“This popular outfit continues to dominate the market, drawing on its reputation for internationally flavoured and high-level corporate and banking work.”
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“Borislav Boyanov & Co … continue unambiguously to dominate the market”
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“I highly recommended this firm; they are renowned for being one of the best in the Bulgarian legal market,” says one client. The firm has consolidated its position in the top tier after securing a number of mandates across all sectors.”
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“Offering a ‘very blue-chip service’”.
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Clients speak of the “excellent services provided by the firm”. One client added: “I was very impressed – the lawyers are switched on and understand EU legislation.”
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“This is undoubtedly the foremost practice around,” agree sources about this major market player. “It’s without question the best team to engage in Bulgaria.”. The Firm stands alone as the only Band 1 law firm in Bulgaria.
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The firm is also known for the “market leading quality” of its practice.
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The firm is ranked as “well renowned and highly visible” in the technology, media and telecommunications field for its ability to “handle commercial, regulator and technical matters”.
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The firm now “plays a central role in the reshaping telecom business in Bulgaria”.
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Borislav Boyanov & Co. has been a “heavyweight telecoms player since it was involved in Bulgaria’s first attempted telecoms privatization back in 1997”.
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“Despite the general slowdown in the real estate market, precipitated by the economic downturn, Borislav Boyanov & Co has still managed to secure some significant mandates.”
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Ranked first tier as having a “well-deserved reputation for reliability and quality”.
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“Noted for his diligence and business awareness, Nickolay Nickolov heads real estate and construction practice at this first-class firm. Widely regarded for its solid and reliable advice, the team is credited with a particularly good understanding of ownership rights.”
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Chambers Europe ranks Borislav Boyanov & Co. Band 1 in Real Estate.
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“The highly regarded team at Borislav Boyanov & Co represents a number of well-known foreign entities, ranging from big names in the precious metals and mining industries to pharmaceutical companies, tobacco companies and distilleries.”
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“Clients value the firm’s straightforward and direct approach.”
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Borislav Boyanov & Co “has the expertise to assist with a wide range of IP issues, including registering trade marks, drafting licensing agreements and advising on border control measures and anti-counterfeiting issues.”
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“Borislav Boyanov & Co boasts a large client portfolio”.
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“The team is praised for its focused approach and ability to ‘serve the interests of the client, as opposed to arguing pointless legal arguments’”.
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“A leader in the field, the firm’s expertise is recognised by major international clients”
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“Very accomplished”
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“‘the professional and competent’ Borislav Boyanov & Co’s banking practice advises an impressive roster of domestic and international financial institutions across the full spectrum of transactions, from regulatory compliance to big-ticket financings”.
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“Well respected across a broad range of finance areas albeit with particular expertise in banking-related advice”.
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“Described by one top corporate client as “among the market leaders”, the firm has been on one side or the other for most of the large Bulgarian financial institutions”.
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Clients praise: “in our experience, no other Bulgarian firm can touch them for banking work.”
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“Offering an excellent service with extensive experience in banking and finance matters”; “clients praise the team’s accommodating service and prompt response times”.
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“Headed by Alexander Chatalbashev, Borislav Boyanov & Co’s first-class practice is capable of handling mandates emanating from all sectors of the energy industry, including advising on regulatory concerns, due diligence, acquisitions and restructurings.”
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Ranked first tier as being “knowledgeable and effective”.
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“…the friendly and experienced team is considered a delight to work with.”
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“This firm … has been involved in countless high-profile deals”
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Chambers Europe ranks Borislav Boyanov & Co. Band 1 in Employment.
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“Violeta Kirova is renowned for her skillful handling of a number of high-profile cases, and works closely with many large companies”.
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“This leading firm focuses strongly on litigation and employment matters, frequently advising on various aspects of employment law such as the restructuring of organizations and mass redundancy issues”.
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“Borislav Boyanov & Co’s ‘very focused and pragmatic’ 12-lawyer practice is one of the few outfits in the country with the capacity to handle big-ticket M&A mandates”.
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Borislav Boyanov & Co is considered by clients to be “the pre-eminent corporate law firm in Bulgaria, delivering the level of service expected by international corporate customers.”
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Legal 500 ranks Borislav Boyanov & Co. in Tier 1 in Corporate and M&A.
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PLC Which Lawyer names Borislav Boyanov & Co. as “Leading” in Corporate and M&A.
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“Borislav Boyanov & Co’s market-leading team provides the full spectrum of competition law expertise, from merger control issues to state aid and unfair competition matters. Given its corporate transactional prowess, the team is able to provide a true one-stop-shop service to corporates engaged in significant mergers.”
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PLC Which Lawyer names Borislav Boyanov & Co. “Highly recommended” in Competition/Anti-trust
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Chambers Europe ranks Borislav Boyanov & Co. Band 1 in Competition/Antitrust.
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“The firm has a strong focus on merger control and clearances, but is also highly skilled in unfair competition, antitrust and state aid cases.”
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This full-service “great firm” is cited by clients and peers as one of the leading practices in the banking and finance arena.
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“At Borislav Boyanov & Co, Damian Simeonov heads a team that excels in advising media clients engaged in big-ticket transactional work.”
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Interviewees are impressed by “an excellent team of young, deal-tested lawyers, who successfully employ a Western approach.”
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Clients in turn highlight that lawyers “are also aware of international trends, which is extremely helpful for us.”
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Peers praise the firm’s “excellent technical skills and exceptional in-depth understanding of the Bulgarian business environment.”
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Sources note the firm is “large enough to have people specialising, which is still rare in the Bulgarian market and definitely a strength.” Peers praise the firm’s “excellent technical skills and exceptional in-depth understanding of the Bulgarian business environment.” Clients in turn highlight that lawyers “are also aware of international trends, which is extremely helpful for us.” Interviewees are impressed by “an excellent team of young, deal-tested lawyers, who successfully employ a Western approach.”
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Chambers Europe ranks Borislav Boyanov & Co. Band 1 in Corporate / Commercial.
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Offering an excellent service with extensive experience in banking and finance matters
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This top rated firm has its finger on the pulse of the market.
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