DPC has advised DHH S.p.A on the acquisition of the Bulgarian tech company Evolink AD.
Komarevski Dimitrov & Partners Opens Its Doors in Bulgaria
Former Tsvetkova Bebov Komarevski Partners Ilya Komarevski and Venelin Dimitrov have established a new firm in Sofia – Komarevski Dimitrov & Partners.
Georgiev, Todorov & Co. Successfully Represents Port of Burgas before the Supreme Administrative Court
Georgiev, Todorov & Co. has successfully defended Port of Burgas before Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court against electricity distribution operators Elektrorazpredelenie Yug and EVN Bulgaria Elektrosnabdyavane.
Karushkov Legal solutions Opens its Doors in Sofia
Former Kambourov & Partners Founder and Partner Mitko Karushkov opened a new law firm in Sofia – Karushkov Legal solutions.
Latest Amendments to Anti-Trust Legislation in Bulgaria
In February 2021, the Bulgarian Parliament adopted a major amendment to the Law on Protection of Competition (LPC). More than a hundred provisions were amended or newly introduced, making this change arguably the largest since the initial adoption of this law in 2008.
Antoniya Markova, Daniela Petkova, Yoanna Ivanova, and Kostadinka Deleva Make Partner at Gugushev & Partners
Antoniya Markova, Daniela Petkova, Yoanna Ivanova, and Kostadinka Deleva have been appointed as Partners with Gugushev & Partners in Bulgaria.
Do E-commerce Platforms Provide Payment Services and Should They Get Licensed?
In recent years, as a result of the global political and economic environment and the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the e-commerce has become a preferred method for trading goods and services for both businesses and consumers. More and more online trading platforms are emerging, where platform operators connect sellers and buyers using different business models and payment mechanisms.
Kinstellar, E+H, and Wolf Theiss Advise on KBC Bank’s Acquisition of Raiffeisenbank in Bulgaria
Kinstellar and Eisenberger + Herzog have advised Belgian KBC Group subsidiary KBC Bank on its EUR 1 billion acquisition of Raiffeisen Bank International’s Bulgarian subsidiary Raiffeisenbank. Wolf Theiss advised the seller.
Boyanov & Co Advises European Investment Bank on Oliva Financing Increase
Boyanov & Co has advised the European Investment Bank on increasing the financing of Oliva AD.
Schoenherr Announced Three New Equity Partners and Two New Partners
Schoenherr has announced the appointments of Austria-based Miriam Simsa, Bulgaria-based Alexandra Doytchinova and Czech Republic-based Vladimir Cizek to Equity Partners. The firm also promoted Austria-based Dominik Hofmarcher and Slovakia-based Sona Hekelova to Partners.
CMS Advises ING Bank on Office Space Lease in Sofia
CMS has advised the Bulgarian Branch of ING Bank on its 1000 square-meter lease of office space in the North Tower of Sofia's Infinity Tower development.
Kinstellar, BDK Advokati, and Lakatos, Koves & Partners Advise on GIC’s Acquisition of Stake in Cetin
Kinstellar has advised GIC on the Czech, Hungarian, Bulgarian, and Serbian aspects of its 30% stake acquisition in the Cetin Group from PPF. BDK Advokati and Lakatos, Koves & Partners advised the seller on Serbian and Hungarian aspects, respectively. Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov, White & Case, and NautaDutilh reportedly also advised the seller. Herbert Smith Freehills also advised the buyer, with Loyens & Loeff reportedly advising the buyer in the Netherlands.
The Corner Office: How Do You Disconnect?
In “The Corner Office” we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With summer having just passed, the question this time: What is your one favorite yearly activity to disconnect?
Liberalization of the Bulgarian Energy Market – At the End of the Long Road
Bulgaria is just a stone’s throw away from completing the electricity market liberalization that has been in progress in recent years. The main goal of the Bulgarian Government is to gradually eliminate regulated electricity prices by the end of 2025 and to fully transition to market conditions by promoting market competition.
CMS Successful for Solar Companies on Bulgarian Feed-In Tariff
CMS has successfully collected the feed-in tariff from the Republic of Bulgaria in favor of Solar R1, Solar RAS, and Solar Group Systems following various litigation rounds extending over seven years.
Schoenherr Advises Sendinblue on Acquisition of Metrilo
Schoenherr, working with Paul Hastings, has advised French-based Sendinblue on the acquisition of Bulgarian e-commerce metrics company Metrilo from its founders and investors. Atanassov & Ivanov reportedly advised Metrilo on the deal.
Kinstellar and Wolf Theiss Advise on Park Lane Sale to SAP
Kinstellar has advised Park Lane Developments on its sale of the Park Lane Office Center in Sofia to SAP. Wolf Theiss advised the buyer.
Wolf Theiss Advises EBRD on Acquisition of Stake in Euroins Insurance Group
Wolf Theiss has advised the EBRD on its acquisition of a stake in Bulgaria’s Euroins Insurance Group for EUR 30 million. As part of the same deal, KGM Law reportedly advised Eurohold, the parent company of Euroins, on a EUR 12 million equity injection.