Open Invitations to 1-to-1 Talks with our Partner Pavel Hristov
Our founding partner Pavel Hristov will be available to speak via one-to-one videocall with the first ten aspiring lawyers who reach out here to directly email him. ‘Just like last year, I can promise that I will be interested to learn about you, your experiences, goals and perspective’, says Pavel. Drop a line, if you […]
Bulgarian Competition Authority Publishes Annual Report
The Bulgarian competition authority published its annual 2022 report, with a significant delay. Repeatedly, the numbers confirm that the competition commission (CPC) still focuses its practice and resources in areas falling outside the traditional competition and antitrust. The CPC opened total 873 cases and issued 651 decisions, including 778 relating to public procurement (538 decisions), […]
Memo of Pavel Hristov on Dealmaking in the Current Economic Cycle
This is not simply a market correction. It is a downward phase of the current economic cycle and its effects on dealmaking will be lasting. There are also new opportunities for both buyers and owners. Please read our memo and let us know of your thoughts. Memorandum Hristov Partners MandA Outlook Q2Q3 2023
Hristov Partners Acted on the Business Combination of AIOPSGROUP and valantic
Our firm advised the founders and selling shareholders of AIOPSGROUP. The acquisition of a majority shareholding interest and a business combination of AIOPSGROUP and valantic GmbH will undoubtedly be among the major deals in the thriving Bulgarian IT sector. We acted as sellers’ lead counsel, organised and coordinated a roster of multi-jurisdictional legal teams in […]
M&A Due Diligence Focus on Undocumented Information
In the context of an acquisition, the legal due diligence should, but sometimes fails to, take into account information that is not recorded in the due diligence documents made available in the data room. When acting on buy-side, a very important aspect of legal due diligence that may often be neglected or overlooked, is summarising […]
The Jury is Out for CEE Deal of the Year Awards 2022
Very pleased to announce that for a fifth successive year our corporate and M&A partner Pavel Hristov has joined Bulgaria Country Selection Committee for the 2022 CEE Deal of the Year Awards. These are the leading peer-selected awards for the legal industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The CEE Deal of the Year Awards […]
Hristov Partners Celebrate 10th Anniversary
We celebrate our firm’s 10th anniversary. On reflection, together we have created a reliable, reputable and sustainable law firm. With: * world class lawyers * a roster of fantastic loyal clients, multinational, international and domestic * an international strategy focused on our capabilities in M&A transactions * a strong long-standing international referral network * lasting […]
Chambers Global Legal Rankings Confirm Our Firm’s Recognition
The Chambers Global 2023 rankings again included Hristov & Partners among the leading 12 corporate and commercial law firms in Bulgaria. The number of the ranked firms this year (12) is down from 14 in the last year’s ranking. ‘We are grateful for this high recognition from the Chambers’ independent researchers, based on positive feedback […]
Bulgarian National Bank Continues Rising Interest Rate
As from December 1, the Bulgarian National Bank increased the Base Interest Rate to 1.30%. This is the third consecutive increase in the last three months. The interest rise is to address the high inflation which in the BNB estimate will be c. 15% on annual basis at the year end. Going forward, BNB will […]
Hristov & Partners Advised on the Sale of Fidelis Research
We are delighted to have acted for a seller financial investor on the sale of its shares in the capital of Fidelis Research to BioIVT, a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners. Fidelis Research is an innovative, fast-growing biospecimen and clinical trials group of companies, headquartered in Bulgaria, operating across South East Europe. Our team […]