New Interpretative Decision on Preliminary Contracts in Bulgaria
On May 9, 2023, the Bulgarian Supreme Court issued a new interpretative decision concerning preliminary sale contracts and their conversion into final ones. Background Preliminary contracts are contracts on future contracts, i.e., agreements signed at an early stage of a transaction that aim to bind the parties to undertake certain steps and subsequently proceed to […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Bulgaria advises a technology and logistics group operating in the CEE
PETERKA&PARTNERS Bulgaria assists the local subsidiary of a fast growing technology and logistics group operating in the CEE region providing services for e-commerce, retail, restaurants and fast food on various general commercial and compliance matters, including advice on contractual, lease, insurance, data and trade secrets protection.
PETERKA & PARTNERS Bulgaria contributes to the CEE Legal Matters Comparative Legal Guide for Corporate Governance
PETERKA & PARTNERS contributes to the latest CEE Legal Matters Comparative Legal Guide for Corporate Governance. Svetlana Todorova, Deputy Director and Senior Associate, and Ivelin Chernaev, Senior Associate, both at PETERKA & PARTNERS Bulgaria summoned up local laws, regulations, and industry standards that define the operations of a corporation and other legal responsibilities and obligations […]
Whistleblowing legislation adopted in Bulgaria
The local Bulgarian whistleblowing legislation is in place! The new law applies as from: • 2 May 2023 to employers with 250 or more employees and employers active in certain sectors irrespective of the number of employees;• 17 December 2023 to employees with 50 or more employees. Key issues to be addressed by employers: • […]
New Developments on Liability of Legal Entities for Criminal Acts in Bulgaria
Plamen Peev, Partner and Director at PETERKA & PARTNERS Bulgaria, prepared an article focusing on the new developments on liability of legal entities for criminal acts in Bulgaria and summarizing the most essential conditions for the liability of legal entities. For more detailed information please see the full article.
Supreme Court of Cassation Decision on Payment of Dividends
On 31 October 2022, the Supreme Court of Cassation, the court of final instance in Bulgaria which also exercises judicial oversight over the accurate and uniform application of the law, issued a decision related to distribution of profit and the payment of dividends by joint stock companies. For further information you please see the full […]
Our Sofia office advised a pharmaceutical company focusing on prevention and treatment of allergy products, on various aspects arising in the context of application of the EU sanctions regulations
Our Sofia office advised a pharmaceutical company focusing on prevention and treatment of allergy products, on various aspects arising in the context of application of the EU sanctions regulations, including with respect to complex contractual and financial implications.
PETERKA & PARTNERS at Globaladvocaten annual conference in San Francisco
Plamen Peev, Partner and Director for Bulgaria, represented our firm at the annual meeting of the Globaladvocaten network which this year took place in San Francisco. It was a true delight to meet fellow professionals and great friends from all over the world, share viewpoints on hot topics and enjoy the wonderful California in September. […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Bulgaria provided comprehensive legal assistance to a leading provider of facility management services in the region of CEE with respect to the acquisition of a Bulgarian business
The Bulgarian team of PETERKA & PARTNERS provided comprehensive legal assistance to a leading provider of facility management services in the region of CEE with respect to the acquisition of a Bulgarian company active in the sector. The deal marks the client’s entry to the Bulgarian market and its further CEE expansion. Our services covered […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS ranked by IFLR 1000 in five offices
We are happy to be recognised by the prestigious IFLR 1000 ranking in M&A category.We have been ranked in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania. Congratulations to our M&A team! We are grateful for the support of our clients.