Banking, finance and capital markets

Boyanov & Co.

Boyanov & Co. provides expert advice on the financing of large construction projects, particularly those in the renewable energy space, investments and M&A transactions, where the team acts on the lender side for the leading Bulgarian and international banks, namely United Bulgarian Bank, Raffeisenbank and J.P Morgan. Damian Simeonov leads the practice and has expertise in the financial markets and telecoms sectors and is supported by associates Ralitsa Nedkova and Georgi Drenski.

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‘Strong reputation, trusted advisor, experienced and knowledgeable lawyers, swift execution.’
‘Commercial approach to the extend possible, solution-based guidance on complex transactions.’
‘The team is very responsive, knowledgeable and trustworthy.’
‘Damian Simeonov always comes out with new ideas, and he is focused on finding solutions and move things forward.’
‘This team for me is unique because it combines a very deep knowledge and experience in the industry with energy and innovative thinking. BOYANOV have super experienced lawyers who work at international standards and are very efficient. They keep a tailor made approach and sensitivity towards the client specifics.’
‘I deal also with Damian Simeonov, Ralitza Nedkova, Georgi Drenski and a few junior lawyers. The main thing I must say they are super professionals and I really enjoy working with them. I am proud there are such well-trained people in this country.’

Key clients

Raiffeisenbank International
European Investment Bank
J.P. Morgan
Eurobank Bulgaria AD
DSK Bank AD
United Bulgarian Bank (a KBC subsidiary in Bulgaria)
UniCredit Bulbank
Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley
Permira Credit Limited

Work highlights

Advised a syndicate of UniCredit Bulbank, United Bulgarian Bank, Eurobank Bulgaria and Raiffeisen Bank International on the financing of the construction and operation of a 160 MW photovoltaic power plant in Bulgaria (in the Maglizh Municipality).
Advised UniCredit Bulbank and United Bulgarian Bank on the financing of the acquisition by Plastchim-T of Manucor S.p.A, Italy
Advised the clients on $300m Guaranteed Notes issued by Energo-Pro a.s. and guaranteed by, amongst others, its Bulgarian Subsidiary Energo-Pro Varna EAD, and issued a legal opinion on Bulgarian law aspects of the transaction.

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