Department profile
Boyanov & Co.

TMT

Europe Guide 2026 : Bulgaria


Boyanov & Co.

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About

Provided by Boyanov & Co.

BOYANOV & Co. has been a key player in Bulgaria‘s TMT sector for nearly 30 years, starting with the very first privatisation attempts of the incumbent operator (Bulgarian Telecommunications Company) and the establishment of the first-ever private TV station in Bulgaria (bTV). The firm provides legal advise to prominent global companies like Vodafone, KPN, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, Eutelsat, Inmarsat, Fox TV, News Corp., Viber, Spotify, Storytel, Warner Bros., Cisco, Samsung, Lenovo, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Verizon  and Apple.

The Telecoms practice covers connectivity, fiber arrangements, data centers, tower infrastructure and related servicing and outsourcing arrangements.

In the Media sector, we support clients across television (e.g. Nova TV), private radio stations, film production and digital publishing. 

The Tech sector focus includes fintech, data protection, IT contracts, IP issues and e-commerce regulation, with expertise in cybersecurity and AI. The firm is also providing advice on the legal aspects of cyber incidents - incident response, reporting obligations and investigations and claims.

The TMT group engages with local startup and venture capital funds initiatives, providing strategic and commercially oriented guidance.

BOYANOV & Co.’s TMT team is highly respected, collaborating with leading global law firms to provide comprehensive legal solutions combining local knowledge with a global perspective.

Clients (16)

  • Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (Vivacom)
  • Telefonica International Wholesale Services II S.L.U
  • Apple/iTunes
  • Cisco
  • Inmarsat
  • Microsoft Bulgaria
  • Samsung
  • Post acht Beteiligungs GmbH (Austrian Post)
  • The European Commission
  • Comverse
  • Lenovo International
  • Software Group - BG
  • Johnson Controls Inc.
  • Kapsch Group
  • Xura
  • Verizon Communications Inc.

Industries (4)

  • Media
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications, incl. telecommunications solutions for rail and urban public transport operators, carrier networks, etc.

Chambers Review

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TMT - Bulgaria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The team at Boyanov & Co. advises a number of international clients in the media and telecoms sectors and their subsidiaries on compliance and regulatory issues. The law firm has experience assisting clients with data protection and joint ventures. The firm also handles transactions in the TMT sector.

Strengths

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  • Boyanov & Co. is very responsive and fast in responding to our queries. It is very reliable and always takes a positive approach.

    TMT respondentEurope
  • The TMT team has consistently been able to support with complex and high stakes issues.

    TMT respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Nikolay Zisov
    Band 3Nikolay Zisov

    Nikolay Zisov

    Nikolay Zisov assists with a spectrum of TMT and related matters spanning M&A, software licensing and contract negotiation. His clients include major technology companies and international OEMs.

    • Nikolay is a great TMT lawyer. He is very pragmatic and efficient.

      TMT respondentEurope
    • He always provides clear and helpful legal advice on complex legal issues. He has been extremely supportive in various local and cross-border matters.

      TMT respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Boyanov & Co. (1)

Bulgaria

Members

Provided by Boyanov & Co.

  • Yordan Naydenov

  • Ralitsa Nedkova

  • Peter Petrov

  • Nikolay Zisov

  • Raina Dimitrova

  • Damian Simeonov

    Head of Department

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