
International pharmaceutical companies and their Bulgarian subsidiaries rely on Dimitrov, Petrov & Co for day-to-day support on issues of price regulation and reimbursements of medicinal products, contracts with wholesalers and service providers, clinical trials as well as IP, consumer protection and advertising compliance matters. The group is also frequently handles contentious mandates, including patent litigation, employment disputes and medical malpractice cases. Zoya Todorova, who is praised for her ‘in-depth industry knowledge’, provides regulatory advice to pharma companies and leads the practice alongside Martin Zahariev, whose expertise lies in intellectual property, life sciences and data protection. Yana Georgieva is a key part of the team and provides ongoing support to pharmaceutical companies as well as handling various trade mark matters.
Testimonials
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‘The team provides timely and working solutions. As an end customer, this is what makes the difference.’
‘I work with Yana Georgieva. She is collaborative, responsive, trustworthy, engaged and provides timely and working solutions.’
‘I had an excellent experience working with DPC on a variety of healthcare and life Sciences cases in BG. Their team is composed of highly skilled and competent individuals, with great experience and business acumen, providing thorough and pragmatic counsel.’
‘Zoya Todorova is very knowledgeable and thorough in her approach. She always provides strategic advice tailored to each situation and the company's needs, breaking down complex legal issues into clear, actionable steps. Yana Georgieva is a valuable external counsel, very experienced in the difficult healthcare and life science legal landscape of the country and always provides in-depth advise in complicated matters. Her attention to detail, combined with a proactive and results-driven approach particularly stand out.’
‘They have unmatched experience in both healthcare and life sciences and technology law. We rely on them not only for legal expertise but for forward-thinking advice on navigating risks and leveraging opportunities in the health tech space. DPC are the go-to legal strategists for life sciences companies looking to revolutionise the future of healthcare.’
‘Martin Zahariev possesses top-notch expertise in the areas of data & technology, healthcare and life sciences and intellectual property law. Yana Georgieva is another lawyer form the team I really admire and enjoy working with.’
‘Very in-depth industry knowledge.’
‘Zoya Todorova - very in-depth industry knowledge.’
Key clients
- Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch
- Johnson & Johnson Bulgaria EOOD: Janssen-Cilag International
- Eli Lilly/SUISSE/SA
- Medison Pharma Trading
- Zaklady Farmaceutyczne POLPHARMA S.A
- Pharmalake Bulgaria EOOD
- Hell Energy
- Ergomed
- PMA – Pharma Marketing|Advisors
Work highlights
- Provides complex and daily legal support to Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch.
- Provides regular legal advice on a variety of matters to Janssen-Cilag.
- Provides regular legal advice on a variety of matters to Eli Lilly/SUISSE/SA.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zoya Todorova, Martin Zahariev