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Boyanov & Co.

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Bulgaria

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BOYANOV & Co.’s Banking & Finance Practice stands as a beacon of legal excellence in the financial sector, with 35 years of unparalleled service. BOYANOV & Co.’s key highlights in this practice include:

Extensive Experience: Spearheading finance transactions, its practice covers everything from bilateral bank loans to complex syndicated loans and bond issues. BOYANOV & Co. has advised on 80% of all banking sector M&A deals in Bulgaria, showcasing its depth of expertise and market leadership. The firm is well familiar with English law finance documents (the LMA templates, in particular) as a result of its broad experience of working alongside international law firms on financial deals.

Legislative Advocacy: BOYANOV & Co. is committed to enhancing the syndicated financing framework among local banks. Its efforts include: advocating for legislative amendments and developing local LMA-based templates for syndicated loans.

Innovation in Fintech and Crypto: BOYANOV & Co. is at the forefront of advising leading companies in FinTech and crypto sectors, including Payhawk, Bulgaria’s first unicorn. This demonstrates its adaptability and expertise in emerging financial technologies.

Expert Team: BOYANOV & Co.’s core team consists of seasoned professionals, each with over 20 years of experience in banking and finance transactions.

Clients (19)

  • European Investment Fund
  • Raiffeisen Bank International AG (Austria)
  • International Investment Bank
  • JP Morgan
  • AerCap
  • AWAS
  • CIT Group Inc.
  • Apollo Aviation
  • National Bank of Greece
  • Eurobank
  • Carlyle
  • Citibank
  • Credit Suisse
  • Deutsche Bank
  • European Investment Bank
  • Mezzanine Management
  • Societe Generale
  • UniCredit Bulbank
  • UBS

Industries (23)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Banking & Finance - Bulgaria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Boyanov & Co. has an acclaimed practice advising financial institutions on banking regulatory matters, refinancings, restructurings and various types of financing. The team has considerable experience in financing transactions relating to large real estate portfolios and development projects and is also well placed to handle acquisition financing in a range of sectors including maritime, manufacturing and software. The firm is additionally able to handle multi-jurisdictional work through its involvement in the SEE Legal network.

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Strengths

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  • Boyanov &Co consistently provides exceptional service that fully meets our business needs. It is distinguished by its tailor-made approach to complex legal challenges.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • The team stands out for its excellent knowledge of both local and international markets.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Damian Simeonov
    Damian Simeonov

    Damian Simeonov

    Damian Simeonov has a broad practice handling the full suite of banking and finance work, including syndicated lending, acquisition finance and note issuances. He acts for a long list of major domestic and international banks.

    • Damian Simeonov demonstrates exceptional expertise in the field.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • He has a deep understanding of the law and advises on highlighted risks in a very commercial manner.

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  • Georgi Drenski
    Georgi Drenski

    Georgi Drenski

    Georgi Drenski assists clients on a variety of domestic and cross-border matters in banking and finance, including financing, acquisition finance and security agreements as well as banking regulatory matters.

    • Georgi Drenski is extremely detail-oriented.

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  • Ralitsa Nedkova
    Ralitsa Nedkova

    Ralitsa Nedkova

    Ralitsa Nedkova has experience in handling a variety of banking and finance matters mainly related to financing, acquisition finance and refinancing.

    • Ralitsa Nedkova is very experienced.

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