Kambourov & Partners' practice includes advising on cross-border financing, banking and capital markets regulatory advice as well as assisting with syndicated family arrangements, public and private bond placements and in cases of insolvency. The practice, which counts major creditors, banks and financial institutions in its client roster, is led by Yavor Kambourov, who has significant expertise in banking insolvency cases and is further supported by Vladimir Rangeloff and Ivo Alexandrov.
• ‘Highly professional, prompt and kind. They have a lot of experience and knowledge of the filed. ’
• ‘Great expertise, complex solutions. ’
• ‘Reliable.’
• ‘Strong and accessible team of sharp legal minds’
• ‘Vladimir Rangeloff: accessibility and 360 degrees approach of all legal issues’
• ‘Kambourov & Partners’ banking, finance and capital markets team is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and has a problem-solving approach to complex transactions. ’
• ‘Ivo Alexandrov is highly skilled lawyer, a problem-solver and very responsive
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Kambourov & Partners' wide-ranging practice encompasses corporate advice, including corporate restructurings and local and cross-border M&A transactions, representing both buyer and seller side mandates across a number of sectors. Vladimir Rangeloff and Veronika Hadjieva jointly lead the Corporate and M&A team and advise on all manner of M&A transactions, corporate finance, de-mergers and business separations. The team is supported by Angel Rizov, who focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and Christian Dimitrov, who handles day-to-day corporate matters.
• 'Veronika Hadjieva is a tour de force in the legal world. Her insights and expertise in Corporate and M&A matters are unparalleled. She invests time to deeply understand each client's unique needs and objectives. Her strategic foresight is commendable, often foreseeing and navigating challenges before they manifest.'
• 'Christian Dimitrov has showcased tremendous dedication and mastery in his work. His analytical skills, combined with a keen understanding of business nuances, make him a trusted advisor for complex corporate transactions.'
• ‘Vladimir Rangeloff has exceptional knowledge and experience are exceptional in the field of commercial, corporate and M&A legislation and projects. He has broad expertise in regulatory legislation applicable to the credit institutions, investments and banks as well in the financing law and commercial legislation.’
• ‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly expressed. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with in-house lawyers of the company.’
• ‘Kambourov & Partners stands out in its meticulous attention to detail, an unwavering commitment to its clients, and an extensive understanding of the corporate landscape. The team possesses an exceptional balance of legal knowledge and real-world business acumen, enabling them to provide solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable.'
• 'The firm excels in navigating intricate M&A deals, ensuring that every aspect is comprehensively addressed. The firm values each client relationship, ensuring tailor-made solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.'
• ‘The legal professionals at Kambourov, especially in the Corporate and M&A practice, demonstrate a rare combination of legal brilliance, business intuition, and interpersonal skills.'
• 'While many legal professionals might possess knowledge, Veronika Hedjieva and Christian Dimitrov couple this with deep empathy and understanding of their clients' business needs. They are not just lawyers; they are strategists, advisors, and partners.'
Dispute Resolution
The litigation, arbitration and ADR practice group at Kambourov & Partners is engaged by clients during arbitration proceedings, both domestically and internationally, in multi-jurisdictional litigation and across a variety of commercial disputes. Among its caseload are construction and public procurement disputes, unfair competition disputes, insurance litigation and intellectual property litigation. Practice head Emil Emanuilov is noted by clients for ‘his tenacity and precision in every aspect of the legal process’, and is frequently engaged on international arbitration cases. The team also offers the expertise of founding partner Yavor Kambourov for commercial and civil litigation, and international arbitration. Other key team members include Hristina Kirilova and Ivaylo Nikolov.
• ‘With decades of experience, Kambourov & Partners has been involved in some of the most complex and high-stakes litigation proceedings. They are the go-to firm for multijurisdictional complex cases and their seasoned perspective ensures that every angle of a case is meticulously examined.’
• ‘The power of a firm often resides in the strength of its individuals. At Kambourov & Partners, it's the exceptional dedication and prowess of professionals like partner Emil Emanuilov and senior associate Ivaylo Nikolov that elevate the firm's stature.
• 'Emil Emanuilov is a brilliant expert in multiparty, multijurisdictional disputes and his experience covers a wide range of sectors. His attention to detail, combined with a profound understanding of the legal framework, ensures that every case he handles is approached with the utmost diligence and precision.'
• 'Ivaylo Nikolov brings a fresh, dynamic approach to the Dispute resolution practice. His versatility and ability to quickly adapt make him invaluable, especially in rapidly evolving cases.'
• ‘Quick understanding and response, excellent cooperation with law firms from different countries regarding alignment of different laws and processes.’
• ‘The individuals we worked with were highly competent and pioneer in their business acumen, legal knowledge, structure of work, and service delivery. They have high integrity and are very respectful to their client as well as other competitor legal firms with which we had to also collaborate. Their team stands out.’
• ‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly expressed. We assess the level of service as excellent, and we emphasize that the answers to the legal questions were provided by Kambourov & Partners law office in due time.’
• ‘Emil Emanuilov has exceptional expertise in all and any dispute resolution and litigation matters. He always demonstrates problem solving attitudes in client's interests.’
EU & Competition
Kambourov & Partners is adept in the full range of competition matters and regularly deals with major domestic and international media, telecommunications and retail businesses. Alongside day-to-day competition and compliance advice, the firm supports its clients in cases of market dominance, cartels, unfair competition, and merger control relating to domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. ‘Seasoned professional’ Stefan Tzakov heads the team and deputy head Plamen Yotov is well versed in all competition and EU law and has huge experience in Bulgaria’s ‘abuse of stronger bargaining posiiton’ laws.
• 'The firm has an exceptional team of competition lawyers who combine deep legal expertise with a sharp strategic mindset. They deliver outstanding results for clients in complex antitrust matters. Their ability to navigate regulatory landscapes and devise innovative solutions sets them apart, ensuring we remain compliant and competitive in the market. They are a formidable force in the field of competition law!'
• 'We are very pleased to work with a team with such a deep expertise in various legal fields, including competition law, customer protection law, corporate law, personal data protection law, labor law, and real estate law.'
• 'With decades of experience in competition law, Stefan Tzakov is a seasoned professional renowned for his in-depth knowledge of the law. His track record of handling high-stakes antitrust cases has solidified him as a leading authority in the field.'
• 'We rely on Plamen Yotov not only for his outstanding legal acumen but also for his great ability to always provide practical and effective solutions. Plamen has quickly risen to prominence in the competition field in Bulgaria, earning the trust of clients through his exceptional legal skills and forward-thinking.'
• 'The team stands out with deep analytical skills, thorough expertise, quick responses to the discussed legal matters and finding relevant solutions to the current cases.'
• ‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly expressed. Their service is excellent and answers to the legal questions were provided by Kambourov & Partners law office in due time. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with in-house lawyers of the company.’
• ‘We can mention Plamen Yotov because his exceptional expertise in EU legislation and competition matters. He always demonstrates a problem-solving attitude and is extremely devoted to the results in client's interests due to his excellent knowledge of the industry.’
• 'They possess a great legal expertise. They managed to help us with various legal matters and to resolve different issues with our vendors as well as with the official authorities.'
Energy
Kambourov & Partners offers both advisory and litigation services across a broad range of energy mandates, among which are entry into the Bulgarian market, energy related transactions, renewable energy projects and the related regulations. A notable client of the firm is Alpiq who mandated the firm to advise on the sale of its Bulgarian assets to an Austrian-based buyer. Practice head Stefan Tzakov is highly regarded in this space and has extensive experience in energy related disputes, frequently appearing before Bulgarian courts, commissions and ministries, and is supported by ‘standout’ deputy head Irena Petkova.
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• ‘Kambourov & Partners is a highly specialized and a recommended energy regulatory and energy trading law firm in the CEE region with professional, experienced and exceptionally service-oriented professionals.’
• ‘Fast and precise work, experience in dealing with authorities, service minded.
• 'Stand out team members: Irena Petkova and Stefan Tzakov.’
Healthcare
Kambourov & Partners' multidisciplinary healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals practice encompasses regulatory and intellectual property advice, data protection and patient confidentiality issues, employment law, and corporate and M&A matters. The firm acts for healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms and start-ups within the healthcare sector. Regulatory expert Ivo Alexandrov and employment and data protection specialist Andrey Alexandrov jointly lead the practice.
• ‘I'm very satisfied with the partners I worked with from Kambourov & Partners. They answered my requests very quickly and demonstrated professional knowledge and engagement with my problems. I could easily reach them by mail or phone.’
• ‘Strengths of the team include cooperation, transparency, really good communication, dedication to work and respect for the client.’
• 'They show outstanding communication with their clients. We are always informed and always in touch with them and they are a really good connection between our company and the authorities. They are precise, meticulous and effective.’
Intellectual Property
Kambourov & Partners provide legal advice on the full range of day-to-day IP matters, as well as acting in contentious matters and administrative procedures before the Bulgarian Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office, where the firm particularly impresses with its expertise in copyright and trade marks. The media, entertainment and film industry is where the firm excels, but the team is increasingly approached by companies in the fashion, luxury goods and life sciences sectors. Margarita Guigova leads the practice and is praised for her ‘profound mastery of intellectual property law’ and is supported by Yana Todorova.
• ‘The team stands out due to its collective strengths and capabilities, marrying profound expertise in intellectual property law with a proactive stance towards innovation and strategy. Most notably, they excel in both IP advisory and IP litigation, offering comprehensive legal services to meet all the client's needs. Effective communication, within the team and with clients, nurtures trust and guarantees the safeguarding of intellectual property rights.’
• ‘Margarita Guigova excels at cultivating enduring client relationships and consistently demonstrates a business-oriented mindset in her case handling. She possesses a profound mastery of intellectual property law, which she materializes by offering cutting-edge solutions to complex IP issues. Yana Todorova is a well-rounded IP expert, adeptly managing patent, trade mark and copyright matters, with a firm understanding of IP regulations and a commitment to staying abreast of this ever-evolving legal landscape.’
• ‘The team is highly professional, knowledgeable and resourceful.’
• ‘The Kambourov & Partners IP team consistently provides swift, high-quality, ready-to-use solutions to our various problems. The attorneys have implemented a bespoke process of nearly automatic IP checks that flawlessly fits our organisation's internal processes and has never caused any delays while keeping the quality of the output at a highest level.’
• ‘Margarita Guigova is a legal professional with excellent knowledge in the field - she is not only a well-rounded advisor, but also an outstanding litigator. Yana Todorova has never failed to provide timely, precise and easily processable advice.’
• ‘The practice has a highly knowledgeable team with profound expertise in trade mark registration, copyright protection, trade secret management and IP litigation, among other areas. Their client-centric approach ensures that they align IP strategies with clients' business objectives.’
• ‘We would like to mention Margarita Guigova due to her excellent ability to prepare the most successful strategy in the client's favour. She always demonstrates a problem-solving approach, and she is extremely devoted to achieving results in the client's interests. Margarita is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced TMT and IP lawyers on the market, who pursues the client's goals with persistence.’
Projects and PPP
Kambourov & Partners has a ‘remarkable track record of handling large-scale ventures’, where the multidisciplinary team is well equipped to advise clients on the entire lifecycle of infrastructure and PPP projects across the transport, real estate, water and waste and energy sectors. The firm's work comprises procurement, due diligence, planning, construction and financing advice, alongside regulatory matters. Stefan Tzakov, who bolsters the team's offering with his extensive experience in tender agreements and negotiations with state and municipal authorities, and Atanas Shopov, who leads on real estate and construction mandates, head the practice.
• ‘Kambourov & Partners has developed a deep understanding of our projects and takes this into account when providing advice. The law firm always manages to provide excellent support.’
• ‘Stefan Tzakov is outstanding! Stefan takes the leading role on our matters, showing a wide and deep knowledge and experience in our fields of business, as well as coordinating the team. Stefan not only assists but guides us.’
• ‘One of the key attributes that makes Kambourov & Partners stand out in projects and PPP is their multi-faceted approach to client needs. Their team comprises experts who ensure a 360-degree understanding of any project. Potential clients should consider the team's unparalleled depth of expertise in navigating the complexities of public-private partnerships. Their hands-on approach and breadth of experience make them an obvious choice for sophisticated projects.’
• ‘We are very pleased to work with a team with such a deep expertise in various legal fields.’
• ‘The team stands out for its quick responses in relation to our matters and for finding the proper solutions quickly.’
• ‘The infrastructure projects team at Kambourov & Partners has a remarkable track record of handling large-scale ventures. Their ability to anticipate and mitigate risks sets them apart and this is precisely the reason that we have been their client for many years - their foresight and insight are invaluable.’
• ‘Stefan Tzakov and Atanas Shopov have a visionary approach to the most complex infrastructure endeavours. We often rely on them as our trusted advisors.’
Real Estate
Kambourov & Partners is instructed on commercial, residential and industrial infrastructure projects, most recently seeing an increase in its work on retail centres and office buildings. The real estate and construction team has in-depth expertise not only in the construction process, but in the entire lifespan of properties, ranging from due diligence reports, land acquisition and the surrounding regulations to the planning, financing and investment in projects, and finally leasing and landlord and tenant concerns. Atanas Shopov has ‘exceptional expertise in real estate and construction matters’ due to his lengthy experience of advising on commercial, infrastructure and industrial projects for a range of clients.
• ‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise is consistently shown. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with the in-house lawyers of our company and their service was excellent.’
• ‘Atanas Shopov has exceptional expertise in real estate and construction matters. He always demonstrates a problem-solving attitude and is extremely devoted to achieving a result in the client's interest. He has excellent knowledge of the industry.’
• 'We are very pleased to work with a team with such a deep expertise in various fields.'
• 'The individuals we work with stand out for their deep expertise, quick responses to the matters discussed and ability to find the proper solutions quickly.'
Transport
Metro line extensions, highways, port concessions and railway construction are just some of the projects where the transport team at Kambourov & Partners excels. The firm offers a comprehensive advisory service to local and international companies across the field of transport law - among which are Wizz Air, Kapsch Trafficom and the Metro-Iztok consortium - regarding corporate, M&A, finance, tax and competition matters. Public procurement and PPPs are an area of expertise for Stefan Tzakov, while real estate and construction are the focus of Atanas Shopov. Both jointly lead the team, combining ‘deep industry insight with a flair for creative solutions’.
• 'The team is truly exceptional. Their comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the industry, combined with their practical approach to complex transport matters, distinguishes them as leaders in the field. We have had nothing but successful outcomes since we chose them to be our advisors a few years back.'
• 'As the driving force behind Kambourov & Partners' transport practice, Atanas Shopov and Stefan Tzakov have consistently demonstrated their prowess in guiding us through intricate challenges. They both combine deep industry insight with a flair for creative solutions, securing their position as a leading authority in the transport sector.'
TMT
Kambourov & Partners' client list is made up of major companies across the TMT sector, among which are traditional print media groups, digital services companies and some of the leading Bulgarian telecoms operators, including Bulsatcom. The team covers matters ranging from day-to-day regulatory, compliance, competition and data protection issues to complex M&A transactions and support in disputes. Margarita Guigova leads the practice and focuses on media and telecoms cases. She is supported by Mario Arabistanov and Yana Todorova.
• ‘The team is highly qualified, with excellent skills and character. Their knowledge of telecommunications regulatory matters is outstanding.’
• ‘The team and individuals share a common culture which is focused on supporting clients and solving issues. Competitors are mostly interested in billing and educating their clients.’
• ‘Margarita Guigova has the excellent ability to prepare the most successful strategy in the client's favor. She always demonstrates a problem-solving attitude and is extremely devoted to achieving results in the client's interests. Margarita is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced TMT and IP lawyers on the market and pursues the client's goals with persistence.’
• ‘Kambourov & Partners' TMT team is highly skilled and experienced in the TMT sector and provides support and valuable guidance in very complex matters.’
• ‘Mario Arabistanov is a highly capable, responsive and supportive lawyer with in-depth knowledge in the field. It is a pleasure working with him.’
• ‘The TMT team of Kambourov & Partners has been supporting our organisation in complex litigation, providing well-thought-out strategies and creative solutions to unique challenges. They have demonstrated a proactive approach to case preparation, taking into account all our specific needs.’
• ‘Margarita Guigova and Mario Arabistanov have been invaluably helpful to our projects and legal defence, always providing support and insight without delay.’
• ‘Mario Arabistanov is knowledgeable on regulatory and compliance issues, is always on point with his advice, and follows up on pending topics, keeping us on top of our own obligations.’
