Competition/Antitrust - Bulgaria
What the team is known for
Boyanov & Co. maintains its position as one of the leading competition law firms in Bulgaria. It has a broad practice, representing clients in high-profile cartel damages actions, as well as advising on investigations into allegations of unfair competitive practices and abuse of economic dependence. Additionally, the firm has strong activity in merger clearance filings. It is highly regarded by clients from the manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.
Strengths
"Boyanov & Co. are highly experienced and have the knowledge to handle any complex and sophisticated matters."
"In providing an opinion, Boyanov & Co. always take into consideration the characteristics of the company and the market."
"The team is creative and very knowledgeable, as well as being very client-oriented and providing excellent work."
"The team is very flexible, go into detail, are really seasoned and managed to help on every project."
"The team is quick and responsive."
Work highlights
Boyanov & Co. advised Eurobank on obtaining unconditional clearance for its acquisition of the consumer finance business of BNP Paribas.
Notable practitioners
Peter Petrov remains an outstanding individual in the Bulgarian competition sphere, with notable strength advising clients on obtaining clearance for proposed mergers from the Bulgarian authorities. He also offers impressive activity defending clients in investigations into alleged abuses of dominance and cartel damages actions. "He has a good understanding of the authority, which is very important in Bulgaria. He knows our business well, so gives very useful advice." "His readiness to help is one of the things that makes me go to him, and he knows the market very well." "He answers really fast, looks at the issues from all perspectives, gives fair answers and makes a deep analysis even when I call him and do not give him too much time to consider the matter."