Banking & Finance | Europe

Boyanov & Co. has an acclaimed practice advising financial institutions on banking regulatory matters, refinancings, restructurings and various types of financing. The team has considerable experience in financing transactions relating to large real estate portfolios and development projects and is also well placed to handle acquisition financing in the TMT sector. The firm is additionally able to handle multi-jurisdictional work through its involvement in the SEE Legal network.

CMS is sought after by financial institutions based across the CEE region, Germany and Austria thanks to the firm's strong European network. In Bulgaria it is a leading law firm for a variety of financing matters, including revolving facilities, facility agreements, sales, security packages, financing and refinancing. The firm also offers experience in portfolio acquisitions and advises international investment banks as well as domestic ones. It offers English as well as Bulgarian law capacity within the team.

DGKV has a highly esteemed team when it comes to securitization and acquisition financing matters. The firm is also highly recommended for secured financings, in addition to project finance mandates and financial restructurings. The firm acts for an impressive range of local and international banks, financial institutions and borrowers.

Kinstellar has a strong regional network which enables the firm to assist with cross-border matters throughout the CEE region. The firm has considerable experience handling matters concerning sustainability-linked loans, refinancing, bridge facilities and real estate financing, amongst other issues. It also advises clients on banking regulations and has notable experience in mandates relating to capital markets and non-banking financial institutions.

Schoenherr frequently advises local and international clients on acquisition finance mandates and financial restructurings, including with regard to the restructuring of loans. The team also has considerable experience advising clients on financing and refinancing matters. Additionally, the law firm often handles regulatory matters in the financial sector.

Wolf Theiss advises both lenders and borrowers on cross-border and domestic financing. 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.

Penkov, Markov & Partners acts for domestic and foreign financial institutions on a broad array of matters. This includes the provision of credit facilities and various debt restructuring issues. The law firm is notably present in the fintech space, providing numerous financial start-ups with guidance on regulatory matters. It is also noted for its experience in project finance.

Spasov & Bratanov Lawyers' Partnership regularly advises clients on numerous banking and finance mandates. The team is particularly experienced with matters concerning trade finance, refinancing and real estate financing. Furthermore, the law firm is also active on capital markets issues and it often handles notes and bonds issuances.