Penkov, Markov & Partners

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Penkov, Markov & Partners is well versed in advising on the regulations surrounding medicinal products, clinical trials, the distribution of food supplements and healthcare products, enabling the team to assist clients ranging from small domestic companies through to multinational players with day-to-day matters. Roman Stoyanov leads the practice and extends the team's offering to include representation in pharma litigation and healthcare-related disputes.

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  • ‘Outstanding lawyers with great expertise and full commitment to the matter. Highly recommended!’

  • ‘Roman Stoyanov is excellent to work with - he is always reachable and has very deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector.’

  • ‘They are proactive - for any problem they offer you a range of solutions and help you understand which is the best one for you. They help with problem solving and give quick and competent feedback.’

  • ‘I haven't needed to work with other firms because I have already found the best working with Roman Stoyanov.’

  • ‘Penkov, Markov & Partners is a very trusted and reputable legal firm. They manage to nurture the client relationship and provide not only legal assistance to our company, but also help us with some private matters. That is why we always recommend them.’

  • ‘Roman Stoyanov provides top-quality legal advice and expertise. Ana Krusteva combines IP expertise with great knowledge of the healthcare industry, thus meeting all of our business needs. Tihomir Tishev is a young member of the team, but demonstrated prominent skills in the sphere.’

  • ‘Penkov, Markov and Partners went above and beyond to provide me with exceptional legal support. They were always accessible and responsive to my questions. They provided me with insightful advice that not only addressed my immediate needs but also ensured long-term compliance and success for my business. I recommend their services to anyone in need of top-tier legal representation in this field.’

  • ‘Roman Stoyanov is a highly skilled lawyer, providing on-point legal advice. His legal expertise is truly remarkable, and he demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricacies of my cases.’

Key clients

  • Pierre Fabre Bulgaria EOOD
  • Berlin-Chemie/A. Menarini Bulgaria EOOD
  • Berlin-Chemie AG/A. Menarini Research & Business Service GmbH
  • Fresenius Medical Care Bulgaria EOOD
  • SMTL Puldin Ltd.
  • NaturProdukt OOD
  • InnoPharma S.r.l., International Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and its Bulgarian subsidiary InnoPharma International BG
  • Anji Pharmaceuticals
  • Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Convex EOOD
  • Fidelis Research AD
  • UniBiomed OOD

Work highlights

  • Advising Fidelis Research AD on the complex requirements of its assignors and of medical institutions, from both a legal and ethical perspective, in view of the lack of regulatory framework for the conduct of collecting and performing of analyses of biospecimens for research purposes.
  • Represented Naturprodukt OOD in proceedings before the National Council for Self-Regulation over allegations made by a competitor of violation of the rules on the advertising of food supplements.
  • Assisted Naturprodukt OOD with the launch of a new product line containing cannabidiol.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roman Stoyanov

Other key lawyers

Ana Krusteva, Tihomir Tishev