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Boyanov & Co.

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Bulgaria

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Boyanov & Co.

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  • Participated in all major M&A deals and greenfield projects in Bulgaria since 1990, including the largest private M&A deals, the largest privatisation deals, etc. In 2016-2019 the firm participated in the largest and most complicated deals – the sale of United Bulgarian Bank (the largest deal in the Bulgarian banking sector ever), the sale of the ongoing concern of Alpha Bank to Eurobank Bulgaria (the first-ever deal of that type in Bulgaria), the acquisition of The Mall – one of the largest shopping centres in Bulgaria, the sale of Piraeus Bank Bulgaria (one of the most complex banking deals ever), etc.
  • Very strong knowledge of various industry sectors – banking, energy, FMCG, TMT, construction and real estate, public procurement, underground resources, insurance, etc.
  • Participated in the privatisation of whole sectors of the Bulgarian industry – the banking, electricity distribution, cement, beer, and tobacco sectors, etc.;
  • Clients’ list called “the who is who in the Bulgarian economy”;
  • Capable of handling large projects under severe time constraints – e.g. a full legal due diligence report of the former tobacco monopolist Bulgartabac based on 600,000 pages within a month;
  • Building long-lasting relationships of trust and loyalty – working for Philip Morris since 1990, Ideal Standard – 1992, Kraft Foods/Mondelez - 1993, Sony - 1994, etc.
  • On the panel of several multinational companies and international financial institutions.

Clients (26)

  • AerCap
  • Amazon
  • AWAS
  • Enersys
  • Ferrero
  • Hilton
  • Inditex
  • Jacobs Douwe Egberts
  • Microsoft Corp
  • Mondelez International
  • National Bank of Greece
  • Pernod Ricard
  • Philip Morris
  • Samsung Electronics
  • State General Reserve Fund of Oman
  • Trelleborg AB
  • UniCredit
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • CVCI
  • Eurobank Greece
  • Molson Coors
  • Piraeus Bank
  • Schreiber Foods
  • Sony
  • The European Investment Fund
  • Wizz Air

Industries (20)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers

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Corporate/Commercial - Bulgaria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Boyanov & Co. is well-regarded for advising on high-profile cross-border M&A transactions. The law firm advises buyers and sellers across various sectors, including financial services, energy and real estate. The team acts on a wide range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, due diligence and sales. Additionally, Boyanov & Co. also assists clients with regulatory matters and due diligence.

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Work Highlights

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  • Boyanov & Co. advised NewMed Energy Balka on the acquisition from OMV Offshore Bulgaria, of a 50% interest in the oil and gas exploration permit for the 1-21 Khan Asparuh Block.

Strengths

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  • Boyanov & Co. is very open and straightforward to work with.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • The law firms provides consistent and reliable consultancy.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Boyanov & Co. is very fast and agile. The lawyers really go into the details and provide practical advice.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Borislav T Boyanov
    Borislav T Boyanov

    Borislav T Boyanov

    Borislav Boyanov assists clients with corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, foreign investments and privatisations.

    • Borislav is a great partner and is very collaborative.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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  • Yordan Naydenov
    Yordan Naydenov

    Yordan Naydenov

    Yordan Naydenov is highly regarded for his expertise in variety of matters, including M&A and market entry and exit strategies. He regularly advises clients on acquisitions and sale as well as due diligence processes. He is popular with clients from a range of sectors, including financial services, TMT, energy and real estate.

    • He is very reasonable and practical.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Yordan is an excellent and reliable lawyer.

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Bulgaria

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