Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Bulgaria
Band 2
About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Our Reputation
Wolf Theiss Sofia is a first-choice law firm with ample experience in multijurisdictional and domestic finance transactions. We use our international expertise in combination with our Bulgarian legal knowledge to provide the seamless and high-quality work product to which clients in the finance area are accustomed. We have a team of senior lawyers, many of whom worked for leading professional services firms and finance institutions and deliver legal advice that is firmly grounded in commercial reality.
Our Cases
We are currently working with some of the biggest banks, insurers and financial institutions and their customers in Central and East and Southeast Europe on issues from commercial lending, project financing and private equity to regulatory work, IPOs, takeovers, credit-linked notes, securitizations, de-listings and loan portfolios. As a result of our specialization, we have taken on a key forerunner position on current legal issues in Bulgaria advising on regulatory matters related to financial instruments transactions, payment services and market entries.
Our Role
We are able to provide commercial and strategical advice on local challenges; enabling our clients to accommodate and deal with issues ahead of time during the project structuring. We regularly work as lead advisers and manage and coordinate regional projects out of Bulgaria.
Chambers Review
Wolf Theiss advises both lenders and borrowers on cross-border and domestic financing. Particular areas of strength include acquisition finance, project finance and real estate finance. The firm also provides guidance on banking regulatory issues, acting for a number of well-known international and domestic banks. It has further expertise in bond issuances.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm offers an around-the-clock, client-oriented service thanks to its knowledgeable team."
"Wolf Theiss is highly capable of coping with clients' requests concerning complex and sophisticated matters and does so in a very efficient manner and short timeframe. The team is always commensurate to the client's needs and provides a detailed and in-depth analysis of legal matters in an efficient, constructive and proactive manner."
"The firm offers an around-the-clock, client-oriented service thanks to its knowledgeable team."
"Wolf Theiss is highly capable of coping with clients' requests concerning complex and sophisticated matters and does so in a very efficient manner and short timeframe. The team is always commensurate to the client's needs and provides a detailed and in-depth analysis of legal matters in an efficient, constructive and proactive manner."
Notable Practitioners
Katerina Kraeva is a well-established presence in the market, frequently advising on project finance transactions and real estate finance. She also has experience providing banking regulatory advice.
"She has an extraordinary knowledge and expertise, and combines analytical and problem-solving skills.'
"Katerina Kraeva is organised and straightforward and all the time is trying to find solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Bulgaria
Members
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Clients
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Arco Capital Corporation
BNP Paribas
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
European Fund for Southeast Europe
European Investment Bank
Gramercy Emerging Markets Fund
International Finance Corporation
J.P. Morgan Securities
Raiffeisen Bank International
UniCredit Bank
Industries
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Banks
Financial Services
Insurance
Payment Services
Private Equity