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Eversheds Sutherland

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Bulgaria


Eversheds Sutherland

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About

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Our firm’s Banking & Finance team has unparalleled expertise on the local market, including in transactional and regulatory matters across different financial subsectors and products: debt capital markets and equity capital markets transactions, derivatives and regulatory assistance with respect of licensing procedures and other regulatory matters, financial sector M&A, syndicated lending and club lending transactions, project finance, aviation finance, insurance, crypto service providers, payment service providers, market abuse regulation, litigation in the financial sector, consume protection in the financial sector; prudential regulation and other complex regulatory banking and financial matters.

Clients (19)

  • Allianz Bank Bulgaria
  • Altcoins
  • Belayer
  • Blockchain.BG/Human Liberty
  • Bulgaria (Republic of Bulgaria) – Ministry of Finance
  • Bulgarian-American Credit Bank
  • Citibank
  • Energo-Pro a.s. and its Bulgarian subsidiary Energo-Pro
  • Eurobank Bulgaria
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • First Investment Bank AD
  • ITOWER Development EAD
  • KBC Asset Management
  • MK Brokers AD
  • Raiffeisen Capital Management
  • Smart Fund Asset Management EAD
  • Société Générale
  • TBI Bank EAD
  • United Bulgarian Bank

Industries (5)

  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Investment
  • Energy
  • Real Estate

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Bulgaria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The banking and finance team at Eversheds Sutherland is particularly praised for its expertise in capital markets. The law firm regularly represents local and international clients on a variety of mandates, including GMTN programmes and bond issuance issues. Additionally, the team is well versed in assisting clients with acquisitions and regulatory work.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are absolute experts in their field. They have an excellent understanding of the needs of their financial sector clients.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Eversheds Sutherland's diversity of skills and knowledge ensures comprehensive coverage of all key areas, while its collaborative approach fosters innovation and well-rounded decision-making.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nikolay Bebov
    Band 1Nikolay Bebov

    Nikolay Bebov

    Nikolay Bebov has a leading practice in the capital markets arena. He regularly assists clients with GMTN programmes, notes and bond issuances. Additionally, he also handles regulatory work, advising clients on financial regulatory matters.

    • Nikolay Bebov is one of the best and most experienced banking, finance and capital markets lawyers in the market.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Nikolay possesses analytical thinking and a high level of expertise. He is business-oriented and very practical.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 3Damyan Leshev
    Band 3Damyan Leshev

    Damyan Leshev

    Damyan Leshev has notable expertise in banking regulatory matters as well as experience working on capital markets mandates. He is also able to draw upon significant in-house experience.
    • Damyan Leshev is an outstanding expert.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Damyan is client focused and highly accurate. He consistently demonstrates insight into our business needs and delivers solutions that add real value.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Star AssociatesPetar Ivanov
    Star AssociatesPetar Ivanov

    Petar Ivanov

    Petar Ivanov is a senior associate with a range of experience in bond issuances as well as regulatory banking and financing matters.
    • Petar Ivanov is a rising star.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Petar is distinguished by his understanding of our business and outstanding commercial awareness. He has a strong client focus and exceptional attention to detail.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (3)

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