Department profile
Boyanov & Co.

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Bulgaria


Boyanov & Co.

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BOYANOV & Co.’s Employment Department is distinguished for the following:

1.       Participated in all major M&A deals and greenfield projects since 1990, all of which had a material employment element. Many of these cases required a pioneering approach – to find legal solutions and propose structures for which there were no precedents in Bulgaria (e.g. the first offerings of incentive plans to Bulgarian employees).

2.       Very strong knowledge of all specific employment law sectors and of the practice of all state authorities in these sectors (labour inspection authorities, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Agency of Employment, etc.) – employment in the context of a transfer of undertakings, disciplinary procedures, employment and relocation of expats, work permits and visas, posting, remuneration and benefit plans, personal data protection, anti-discrimination regulations, elections of representatives in Special Negotiation Bodies and European Works Councils, collective bargaining, collective redundancies, collective disputes, etc.;

3.       Provides inter-disciplinary advice taking into consideration all possible effects of the employment structure, including tax, social and health security, and reputation effects;

4.       Building long-lasting relationships;

5.       Assistance in emergency situations (such as in cases of accidents), when a decision has to be taken immediately by the management of the clients.

Clients (19)

  • Mondelez Bulgaria Holding AD -former Kraft Foods Bulgaria AD
  • Ideal Standard Vidima AD
  • Cisco Systems Bulgaria EOOD
  • Philip Morris Bulgaria EOOD
  • Metro Cash & Carry Bulgaria
  • Vayant Bulgaria EOOD
  • Coca-Cola Bulgaria EOOD
  • Google
  • Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech EAD
  • Dundee Precious Metals Krumovgrad EAD
  • Amaya Services Group
  • CoreLogic
  • Circles Bulgaria
  • Wizz Air
  • Sutherland Global Services
  • Molson Coors
  • Enersys
  • Synchronoss Technologies (Bulgaria) Limited
  • Euromoney Bulgaria EOOD

Industries (14)

  • Banks
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Construction & Materials
  • Sports
  • Transportation

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Employment - Bulgaria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Boyanov & Co. has a strong employment team able to provide comprehensive day-to-day support as well as specialist employment counsel. The firm advises on dismissals and transfers of employment, often within the context of M&A transactions or the closure of Bulgarian subsidiaries. The team also frequently represents employers in employment-related litigation, including discrimination claims. Its client base is formed primarily of international clients, spanning industries such as technology and food and beverages.

Strengths

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  • Boyanov & Co has an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and market in Bulgaria.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team is extremely knowledgeable and innovative, and is very responsive, flexible and insightful.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Radoslav Alexandrov
    Band 3Radoslav Alexandrov

    Radoslav Alexandrov

    Radoslav Alexandrov heads the firm's practice. He advises on a variety of labour and employment law mandates, including representing employers in regulatory audits and employment disputes, such as discrimination claims and data protection issues.

    • Radoslav Alexandrov is a magnificent professional, with in-depth knowledge of labour law, who approaches consultations in line with the strategic significance that each action has for his clients.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Radoslav always provides the highest level of service and professional advice.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 3Violeta Kirova
    Band 3Violeta Kirova

    Violeta Kirova

    Violeta Kirova regularly assists clients with a variety of employment law matters, including day-to-day assistance as well as terminations and setting up employment operations in Bulgaria. Additionally, she is well placed to represent clients in employment disputes.

    • She is very knowledgeable and shares practical advice.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Violeta is a highly-skilled professional in employment matters and a valuable partner in solving complicated matters.

      Employment respondentEurope

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