Competition

'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.' - EU and Competition, The Legal 500 2022
“They provided excellent services, with around the clock availability.” M&A, IFLR1000 2020
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.
Star Individual, Competition & Antitrust, Chambers Europe 2020
Yordan Naydenov enjoys a robust reputation in the market. He handles complex corporate and M&A mandates as well as restructuring matters, often advising international investors and financial institutions.
Band 1, Corporate/ Commercial, Chambers Global 2020
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." 
Chambers Europe 2018
"We highly appreciate that the legal advice given is timely, in-depth and analytical," says one impressed interviewee. Further sources report that the lawyers "have a wide view on the matters and a lot of experience."
Chambers Europe 2018
“The lawyers have in-depth knowledge which was very useful, especially in very complex situations.”
Chambers Europe 2016
“A brilliant team that has been dedicated to competition work for many years, with a great track record. Offers hugely developed strategic thinking on truly complicated cases.”
Chambers Europe
"The ‘first-rate’ Peter Petrov heads Boyanov & Co’s ‘quick and effective’ team."
Legal 500
"This top-tier practice is valued for its “ability to handle the most complex mandates”."  
Chambers Europe
"Boyanov & Co’s comprehensive competition practice matches “the best of the best”."
Legal 500
"Clients speak of the “excellent services provided by the firm”. One client added: “I was very impressed – the lawyers are switched on and understand EU legislation.”"  
Chambers Europe
"This is undoubtedly the foremost practice around," agree sources about this major market player. "It's without question the best team to engage in Bulgaria.". The Firm stands alone as the only Band 1 law firm in Bulgaria.  
Chambers Europe
“Borislav Boyanov & Co’s market-leading team provides the full spectrum of competition law expertise, from merger control issues to state aid and unfair competition matters. Given its corporate transactional prowess, the team is able to provide a true one-stop-shop service to corporates engaged in significant mergers.”  
Legal 500
PLC Which Lawyer names Borislav Boyanov & Co. “Highly recommended” in Competition/Anti-trust  
PLC Which Lawyer
Chambers Europe ranks Borislav Boyanov & Co. Band 1 in Competition/Antitrust.  
Chambers Europe
“The firm has a strong focus on merger control and clearances, but is also highly skilled in unfair competition, antitrust and state aid cases.”  
Chambers Europe
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.