Bulgarian Justice – Heading towards a Digital Future
Digitalization is gaining territory in Bulgarian justice. Several amendments passed recently in Bulgaria expand the scope of digital procedures and tools in Bulgarian civil and administrative procedure. Tedi Georgieva, an associate in our Sofia team, provides insights on the key changes and their practical implications in the article here.
PETERKA PARTNERS Bulgaria successful in an IP case
PETERKA PARTNERS Bulgaria successfully represented before the Bulgarian Patent Office a French governmental agency in charge of protection of French protected designations of origin and geographical indications in opposition proceedings related to two trademark applications submitted by Bulgarian companies. Registration of both trademarks was rejected with respect to the relevant classes of priority to the […]
New Framework for Sale and Servicing of Non-Performing Loans in Bulgaria
A new framework on non-performing loans is in place in Bulgaria. Have a look at the slides prepared by Iva Georgieva, an associate in our Sofia office, highlighting the key aspects of the new legislation. The new rules aim, on the one hand, at creation of more favorable conditions for the sale of non-performing loans, […]
Bulgarian Civil Procedural Code broadens mediation horizons in various disputes
Recent amendments to the Bulgarian Civil Procedural Code have introduced an obligatory information meeting for mediation in various court disputes (e.g., matrimonial matters, matters of parental responsibility, liquidation of property, certain employment disputes, numerous monetary and non-monetary claims with a value up to EUR 12 780, etc.). The court shall oblige the parties to take […]
Amendments to Arbitration Law in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Ministry of Justice has recently published a draft law providing substantial amendments to the local legal framework on arbitration. Some of the most important aspects concerned include: • Registration of arbitration institutions seated in Bulgaria as well as proceedings of ad hoc arbitrations and institutions seated abroad with a place of arbitration in […]
Sofia team succeeded in complex tort claim before Sofia Appeal Court
Peterka&Partners Bulgaria successfully represented an European air carrier in a tort claim submitted by a deported passenger against the client. The case involved unconventional legal issues in the areas of citizenship and the status of stateless persons, transportation of deported passengers, air security, border controls and an in-depth analysis of international regulations in the field […]
PETERKA PARTNERS’ Bulgarian office started the year with another deal done
Our Bulgarian office provided comprehensive assistance to one of the leading groups in Central and Eastern Europe active in the agriculture, food and chemical industries, in relation to the sale of a client’s subsidiary in Bulgaria holding a minority shareholding in a manufacturer of chemical products listed on the local stock exchange. The assistance covered […]
Another sell-side deal completed by our Sofia team
PETERKA PARTNERS’ Bulgarian office provided legal assistance to the local subsidiary of a leading global player in the field of door opening solutions with respect to the sale of a bundle of assets comprising of land, buildings and energy facilities. The comprehensive support included advice on the entire transactional documentation and all associated real estate, […]
Transactional support concerning a seaside project in Bulgaria
PETERKA&PARTNERS Bulgaria provided comprehensive assistance to a SPV established by several Czech investors in relation to the sale of a land plot in the seaside resort Sunny Beach. Our office provided full transactional support, including preparation of the documents, negotiations, representation before the notary public and all the associated advice.
Sofia team of PETERKA&PARTNERS successful in a case against Bulgarian customs
PETERKA&PARTNERS Bulgaria represented the local subsidiary of a major European logistics group in a dispute related to VAT and customs duties claimed by the Bulgarian customs authorities. The dispute involved complex legal assessment on the role and liability of a forwarder with respect to VAT and customs duties in cases where the recipient of the […]