With an exceptionally strong Commercial/Corporate and M&A practice, once again recognized in Tier 1 of The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 rankings, BOYANOV & Co. maintains a client roster that includes both national and multinational corporations. The firm handles acquisitions of national significance, cross-border deals, as well the Bulgarian legal aspects of complex multijurisdictional transactions. As […]
41% of them are on the list of the “Hall of Fame” and 41% of them are “Leading Associates”. The “Hall of Fame” list is comprised by lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work. In 2025 The Legal 500 […]
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 and Natural Resources; EU and Competition; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Intellectual Property; Real Estate and Construction; TMT, and Transport. The Projects and PPP practice area has achieved a Tier […]
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, […]
The International Bar Association announced that Borislav Boyanov, Managing Partner at BOYANOV & Co., will be moderating the pivotal session titled “Strategies to Combat Margin Squeeze” at the upcoming “Building the Law Firm of The Future in CEE” Conference in Warsaw, Poland on May 15. Borislav Boyanov’s expertise will facilitate engaging discussions among industry leaders, […]
Borislav Boyanov, Managing Partner of BOYANOV & Co. was honored with a plaque of appreciation at the Meet the Founding Members milestone event, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the British-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BBCC). Mr. Boyanov has been recognized for his key role in the establishment and continued success of BBCC and for his dedication […]
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 […]
BOYANOV & Co. was announced as a winner in the Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine Superior Lawyers 2025 campaign in the category of Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year – Bulgaria. The Superior Lawyers 2025 campaign provides its global readership with a comprehensive guide to Advisers and Firms that are noted for demonstrating […]
This presentation was delivered on February 20, 2025, focusing on the country’s evolving screening regime. Mr. Petrov highlighted recent legislative changes and strategic considerations pertinent to foreign investors. He focused on FDI and foreign investor definition; scope and screening thresholds (which investments are subject to notification and clearance) and screening procedure (notification, suspension, deadlines and […]
BOYANOV & Co. has been shortlisted for the prestigious IFLR1000 Europe 2025 Awards in the category of National Law Firm of the Year. The IFLR1000 Awards celebrate the most innovative and impactful law firms and legal professionals across the region, recognizing achievements in complex transactions, regulatory matters, and market-leading advisory work. BOYANOV & Co.’s nomination […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sopharma AD, Bulgaria’s leading pharmaceutical company, initiated an acquisition of a substantial portfolio comprising consumer healthcare and prescription products. At the end of November 2024, Sopharma announced the completion of the due diligence procedures, marking the conclusion of the first stage of the acquisition. At this juncture, an amount of EUR 40 million was disbursed. The subsequent […]
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 […]
BOYANOV & Co. proudly announced the successful completion of the “Life-Cycle of the Start-Ups: Challenges” international conference held in Sofia, Bulgaria on 7 November 2024. This landmark event brought together startup founders, venture capitalists, legal experts, and industry leaders from Europe to discuss the critical challenges and growth opportunities startups face at each life-cycle stage. […]
BOYANOV & Co. is proud to announce its outstanding achievements in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings. The firm has received three prestigious rankings, recognised as Tier 1 for Banking & Finance, M&A, and Project Development, solidifying its position as a leader in the Bulgarian legal market. Based on transactional evidence and client feedback, the rankings identify […]
Partner Peter Petrov and associate Adriana Bakalova have authored the Bulgaria chapter in the 2025 edition of Lexology Getting The Deal Through on Merger Control. Lexology Getting The Deal Through provides international expert analysis in key law, practice, and regulation areas for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and company directors and officers. In its eighteenth […]
On 4 October 2024, the biggest Bulgarian pharma company Sopharma AD (SFA: Bulgarian Stock Exchange, SPH: Warsaw Stock Exchange) initiated a transaction to acquire a large pharmaceutical product portfolio, consisting of both CHC and prescription products. The acquisition covers 68 marketing authorizations with 14 well-known brands in 10 of the traditional markets of Sopharma. The […]
Адвокатско дружество “Боянов & Ко.”, в сътрудничество с Европейската инвестиционна банка, организират международна конференция, посветена на ключовите предизвикателства, с които се сблъскват стартъпите по време на своя жизнен цикъл. Събитието ще събере предприемачи, инвеститори, финансови и правни експерти и ще се проведе на 7 ноември 2024 г. в хотел „Хилтън“ в София от 9 ч. […]