LAWYER PROFILE

Anna Rizova

Europe 2026

Wolf Theiss

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Competition/Antitrust

Bulgaria

1 year ranked

Corporate/Commercial

Bulgaria

19 years ranked

Employment

Bulgaria

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Practice Areas

Practice area: Corporate/M&A; Competition and Antitrust; Energy; TMT, Employment.

As Managing Partner for Wolf Theiss in Bulgaria, Anna leads a wide range of complex cross-border M&A transactions, investment projects and market entries for global corporates, with a particular focus on telecoms, outsourcing, energy, retail and pharmaceuticals. Recognised for her considerable expertise in managing multinational assignments, she has been the trusted advisor for leading international companies; including acting as lead counsel for the development of offshore natural gas pipeline under the Black Sea. She also provides support to clients on sensitive compliance and corporate governance matters, and on structuring operations and workforce to align global business lines with local requirements.

Career

Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 2011.

Professional Memberships

Sofia Bar Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/Antitrust - Bulgaria

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Anna Rizova of Wolf Theiss enters the rankings this year on the back of positive referee feedback. She is a popular choice with investors for merger clearance notifications. She has further experience in investigations into cartels and allegations of unfair trading practices.

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Corporate/Commercial - Bulgaria

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Anna Rizova assists clients with M&A transactions, corporate structure and setting up subsidiaries in Bulgaria as well as with shareholder and commercial agreements.

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Employment - Bulgaria

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Anna Rizova advises a range of clients on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, health and safety compliance and dismissals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is a great leader, who is proactive, approachable, competent and engaged.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
She is very experienced lawyer, who is client-oriented. She is always persistent and focused on finding the best business solution for the clients in the framework of the applicable legislation.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
Anna Rizova immediately understood what we were looking for and provided assistance with a very hands-on approach, so that was very helpful.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
Anna is a great professional and very practical.
EmploymentChambers European Guide