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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 […]
The next most valuable asset in M&A
You will hardly be surprised: people. High-growth companies will be challenged to justify record high valuations based on revenue growth only, they must firmly stand on the path of sustainable profitability. Hence, people (founders, executives, top and mid-level management and key employees), with their often unique skillsets, expertise, experience and reputation, will be instrumental to […]
M&A Due Diligence Management Presentations
Another very important aspect in a M&A process. Top management (nowadays very often includes the founder/s of the target company, the masterminds behind the successful business venture) may sell the company (at a premium) or deter potential investors. Generally, management presentations to investors and their advisers will be considered disclosures (disclosed facts) against the representations […]
Chambers Global 2022 Confirms Hristov & Partners Top Rankings
The newly published 2022 Global edition of one of the most prestigious international legal directories Chambers & Partners confirms our firm’s place among the top 10 corporate and commercial firms on the Bulgarian legal market. Hristov & Partners retains its ranking as a Band 3 firm and our partner Pavel Hristov keeps his Band 2 […]