From start-up companies through to large public and private companies, a range of local and international companies turn to Stoeva, Tchompalov & Znepolski for its expert advice on M&A, corporate governance and general corporate matters, and commercial litigation. The team is co-led by founding partners Iordan Tchompalov and Irina Stoeva, while the former has extensive experience in supervising mergers and acquisitions, the latter has experience of a plethora of commercial projects.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Irina Stoeva has business acumen, follows a pragmatic approach and is highly motivated to go the extra mile when needed to get a deal done.'
  • 'Iordan Tchompalov is very active across domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity transactions and financings. He has excellent knowledge and a good sense of what is needed to be done to make the deal work.'
  • 'Miroslava Iordanova is very competent and efficient lawyer that goes directly to the point.’
  • ‘I am very happy with the work of Miroslava Iordanova, Tihomir Todorov and Vanya Todorova – they are knowledgeable and efficient. Natalia Yordanova is an exceptional litigator.’

  • ‘The whole team is highly skilled and knowledgeable with relevant experience in the corporate and commercial matters. Irina Stoeva and Iordan Tchompalov have excellent legal background and expertise in the field of private equity. They are able to go beyond and above to deliver what the client asked for. Miroslava Iordanova and Tihomir Todorov are passionate young lawyers ready to take every challenge met by the client and to find an appropriate solution.’

  • ‘Stoeva, Tchompalov & Znepolski's team has extensive knowledge in corporate and commercial law and provide efficient and pragmatic advice based on their knowledge of the market. The team operates smoothly, delivering high quality results on time and always showing a genuine interest in the business.'

  • ‘The lawyers from Stoeva, Tchompalov and Znepolski meet tight deadlines and are extremely reliable. They easily understand corporate law issues and solve them effectively.’

  • ‘The law firm serves both Bulgarian and international clients across varying sectors. What I appreciate the most is that STZ lawyers pay attention to the minor issues from the day-to-day business as they do with the big projects. They are trustworthy and make client feels comfortable and confident when taking business decision.'

Key clients

  • Eurohold Bulgaria AD
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Electrohold group (former CEZ group in Bulgaria)
  • SDI Group
  • Dialogue Plus Ltd
  • KWU International Professional League EAD
  • Industry Development Holding JSC
  • Adara AD
  • Premier Fond REIT
  • Samex Ltd.
  • Texim Bank
  • Alteron REIT
  • We Love Digi Ltd
  • Dealing Financial Company
  • Bolkan & Sea properties REIT
  • Nielsen Admosphere A.S
  • Periggo
  • Cardbox JSC
  • EU Consult Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised the SDI Group and its shareholders on the sale of SDI Group to the Polish Unilink owned by Acrisure.
  • Advised on the liquidation of the Bulgarian subsidiary Nielsen.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Iordan Tchompalov, Irina Stoeva

Other key lawyers

Miroslava Iordanova, Tihomir Todorov