Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov is reputed for the depth of its expertise in M&A, privatization and private equity transactions, where it covers the full spectrum from small to large-cap transactions in both national and international capacities. Among their clients are global corporations and investors, private equity and venture capital funds as well as financial institutions and increasingly start-ups. Zdravka Ugrinova is an expert in corporate and commercial law, and private equity transactions, while Violetta Kunze focuses her practice on the TMT sector, and leads on many cross-border M&A transactions. This duo jointly lead the practice. Valentin Bojilov, who specialises in M&A, private equity and joint ventures, was made partner in January 2023 as was Gergana Monovska - clients consider both lawyers to be 'amazing'.
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‘Excellent team - responsive, knowledgeable, all-rounded expertise. And pleasant to work with!’
‘Zdravka Ugrinova and Ralitsa Gougleva are both amazing. They are my go-to lawyers for anything related to Bulgaria. I have had excellent experience working with them without exceptions.’
Key clients
- The Rohatyn Group (TRG)
- PPF Group
- Desarollo Agricola Y Minero SA (DAYMSA)
- INTEGRAL Venture Partners
- Angel’s Estate Winery, Purcari Wineries PLC
- The administrators and senior secured lenders of Bulsatcom UH Holdco Limited
- European Innovation Council Fund (EIC)
- MarketStar Holdings, LLC
- MYX AD
- AbbVie Inc.
- Accenture
- BMW I Ventures
- Oman Investment Authority
- Residence Control EOOD, dba M2M Services
- Bianor Holding AD
- Cognyte Technologies Israel LTD
- Silverline Partners–- Fund LP
- Eljoy AD
- INVENIO PARTNERS FUND II SCSP (formerly, Empower Capital Fund II SCSP)
- SCHREIBER EUROPE S.L.
- HEXACORP LTD
- Come Forth Capital EOOD
- Maple Bear
- Froneri Bulgaria EOOD, part of Nestlé group
- BUNGE
- BAT
- Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd.
- ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 AD
- Emma Alpha Holding Ltd.
- SKF Bearings Bulgaria EAD
- IBM Bulgaria
- Tick42
- Ingram Micro
- Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp.)
Work highlights
- Advised The Rohatyn Group, a global asset management firm, on all local legal aspects of the acquisition from KJK Capital of an indirect majority stake in Leader-96 EOOD.
- Advised the administrators and senior secured lenders of Bulsatcom UH Holdco Limited on the sale Bulsatcom EOOD, to Viva Corporate Bulgaria EOOD.
- Advised PPF Group on the Bulgarian regulatory law aspects associated with the sale of a 50%-plus-one-share stake in PPF Telecom Group's assets in Bulgaria to e&.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Valentin Bojilov
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov
Ralitsa Gougleva
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & VelichkovLeading partners
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Practice head
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Zdravka Ugrinova, Violetta Kunze