Corporate & Commercial

Behind every successful business lies a structure designed to evolve. Corporate and commercial transactions are not just legal formalities – they are strategic opportunities to unlock growth, streamline operations, and strengthen market position. Whether entering new markets, consolidating operations, or securing external investment, the right legal foundation allows businesses to operate with confidence in a shifting commercial landscape.

Comprehensive legal support is available in the field of corporate and commercial law, with a focus on delivering practical, results-oriented advice that combines legal precision with deep commercial awareness. This includes guidance throughout the full life cycle of a business – from formation and governance to complex transactions, restructuring, and exit strategies.

Legal advice is tailored to companies across industries such as technology, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing and product innovation, retail, consumer brands, and hospitality.

Core areas of expertise:

• Company Formation and Corporate Structuring
  Incorporation of commercial entities in Bulgaria, including subsidiaries and joint ventures, as well as assistance with establishing branch offices. Advisory on mergers, demergers, spin-offs, and internal restructuring.

• M&A Transactions and Legal Due Diligence
  Comprehensive legal support in transactions related to mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations – from initial negotiations and confidentiality agreements to full legal due diligence, risk analysis, and drafting and execution of share or asset purchase agreements.

• Merger Control and Competition Compliance
  Analysis of merger control thresholds and preparation of filings before the Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) in accordance with applicable competition law.

• Corporate Governance and Shareholder Relations
  Assistance with management changes, governance structures, and corporate resolutions. Advising in relation to negotiations between shareholders/partners and formalization of the agreed arrangements, including matters related to founders’ rights, issuance of preferred shares, mechanisms for resolving shareholder/partner disputes, and other related issues.

• Share Transactions and Capital Restructuring
  Legal support for share transfers, share repurchase arrangements, option plans, and capital contributions in kind. Solutions for undercapitalized companies.

• Shareholder Financing and Exit Strategies
  Structuring shareholder loans, additional capital contributions, as well as legal planning for investment exits, business succession, and buyouts.

• Drafting of Commercial and Transactional Documents
  Preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts and corporate documentation supporting daily operations, strategic partnerships, and cross-border transactions.

• Company Liquidation
  Legal assistance with voluntary and compulsory liquidation, including preparation of required filings and coordination with regulatory authorities.