A standout feature of CMS‘ healthcare practice is its experience across Central and Eastern Europe, predominantly in multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and divestments for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices clients. In addition, the team's varied caseload includes advice on clinical trials and non-interventional studies, as well as daily legal assistance on regulatory and commercial matters, data protection, marketing and employment queries. Litigation expert Assen Georgiev leads the practice alongside Anna Tanova, who covers various commercial matters pertaining to the life sciences and healthcare industry.

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Key clients

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Essity

Work highlights

  • Advising Johnson & Johnson on a wide range of commercial, personal data protection, regulatory, contract review, IP and employment matters, as well as on the establishment and conduct of clinical trials and non-interventional studies in Bulgaria.
  • Advising Essity on issues regarding possible retail brand compatibility and composability claims in Bulgaria.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Assen Georgiev, Anna Tanova