Diana Dimova
KinstellarKinstellar is well equipped to handle large M&A transactions across the financial services, telecommunication, technology, energy and real estate sectors. The team, led by practice head Diana Dimova advised the Saudi Arabian telecom company TAWAL in their acquisition of the tower assets of United Group B.V. across southeastern Europe, which has been valued at EUR 1.2 billion. Dimova is well versed in corporate and M&A matters, private equity transactions and infrastructure projects. Nina Tsifudina jointly leads the practice alongside Dimova and works closely with global IT companies, private equity and venture capital companies on a range of corporate and commercial matters. Atanas Mihaylov additionally brings expertise in corporate reorganizations and entry into the Bulgarian market to the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Eager to assist and highly knowledgeable. Diana Dimova, Antonia Mavrova and Nina Tsifudina are all exceptional.’
‘Diana Dimova is hands down the best M&A lawyer in Bulgaria. Diana helped meet a ridiculously tight deadline to signing with superb and practical advice.'
- 'Nina Tsifudina is a super technical and commercial lawyer.'
- 'Kinstellar really have an edge for exceptional client experience - one of the best firms I have worked with anywhere for skill level of lawyers, insights into industry and commitment to solving problems.'
- ‘Great team comprised of strong professionals. Very proactive and forward looking.’
Key clients
- TAWAL
- YouGov
- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
- KBC Bank
- OCP SA
- 52 Entertainment
- Nielsen Consumer
- ZOO Group Stefanov LLC
- Muehlhan AG
- Yanolja Cloud Pte. Ltd.
- DUAL Europe GmbH
- FT Publications
- UKG
Work highlights
- Advised TAWAL on the acquisition of the tower assets of United Group B.V. for EUR 1.2 billion.
- Advised KBC Bank on the merger between KBC Bank Bulgaria and United Bulgarian Bank following KBC’s acquisition of Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria.
- Advised YouGov plc on the acquisition of the European Consumer Panel Business of GfK, a German for EUR 315 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nina Tsifudina
KinstellarPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diana Dimova, Nina Tsifudina