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BOYANOV & Co.’s 13 Lawyers Ranked in Chambers Europe 2025

Managing partner Borislav Boyanov is recognized again as a Senior Statesperson due to his vast knowledge and significant experience. Partner Peter Petrov is distinguished as the sole Star Individual lawyer in Bulgaria. “He is the best competition lawyer in the market, with very deep and sophisticated knowledge”. Damian Simeonov (Band 1 Banking and Finance) is “an excellent negotiator, pragmatic, […]

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BOYANOV & Co. writes Bulgarian Chapter for Legal 500 Fintech Comparative Guide

Legal 500 just published Fintech Comparative Guide where the chapter for Bulgaria is prepared by our team of experts, including Nikolay Zisov, Partner; Svetlina Kortenska, Senior Counsel, Stela Sabeva, Partner and Teodora Peycheva, Associate. The main aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of […]

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Two from BOYANOV & Co.’s IP team shortlisted for Managing IP Awards 2025

Stela Sabeva, Partner, has been shortlisted for Practitioner of the Year, recognizing her outstanding expertise and contributions to the field of IP law. Zhivka Amudzheva has been shortlisted for Rising Star of the Year. Being shortlisted for these prestigious awards reflects BOYANOV & Co.’s ongoing commitment to providing top-tier intellectual property services. This recognition comes […]

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BOYANOV & Co. continues to share its in-depth knowledge and expertise on FDI regulations in Bulgaria.

BOYANOV & Co. is pleased to announce that Peter Petrov, Partner at the firm, will be a featured speaker at the 9th British-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) Tax and Regulatory Update, scheduled for 20 February 2025. Mr. Petrov will provide insights on foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations and the country’s evolving screening regime, highlighting the […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Facilitates Successful Acquisition of United Health Insurance Fund Doverie by Generali CEE

BOYANOV & Co. is proud to announce the successful closing of the acquisition of United Health Insurance Fund Doverie by Generali CEE Holding, which took place on February 11, 2025. Generali’s acquisition of Doverie is expected to bring substantial benefits to policyholders, including enhanced service offerings and broader access to healthcare services. This move aligns […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Is Navigating the Complexities of Defense & Security Procurement in Bulgaria

Military industry stakeholders already have a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of defense & security procurement in Bulgaria. BOYANOV & Co. has made a significant contribution to the latest edition of Lexology’s Panoramic: Defense & Security Procurement in Bulgaria. Authored by experts Nikolay Zisov, Partner and Mihail Vishanin, Counsel, the publication provides an in-depth […]

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The “Right of Free Movement” in the Light of EU Cross-border Transformation

The Bulgarian Parliament has recently adopted an Act to amend and supplement the Bulgarian Commercial Act[1] implementing the requirements of Directive (EU) 2019/2121 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 amending Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions. I. INTRODUCTION OF CROSS-BORDER DIVISIONS 1.        […]

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Chambers & Partners: Technology M&A 2025 Guide

Chambers and Partners’s “Technology M&A 2025” guide examines important trends and legal frameworks across various jurisdictions, emphasizing the swift adoption of AI, increasing demands for digital infrastructure, venture capital financing, and regulatory issues. It showcases the growing significance of AI as a valuable asset, the notable rise in investment, and the changing landscape of mergers and acquisitions […]

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Doing Business in Bulgaria 2024

The Chambers Doing Business In… Guide 2024 is an essential resource for professionals and businesses looking for insights into the legal and regulatory environments of key global markets. This comprehensive guide offers expert commentary and analysis on the business landscape, including important information on investment opportunities, corporate structures, compliance, and sector-specific considerations. Designed to help companies […]

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Key Takeaways of the International Conference “Life-Cycle of Start-Ups: Challenges”

On 7 November 2024, BOYANOV & Co. with the support of the European Investment Bank organised the international conference “Life-Cycle Challenges of the Start-Ups”. The event focused on navigating the landscape of the Bulgarian start-up ecosystem through its major challenges in 2025; government programs, grants, and EU funds for financing start-ups in 2025; and broadening […]

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

BOYANOV & Co.’s partners Damian Simeonov, Nikolay Zisov, and Stela Sabeva, senior lawyers Svetlina Kortenska, and Georgi Drenski have authored the Bulgaria chapter in the 2025 edition of Lexology Getting The Deal Through on Fintech. The chapter provides expert insights on various topics, including the latest fintech innovations in Bulgaria, government and regulatory support, cross-border […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Represents Generali in the Acquisition of United Health Insurance Fund Doverie

BOYANOV & Co. is pleased to announce that it has successfully represented Generali CEE Holding in acquiring United Health Insurance Fund Doverie, one of Bulgaria’s largest health insurance providers. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Generali’s expansion within the Bulgarian market. The deal, announced on 1 August 2024, underscores Generali’s commitment to enhancing […]

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The Supreme Administrative Court has Ruled: Failure to Declare Is No Reason to Pay Default Interest on Correctly Accrued And Timely Paid Advance Corporate Income Tax Instalments

Author: Meglena Konstantinova, Senior Associate The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) ordered the National Revenue Agency (NRA) to repay default interest charged on precisely defined and fully paid advance corporate income tax instalments that were not declared. The court, in a final decision dated 21 March 2024, ruled that a company’s appeal against an act of […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Advised Synechron on the Acquisition of Dreamix

Synechron, Inc., a leading global digital transformation consulting company focused on financial services and technology organizations, announced its acquisition of Dreamix, founded in 2006, in Sofia, Bulgaria (press release available). As a bespoke end-to-end software engineering and digital product/application development company, Dreamix caters to the customised needs of an array of globally renowned enterprise clients across key […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Achieves Top Rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

BOYANOV & Co. has again proven its exceptional expertise and leadership in the Bulgarian market, as highlighted in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA. The firm has been awarded the prestigious Tier 1 ranking in 10 out of 11 practice areas: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets; Commercial, Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Energy […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Continues its Series of Advising on the Construction of Large Photovoltaic Power Plants in Bulgaria

This time we advised a syndicate of UniCredit Bulbank, United Bulgarian Bank, Eurobank Bulgaria, and Raiffeisen Bank International on the financing of the construction and operation of a 160 MW photovoltaic power plant in Bulgaria (in the Maglizh Municipality). The PV park is developed by Belozem Solar Park 2 OOD, which S Solar and Syzygy […]

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Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regime is Introduced in Bulgaria

1. What’s new? On February 22, 2024, Bulgaria, previously one of the few remaining EU countries without foreign direct investment (FDI) controls, introduced a new FDI screening regime in accordance with the EU FDI Screening Regulation 2019/452 (the “EU FDI Screening Regulation”). The Act to Amend and Supplement the Investment Promotion Act (the “FDI Screening […]

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Working with the Unified Portal for e-Justice: Improvements and Practical Issues

This article is available in Bulgarian here.  Three years after its launch[1], e-Justice in Bulgaria is still under construction and improvement and has not yet reached its final form. At the end of March 2023, the unified platform of e-Justice – the optimised Unified Portal for e-Justice (UPEJ) – started working. Prior to that, the […]

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BOYANOV & Co. Attains Top Tier Positions in IFLR1000’s Bulgaria Rankings for 2023

BOYANOV & Co. has been duly acknowledged in IFLR1000’s rankings for financial and corporate law in Bulgaria. This recognition stands as a testament to the firm’s commitment, profound legal acumen, and its consistent prowess in delivering superior legal services. A total of 10 lawyers were highlighted by the 2023 edition of IFLR1000: the Managing Partner, Borislav […]

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Formation of Three Seas Legal Alliance

In recognition of the progress that is being made with the Three Seas Initiative, on the occasion of its Annual General Meeting in Bucharest on 6/7 September 2023 we are pleased to announce that a group of leading law firms from each country in the Initiative have come together to provide legal support to the […]