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Banking & Finance Lawyers in Bulgaria

As a participant in the global banking and finance industry, you are faced with increasing financial, regulatory and political pressures. New rules on capital requirements, risk profile and investor protection pose challenges for your organisation. We have unmatched geographical coverage and more internationally qualified banking and finance partners on the ground in CEE than any other law firm. We are your first port of call whether you are planning a cross-border transaction with a multi-jurisdictional security package or loan portfolio or implementing a first-of-a-kind financing structure in your domestic market.

Whether you are a financial institution, equity house, asset manager, mutual fund, accountant, privately owned company, corporation or public entity, your business is only as good as the products and services you sell. That’s why we organise our teams along the business lines of your sector, giving us deep insight into the commercial and legal issues you face. From general corporate lending to acquisition and leveraged finance, derivatives and securitisations to real estate finance and corporate recovery, we can help you achieve the best outcome, both locally and across jurisdictions.

 
Ivan Gergov
Ivan Gergov
Partner
Head of Private Equity
Bulgaria, Sofia
Ivan Gergov is an attorney-at-law and Partner working in the corporate/M&A practice of CMS Sofia. He advises clients on a broad range of corporate law matters, with a particular focus on M&A deals, corporate...
Elitsa Ivanova
Elitsa Ivanova
Partner
Head of Finance
Bulgaria, Sofia
Elitsa Ivanova is a dual English and Bulgarian qualified partner in the International Finance team of CMS and head of the Finance practice at CMS Sofia, with more than 15 years of professional experience...
Gentscho Pavlov
Gentscho Pavlov
Partner
Co-Managing Partner of CMS Sofia and CEE Partner
Bulgaria, Sofia
Additionally, Gentscho Pavlov advises corporations, banks and multinationals on employment and HR issues. His special focus is on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. He has a highly commercial...
Dimitar Zwiatkow
Dimitar Zwiatkow
Partner
Co-Head of Energy, Projects and Construction
Bulgaria, Sofia
In the area of Energy law Dimitar has strong expertise in renewables and projects, PPP and public procurement. Over the years, he has advised on renewables, combined heat and power (CHP), waste to energy...
Konstantin Altandzhiyski
Senior Associate
Bulgaria, Sofia
Konstantin Altandzhiyski also has a particular focus on litigation, enforcement, and insolvency matters, having gained experience in the field representing Bulgarian banks before civil and commercial...
Katerina Hristova
Katerina Hristova
Senior Associate
Bulgaria, Sofia
Katerina Hristova is a Senior Associate in the Finance team of CMS Sofia. Prior to joining CMS she has worked both in private practice and in the in-house legal department of a Bulgarian bank gaining...
Konstantin Stoyanov
Konstantin Stoyanov
Senior Associate
Bulgaria, Sofia
Konstantin Stoyanov is a dual English and Bulgarian qualified Senior Associate in the Finance Department of CMS Sofia. He specialises in financing, regulatory, capital markets and commercial matters...
Elitsa Hinova
Elitsa Hinova
Associate
Bulgaria, Sofia
Elitsa’s expertise includes advising companies on numerous M&A transactions, project developments, business restructurings and regulatory compliance matters. Elitsa also has distinctive experience with...