 500 2025
‘They have very rich experience in their specific fields.’ Energy and Natural Resources, Rank 1, The Legal 500 2025
"Alexander Chatalbashev is commercially strong, responsive and good to work with." ." Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2025
"He offers unmatched energy legislation know-how." Alexander Chatalbashev, Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2024
"Alexander provided outstanding service throughout and came up with pragmatic solutions to complex issues." Alexander Chatalbashev, Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2024
"They are quick to provide legal opinions on any complex ad hoc matters, and they have excellent industry knowledge." Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2024
"The team are experienced and have a profound knowledge of the energy market in Bulgaria." Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2024
"''He is a good specialist in energy law with profound knowledge.''" Alexander Chatalbashev, Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2023
"''They have experts with very great experience in the practice.''" Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2023
"''Their advice is very precise and valuable.''" Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2023
One client praises the team's knowledge of the market, stating: "They are always up to date on legislation," and adding: "It's an incredibly engaged team with professionalism in all areas of work." Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2022
Another client reports: "The team is very proactive at spotting issues before they arise and providing solutions." Energy, Band 2, Chambers Europe 2022
"Alexander combines excellent academic knowledge, real-life practice, and a client-oriented approach." - Alexander Chatalbashev, Highly Regarded, IFLR1000 2022
“The firm's lawyers are competent in many business areas.  They clearly are business oriented and understand the client's needs. Very efficient in respect of the deadlines.” - Project Development, IFLR1000 2022

"Alexander combines excellent academic knowledge, real-life practice, and a client-oriented approach. A great specialist in energy." Alexander Chatalbashev, Highly Regarded, IFLR1000 2021

“He definitely knows his stuff. Very responsive and provides detailed answers. Excellent command of English” Alexander Chatalbashev, Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, and Banking, IFLR1000 2020
Alexander Chatalbashev – Highly Regarded in Energy and infrastructure, Project development, Banking IFLR1000 2020
They are very good at giving definite solutions, it makes things easier. It's their biggest advantage," a client says. Another praises the team's attention to detail and focus, saying the advice is "easy to understand" and the lawyers "really get what is important."
Energy, Chambers Europe 2020
Throughout the years Boyanov & Co.’s commitment to excellence has been recognized by virtually all international publications, reviewing the legal market in Bulgaria. Since 2000, Chambers has invariably ranked Boyanov & Co., in the first tier as one of the leading law firms in Corporate law in Bulgaria. Ever since installing specific rankings in these fields Chambers Europe positioned Boyanov & Co. at the first tier in Competition/Antitrust, Employment, General Business Law, Real Estate, Banking and Finance, citing accolades by clients and piers alike. Boyanov & Co. was declared M&A Law Firm of the Year for Bulgaria in the 2009 edition of the ACQ Finance Magazine Law Awards. Guided by the poll's results the editors of ACQ have selected those firms which had the greatest impact on the industry in 2008 / 2009. Since 2002 the firm has consistently received recognition from IFLR 1000, being placed in Band 1 in a variety of practice fields, including Banking and Capital Markets as well as in the Mergers and Acquisitions. The guide commends the firm for being “one of Bulgarian’s most renowned banking and finance advisers with a strong portfolio of local and international clients” and also recommends it for “its solid M&A work”. For 2009 the firm occupies the top position of the reviewers’ ranking in the area of Finance and Corporate, quoting client opinions of the firm “being one of the best in the Bulgarian legal market”. The Legal 500 already in 1996 recognized Boyanov & Co. as one of the leading law firms in the market. The firm received from the Legal 500 highest rankings for 2004 and for 2006-2009 in Banking and Finance, Capital Markets as well as in Corporate and M&A. Boyanov & Co. has also been recognized as a leader in the areas of Project Finance and Construction and also in the sector of IP, IT, Telecoms and Media. Boyanov & Co. keeps its leading position also in 2009, according to Legal 500’s research, also in EU and Competition as well as TMT. A number of professionals of the firm have been recognized by The European Legal Experts guide as being highly recommended in their particular areas of practice. The leading position of the firm in the areas of Banking and Finance and in Corporate/M&A for 2006 – 2009 has also been recognized by the PLC Which Lawyer directory where the firm is classified as “leading” and “highly recommended” in each of these fields. For 2008-2009 Boyanov & Co. is not only a leader in the Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A areas, but also in the Competition/Anti-trust and Real Estate sectors.