Katerina Kraeva
Wolf TheissWolf Theiss‘ team provides expert advice on strategic investments and funding initiatives for financial institutions and private equity funds, as well as assisting with domestic and cross-border financing transactions, and providing regulatory advice to banks and fintech companies. Katerina Kraeva, who advises on acquisition finance, project finance and restructuring, jointly leads the team with Richard Clegg, who has extensive expertise in transactions in the technology and regulated sectors, and often represents funds, founders and blue-chip corporates. Ivan Mangatchev has expertise in regulatory issues in the European financial sector.
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‘The team is great - we've always received swift and reliable assistance.’
‘Katerina Kraeva and Ivan Ivanov are our regular advisors for Bulgarian local law matters. They're both great.’
‘Wolf Theiss Bulgaria is among the best law firms in Bulgaria, as I have personally worked with most of them. Very committed and knowledgeable in the IT industry, great integrity and personal attitude. ’
‘Richard Clegg and Ivan Ivanov - both a pleasure to work with.’
‘A well structured team of international and local experts in Sofia and extremely high competency on an extensive number of fields. ’
‘Katerina Kraeva is a reputable, eagle-eyed, highly-responsible expert who manages very efficiently the local teamwork and work flow.'
- 'Ivan Mangatchev is an excellent lawyer renowned for his unwavering dedication to clients. Diligent and hard-working, he consistently provides top-notch legal advice tailored to his clients' specific needs. Ivan's commitment to client satisfaction and his meticulous approach make him a trusted advisor in the fields of banking and finance.’
Key clients
- IFC
- BNP Personal Finance
- Belozem Solar Park 3
- EuShipments
- Supplier Plus
- METRO AG
- EIB
- JP Morgan Securities
- UniCredit Bulbank
- DSK Bank
- OTP
- Apollo Global Management
Work highlights
- Advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the acquisition of a minority stake in Bulgaria's largest pension insurance fund, Doverie.
- Advised BNP Paribas on the sale of its personal finance leg to Eurobank Bulgaria.
- Assisted in the development of Bulgaria's largest photovoltaic energy park so far, Belozem 3, from every possible angle, including with the EUR 125 million financing.
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Katerina Kraeva, Richard Clegg