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Wolf Theiss

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Bulgaria


Wolf Theiss

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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.

Clients (10)

  • Arco Capital Corporation
  • UniCredit Bank
  • Raiffeisen Bank International
  • BNP Paribas
  • Gramercy Emerging Markets Fund
  • International Finance Corporation
  • European Investment Bank
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • J.P. Morgan Securities
  • European Fund for Southeast Europe

Industries (5)

  • Banks
  • Payment Services
  • Insurance
  • Private Equity
  • Financial Services

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Banking & Finance - Bulgaria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss advises both lenders and borrowers on cross-border and domestic financings. Particular areas of strength include acquisition finance and financings of takeovers. The law firm also provides guidance on banking regulatory issues, acting for a number of well-known international and domestic banks. Additionally, the team at Wolf Theiss is well versed in capital markets, notably advising clients on securitization transactions and bond issuance issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Wolf Theiss understands cross-jurisdictional structuring and always provides critical advice which adds value to our transactions.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Wolf Theiss stands out for its commitment, deep expertise and fast responses.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Katerina Kraeva
    Band 1Katerina Kraeva

    Katerina Kraeva

    Katerina Kraeva is a well-established presence in the market, frequently advising clients on project finance, financing programmes, acquisition financing and real estate finance. She is also active on capital markets and is well placed to provide banking regulatory advice.

    • Katerina is very experienced and helpful.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Katerina Kraeva has a deep understanding of Bulgarian laws and provides expert advice and services to our business.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Wolf Theiss (1)

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