Real Estate Lawyers in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has always been a preferred destination for real estate investment, which often yields significant benefits.

We offer legal advice on all aspects relating to real estate investment, including:

• Real estate due diligence of the chain of ownership of the real estate, of the status of the real estate (agricultural, urban or other status) and its status as regards applicable environmental laws in Bulgaria, to ensure valid transfer of title, identify the exact status of the properties or identify potential risks
• Structuring and drafting applicable acquisition documents (preliminary contracts, review of the deed of sale and purchase prepared by the notary)
• Structuring and drafting of investment agreements, shareholders agreements, financing agreements and other deeds relating to real estate investment
• Negotiation with contractors and financing banks
• Assistance in carrying the procedure of conversion of agricultural land into commercial development land
• Assistance in the obtaining of applicable demolition, construction and other development permits
• Tax advice in connection with real estate acquisition and investment
  

Corporate law, M&A, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance

We advise and assist founders, shareholders and company directors in the context of complex transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, LBOs and MBOs, asset contributions and spon-offs. We regularly draft and negotiate shareholders agreements, customized company bylaws, share purchase and warranty agreements.

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.

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.