Corporate law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance Lawyers in Bulgaria

We assist founders, shareholders and company directors on all aspects of Bulgarian corporate law, including in relation with:

• Company formation
• Establishment of branches or subsidiaries of foreign companies in Bulgaria
• Joint-venture and partnership agreements with Bulgarian partners
• Share capital increases and reductions,
• Mergers and acquisitions,
• Asset contributions… 

We also assist founding shareholders and investment funds in the framework of fund-raising and corporate finance transactions, such as:

• LBOs and MBOs,
• Issuance of bonds, convertible bonds, warrants and other securities
• Drafting and negotiation of offer letters, terms sheets, shareholders agreements

Our lawyers in Bulgaria also advise investors and shareholders on exit strategies and assist in litigation matters relating to Bulgarian companies, including in connection with:

• Rights and obligations of corporate directors
• Liabilities of corporate directors as regards shareholders, tax authorities and third parties in connection with company affairs
• Rights and obligations of shareholders and liabilities as regards the company, other shareholders and third parties in connection with company affairs

Insolvency Proceedings & Restructurings

We advise and assist company directors, shareholders and creditors in connection with insolvency proceedings in Bulgaria, including in respect of debtor's obligation to initiate insolvency, creditors' rights, shareholders' rights and obligations.  We also advise on the various options which may be implemented, namely, rehabilitation, liquidation and stabilization of the debtor.

Commercial, Competition & Consumer Law, Commercial Contracts

We provide legal advice on all aspects relating to commercial law and commercial contracts, including distribution and franchise agreements, commercial agency agreements, commission rights of commercial agents, unfair competition, abusive commercial practices, unfair consumer terms, general commercial law matters, commercial litigation 

IP, IT & Data Protection

We advise and assist Bulgarian and foreign companies on all aspects of Intellectual Property, Information Technologies & Data Protection matters, including trademark protection, IP & IT contracts (IP license, IT development, IP assignment agreements), IP-related litigation  

Real Estate

We offer legal advice on all aspects relating to real estate investment, including due diligence, drafting and negotiation of acquisition and financing documents, application for and obtainment of development permits (construction, demolition, change of land status), tax advice in connection with real estate transactions. 

Employment & Labor Law

We assist companies and individuals on all aspects of Bulgarian employment and labor law, including in connection with employment contracts, social security and compensation, collective bargaining agreements, relationships with the administration, disciplinary measures and dismissals.  



Bulgarian, EU and International Taxation

We assist companies and individuals on all aspects of Bulgarian, EU and international tax law, including personal income tax, corporate income tax, VAT, international treaties to avoid double taxation, tax litigation.

Renewable Energies

We assist Bulgarian and foreign investors in structuring and setting up RES projects in all fields of renewable energy, including wind, solar and biomass energy projects.

Litigation

We assist companies and individuals in commercial, civil, administrative and tax litigation before all courts in Bulgaria, including before ad hoc arbitration tribunals. Our assistance encompasses risk review, preparation of summons, response to third party claims, settlement agreements.