A standout feature of Schoenherr’s healthcare and life sciences practice is its expertise in relation to food and consumer non-food goods legal matters, where the team handles a litany of regulatory, compliance and consumer protection mandates, led by Elena Todorova, who has ‘profound knowledge’ in this field. Next to food business operators and manufacturers, the team also regularly advises healthcare, pharma and R&D companies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The practice is really business oriented, well understands and knows the legal background, authority practice and it is able to provide a business and practical solution and not just theoretical advice.’

  • ‘People we have worked with are very responsive, understand the pressing matter of time for the business and are able to provide high quality service within limited amount of time.’

  • ‘They provide perfect assistance and know-how and they are very professional. This practice has reputation for excellence and professionalism. I see Elena Todorova as a one of the key experts in this field in the country.’

  • ‘When we speak about Elena Todorova the first thing that must be mentioned is that she has profound knowledge. She is an excellent lawyer. Quality and professionalism. I would recommend her always.’

Key clients

  • Queisser Pharma Bulgaria
  • Bulstrad Life
  • Home Medic
  • Schreiber Foods Bulgaria
  • Dimitar Madjarov
  • OMV
  • DentaTechnika
  • Amway
  • Dr Oetker
  • RED Bull
  • KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advising the acquisition of Home Medic by the SAT Health Group and the acquisition of Medical Center AmeriMed by the Bulstrad Life Vienna Insurance Group.
  • Advising KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH on the regulatory aspects of its local business regarding consumer protection as well as on the regulatory and IP aspects of cosmetic product labelling and advertising of non-food issues.
  • Advising Capital One Bank on the Bulgarian aspects of a $31m senior debt financing for Healthcare Components Group's acquisition of American Optics – Endoscope Replacement Parts and Replacement Parts Industries.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elena Todorova

Other key lawyers

Alexandra Minioti, Marin Demirev, Gergana Roussinova-Ivanova