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Technology-related M&A transactions lie at the heart of Schoenherr‘s TMT practice, which recently advised global technology group e& on the high-value acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group’s assets across Eastern and Southern Europe. Other strengths of the team include advising on the launching of operations and new products on the Bulgarian technology market and the surrounding regulations, as well as day-to-day matters regarding data protection, IP and IT. The team assists mobile operators, telecoms providers, international technology companies and fintechs and is led by Ilko Stoyanov. Privacy lawyer Stefana Tsekova is another name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly demonstrated. We consider the level of service to be excellent, and we would like to emphasise that the answers to our questions were provided by Schoenherr law office in due time. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with the in-house lawyers of the company.’

  • ‘Ilko Stoyanov has exceptional knowledge and experience in the field of TMT legislation and projects.’

Key clients

  • Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
  • Hypercapital Inc.
  • S.A. SPADEL N.V.
  • SendinBlue
  • Chaos Software
  • NTT DATA Business Solutions
  • Avenue One
  • ABN AMRO Bank
  • Coöperative Rabobank
  • ING Bank
  • INVESTEC Bank
  • Bulgarian Telecommunications Company AD
  • Ringier AG
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • United Group
  • Leoni AG
  • Thales
  • OMV Bulgaria
  • Amway
  • Deutsche Bank
  • GTS TELECOM
  • Trivago
  • KKCG Group/Aricoma Group International AB

Work highlights

  • Advised e& on the acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group's assets in CEE for EUR 2.15 billion.
  • Advised SpaceX on the introduction of its Starlink satellite internet constellation services to the European market.
  • Advised Hypercapital Inc. on the setting up of a digital currency trading joint venture targeted to wholesale and retail customers.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ilko Stoyanov

Other key lawyers

Stefana Tsekova