Kambourov & Partners’ corporate and M&A team provide comprehensive legal advice to national and international clients across the IT, manufacturing, energy and telecoms sectors, where the team continues to excel across large cross-border M&A mandates, as well as advising on strategic investments, reorganistions and restructurings. Vladimir Rangeloff, who has long-term experience in M&A projects as well as corporate finance, private equity and post-M&A restructurings, and Veronika Hadjieva, who increasingly works on large transactions in the IT space, jointly lead the team. Other key members of the department include Angel Rizov, whose expertise lies in M&A transactions, Christian Dimitrov, who often handles corporate matters, including advice on corporate governance and regulatory matters, and Todor Vlaykov, who is well versed in cross border M&A transactions and divestments.‘Their team was thorough, responsive and offered clear, practical advice that helped us navigate complex workplace matters and we appreciate the professional support which insures high success level including in court proceeding.’‘Provided excellent support on commercial, corporate and M&A law issues. A special appreciation to Christian Dimitrov and Veronika Hadjieva, who were thorough, responsive and offered clear, practical advice that helped us navigate complex workplace matters and we appreciate the professional support which insures high success level.’
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Kambourov & Partners’ corporate and M&A team provide comprehensive legal advice to national and international clients across the IT, manufacturing, energy and telecoms sectors, where the team continues to excel across large cross-border M&A mandates, as well as advising on strategic investments, reorganistions and restructurings. Vladimir Rangeloff, who has long-term experience in M&A projects as well as corporate finance, private equity and post-M&A restructurings, and Veronika Hadjieva, who increasingly works on large transactions in the IT space, jointly lead the team. Other key members of the department include Angel Rizov, whose expertise lies in M&A transactions, Christian Dimitrov, who often handles corporate matters, including advice on corporate governance and regulatory matters, and Todor Vlaykov, who is well versed in cross border M&A transactions and divestments.‘Their team was thorough, responsive and offered clear, practical advice that helped us navigate complex workplace matters and we appreciate the professional support which insures high success level including in court proceeding.’‘Provided excellent support on commercial, corporate and M&A law issues. A special appreciation to Christian Dimitrov and Veronika Hadjieva, who were thorough, responsive and offered clear, practical advice that helped us navigate complex workplace matters and we appreciate the professional support which insures high success level.’
EU & Competition
Kambourov & Partners advises clients across a broad range of sectors on matters before the Bulgarian commission on protection of competition, including those related to unfair trading, misleading advertising and merger clearance. The firm is also provides ongoing advice on antitrust, advertisement and vertical agreement compliance, recently acting for a number of major retail and ecommerce clients. Practice head Plamen Yotov is hailed for his ‘exceptional expertise in EU legislation and competition matters’. Stefan Tzakov is adept in both contentious and non-contentious competition matters and is a highly regarded practitioner in this space.‘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. 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 problem-solving attitudes and he is extremely devoted to the results in client's interests due to his excellent knowledge of the industry.’
Energy
Kambourov & Partners is praised for ‘consistently delivering timely, strategic and effective advice’. Many of the firms’ recent mandates were in the electricity and natural gas fields, where the team provided legal counsel on the generation, infrastructure development, distribution, supply and trading of the commodities. Further areas of expertise include regulatory, M&A, corporate and commercial matters for renewable energy project developers, energy traders, investors and investor owned utilities. Stefan Tzakov leads the department and is an expert in various energy sources and has extensive experience in energy related litigation. Irena Petkova in the team is well versed in major energy projects.‘The people working in the company have knowledge in many areas, which allows them to very quickly and effectively navigate specific cases, offering effective solutions.’‘I know very well the specialists who work in the company and I can certainly confirm that they are some of the best professionals in the industry.’
Intellectual Property
Kambourov & Partners is praised by clients as ‘extremely responsive, business oriented and to the point’ with ’deep knowledge of IP law’. The team is well versed in copyright and trade mark litigation, industrial property protection, IP registrations and trade mark filings at the Bulgarian Patent Office, while also providing ongoing trade mark portfolio management advice. The firm’s diverse client list includes a number of companies from the media and entertainment and fashion industries. Margarita Guigova heads up the team and handles litigation and ongoing advisory mandates in the IP field, with a particular focus on media clients. Yana Todorova is a key member of the team and has expertise in EU IP regulations.‘What sets them apart is their deep understanding of our industry and business objectives, allowing them to offer tailored, strategic advice rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. They consistently deliver innovative approaches to our challenges.’‘Margarita Guigova is an invaluable asset to our business. Her ability to anticipate challenges and provide solutions has been very valuable. Yana Todorova is a trade mark gem! Her quick response time, and thorough understanding of the nuances of our brand have ensured that nothing slips through the cracks. Her proactive approach has given us the confidence.’
Projects and PPP
Singled out for their ‘unmatched ability to navigate the complexities of large-scale project development’, Kambourov & Partners excel across all stages of complex infrastructure projects, from the initial public procurement to the eventual development, construction and operation. Among the firms’ recent caseload are domestic transport infrastructure projects, namely rail and road projects, and various renewable energy developments. Stefan Tzakov leads the practice alongside Atanas Shopov, with the former bringing extensive experience in tender documentation, concessions proposals and negotiations to the team, and the latter expertise in project development and construction aspects.‘The practice is unique due to its ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, particularly in challenging procurement processes. Their ability to collaborate with public authorities, subcontractors and other stakeholders is unmatched, resulting in seamless project execution.’‘The team at Kambourov & Partners is comprised of highly skilled professionals who not only excel in legal expertise but also bring a level of dedication, innovation and strategic insight that truly sets them apart. In particular, Stefan Tzakov, Atanas Shopov, Dimitar Alexandrov and Ivan Raykov have been key to our long-term success. They each bring their own unique strengths to the table, combining deep legal knowledge with a personal commitment to the success of our projects.’
Real Estate
Kambourov & Partners maintain an active real estate practice, capable of advising an impressive roster of domestic and international clients on planning and construction matters, legal due diligence, acquisitions and real estate disputes, most recently urban planning disputes. The team covers work across a variety of areas including transport, energy, office and manufacturing. Atanas Shopov leads the practice and is experienced in residential and recreational projects, leading all stages of the developments.‘Their team delivered exceptional service in real estate matters and outstanding legal support.’
‘A special appreciation to Atanas Shopov with her thorough understanding of the market, attention to detail and proactive approach ensured smooth and successful achievement of the company.’
Transport
Boasting ‘deep industry expertise and a proactive, problem-solving approach’, Kambourov & Partners follow a multidisciplinary approach to handle corporate, finance, competition and contentious matters in the transport field. The firm has experience on a broad range of infrastructure projects, namely in the aviation, rail, automotive and shipping and ports sectors. Stefan Tzakov and Atanas Shopov head the practice and are well versed in all aspects of the public procurement, PPP and concessions process.‘Kambourov & Partners' transport practice is distinguished by its deep industry expertise and proactive, problem-solving approach. The team is not only well-versed in the legal frameworks governing transport infrastructure but also deeply understands the technical and operational aspects of large transport projects.’‘Working with Kambourov & Partners’ Transport team has been an exceptional experience, thanks to the remarkable individuals who continuously go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results.’
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Kambourov & Partners covers a broad array of work within the banking and finance field, including syndicated facility agreements, intercreditor agreements and loan agreements as part of project financing mandates, as well as handling a range of regulatory questions and litigation mandates for banks, financial institutions and corporates. Practice head Yavor Kambourov is experienced in restructuring, litigation, insolvency and bankruptcy cases and often consults banks and financial institutions in this capacity. Vladimir Rangeloff is a key name in the department and covers syndicated financing, financial collateral arrangements and debt restructuring, amongst other work.‘Very professional and responsible during the whole process. They are very attentive to detail, not leaving any stones unturned. Have extremely good knowledge when it comes to company buyouts, due diligence and negotiation process.’‘Ivo Alexandrov is very professional partner in the firm. We are working closely with him the last 4 years and we have full trust and confidence to his proposals, deal architecture and being at the whole process on our side.’
Healthcare
Kambourov & Partners broad healthcare practice supports healthcare providers, pharma companies and consumer goods manufacturers, including health supplements, in a broad range of day-to-day matters. Recent work has included due diligence on clinical trials, patent registration of products, medical distribution advice as well counsel on regulatory, employment and consumer protection questions. Ivo Alexandrov, who specialises on regulatory and compliance mandates in the healthcare sector, and Andrey Alexandrov, who is an expert employment, data protection and white collar crime, jointly lead the team.'The individuals I have worked with have shown a great care for my inquiries and passionate approach to resolving them.'
TMT
Clients turn to Kambourov & Partners' TMT practice for its ‘prompt and high-quality services’, covering large, complex transactions, regulatory compliance advice and day-to-day assistance across a range of legal sectors. Furthermore, the team is active on contentious matters, including competition cases, and consult leading clients across the IT, media and entertainment and telecoms fields. Margarita Guigova leads the team and has a focus on the media and entertainment sector, while also advising some notable telecommunications companies. Mario Arabistanov has established experience in data protection compliance matters, and was made partner in April 2024.‘Kambourov & Partners’ team contains highly qualified and prepared professionals. Thanks to their proactive approach, potential issues were identified and addressed promptly, sparing us from unnecessary hurdles down the line.’‘Margarita Guigova has been very responsive, highly knowledgeable and very helpful. Margarita has shown creativity and has established herself as a true professional in our relations.’
