With established experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, Boyanov & Co. continues to advise healthcare and life sciences clients on intellectual property matters including protection, prosecution and enforcement of IP rights. The group also advises on pharmaceutical antitrust, patent litigation and both local and EU regulatory matters. As a former judge, Kina Chuturkova stands out for her work in litigation and international arbitration proceedings, and leads the team along with Peter Petrov, who is well-versed in day-to-day regulatory matters for pharmaceutical clients. Another active member of the group is Nedyalka Novakova, who is geared to support on contractual issues and IP issues in the healthcare space.
Healthcare and life sciences in Bulgaria
Boyanov & Co.
Praxisleiter:
Kina Chuturkova; Peter Petrov
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nedyalka Novakova
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‚The team is very professional and have high knowledge on all the areas of law, which is very important for an international company having presence in Bulgaria.‘
‚Peter Petrov is one of the best lawyers that our company cooperates with amongst different countries. He is very knowledgeable and always helps the customer.‘
Kernmandanten
Neola Pharma EOOD
F. Hoffmann La Roche
AbbVie
ARPharM Bulgaria
Bayer
Novartis
GSK
Celgene Corporation
Merck
Medtronic
Pfizer
Anika Therapeutics
AstraZeneca
Baxter Health
Stada
ICON Plc
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Grünenthal
Allergan, Inc.
Roche Bulgaria
Sandoz
Pharmapro
Syneos Health
Sofmedica
Arcadia Consumer Healthcare
Ottobock
MagnaPharm
Sopharma
Amgen
Praxis
Alcon Pharmaceuticals
Parexel
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- Advising the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Bulgaria on various legal aspects of the Bulgarian pharmaceutical claw-back mechanism system.
- Advised and represented Bayer AG on a number of patent-related market entry regulatory issues in relation to one of its key products.
- Advised Sopharma AD in completing the initial stage of its strategic pharmaceutical portfolio acquisition in several Eastern Europe jurisdictions.
Dimitrov, Petrov & Co
Dimitrov, Petrov & Co maintains a strong position in the market for healthcare and life sciences, with extensive experience in administrative and court proceedings, intellectual property, commercial and competition matters. The team has notable specialism in the pharmaceutical industry. The practice is led by three partners: Zoya Todorova exhibits skill in regulatory matters for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies; Martin Zahariev’s broad expertise extends to healthcare regulatory advice, and IP litigation and protection; whilst Yana Georgieva, who was promoted to partner in March 2025, handles the full spectrum of IP, competition and regulatory matters for pharma clients.
Praxisleiter:
Zoya Todorova; Martin Zahariev; Yana Georgieva
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Konstantin Kostadinov
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‚The firm has a wide range of expertise and can assist with various legal issues. Their partners are experts in their respective fields and highly skilled lawyers. They are always responsive and reliable. DPC is our go-to firm for any legal matters relating to Bulgaria.‘
‚I worked with Martin Zahariev and Yana Georgieva on matters relating to pharmaceutical patents. They are both highly knowledgeable and experienced in this field. They are also responsible and reliable. They can provide quick, concise, practical advice at short notice. They have a good understanding of clients‘ needs.‘
‚The team are collaborative, responsive and solution oriented.‘
Kernmandanten
Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch
Johnson & Johnson Bulgaria EOOD; Janssen-Cilag International
Eli Lilly/SUISSE/SA
Zaklady Farmaceutyczne POLPHARMA S.A.
Pharmalake Bulgaria
Hell Energy Magyarország Kft.
Highlight-Mandate
- Providing daily legal support to Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch.
- Providing regular legal advice on a variety of matters to Johnson & Johnson.
- Providing regular legal advice on a variety of matters to Eli Lilly/SUISSE/SA.
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov has a longstanding reputation in the healthcare and life sciences sector and regularly represents life sciences companies, hospitals, and companies engaged in the wholesale of pharmaceutical products. The practice is well-placed to advise on large-scale projects, including transactions and reorganisations. It also supports clients with corporate, regulatory, competition and IP matters. Spearheading the team, Kalina Tchakarova has in-depth knowledge of medicinal products regulation, compliance and advertising. At an associate level, Dessislava Iordanova handles regulatory matters for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, particularly relating to marketing authorisations, pricing, and clinical trials of medical devices and products.
Praxisleiter:
Kalina Tchakarova
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dessislava Iordanova
Kernmandanten
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi)
Gedeon Richter
Biogen Netherlands BV
EGIS Pharmaceuticals
Incyte Biosciences
Iterative Health
Uniqa Dental Ltd.
Viatris (Mylan Ireland Limited and Mylan EOOD)
Genmab A/S
GE Healthcare
Hoya Surgical Optics
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing UNIQA Dental Ltd. before the Bulgarian Drug Agency in connection with the certification of medical devices (dental implants) manufactured and marketed in the EU under the Medical Devices Regulation.
- Advised Hoya Surgical Optics on legal matters concerning the potential classification of its distribution agreement as an agency agreement under Bulgarian law and the potential conflict with mandatory provisions thereof.
- Advising Gedeon Richter PLC on a wide variety of matters pertaining to the introduction of generic medicinal products on the Bulgarian market prior or shortly after the expiry of patent protection of the innovative medicines.
CMS
CMS is home to an experienced healthcare and life sciences team that has a transactional focus. It is frequently sought out by clients from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices industries, and is noted for capabilities in pricing and distribution, regulatory, and restructuring matters. The group is led by three experienced practitioners: Anna Tanova is well versed in pricing and distribution, regulatory approvals and National Health Insurance Fund issues, whilst Assen Georgiev and Antonia Kehayova focus on litigation in the healthcare and life sciences space.
Praxisleiter:
Assen Georgiev; Anna Tanova; Antonia Kehayova
Kernmandanten
Syneos Health
DexCom
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Syneos Health on envisaged lay-offs due to restructuring and a respective reduction of the workload.
Deloitte Legal Law Firm
The healthcare and life sciences department at Deloitte Legal Law Firm is best known for its regulatory and privacy work. The team has in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, and provides data protection advisory and training services to clients including pharmaceutical wholesale companies. At the helm of the practice, Miglena Micheva has a particular interest in pharmaceutical regulations, data privacy matters and medical law. She regularly advises on regulatory, compliance and commercial issues in the healthcare and life sciences sector.
Praxisleiter:
Miglena Micheva
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‚Help and assist us in understanding and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation by providing expert advice on data handling, risk assessments, privacy policies and excellent collaboration.‘
‚Good and timely collaboration provided by the team led by Miglena Micheva.‘
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Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland’s healthcare and life sciences team is particularly impressive in regulatory matters, including pricing and reimbursement legislation, market access, and structuring clinical trial agreements. The practice also frequently represents clients in litigation. Eleonora Mateina is a key contact for producers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and food supplements, and leads the team along with managing partner Irina Tsvetkova. Another active member of the group is Philip Kiossev, who handles the full range of regulatory matters, compliance and corporate advice.
Praxisleiter:
Irina Tsvetkova; Eleonora Mateina
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Philip Kiossev
Kernmandanten
AstraZeneca
Royal Canin
Podravka
Colgate-Palmolive
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised AstraZeneca in Bulgaria on an ongoing basis, including on regulatory matters, pricing and reimbursement (including court appeals), application of code of ethics and others.
- Represented a marketing authorisation holder of medicinal products in two court proceedings regarding pricing of medicinal products.
- Advised Colgate-Palmolive on a range of regulatory matters, such as data protection and privacy, product packaging and labeling, corporate and contractual matters, as well as employment.
Georgiev, Todorov & Co
Georgiev, Todorov & Co has developed a broad healthcare and life sciences practice, with a strong focus on representing hospitals in a range of complex disputes. The group also advises clients on day-to-day issues, such as medical supply agreements and regulatory matters. Leading the practice, Ivan Todorov is devoted to representing healthcare clients in disputes before administrative and regulatory bodies. Clients also benefit from Tsvetelina Dimitrova, who handles a mix of corporate, commercial and IP matters in the healthcare sector.
Praxisleiter:
Ivan Todorov
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tsvetelina Dimitrova; Tsvetelina Mileva
Referenzen
‚Georgiev, Todorov & Co. has been advising us on corporate related matters, intellectual property and a lot on healthcare. The law firm is our preferred legal advisor for many years because of its excellency in providing legal services tailored to our specific needs and because of their team of well prepared and experienced professionals in different fields, which in my opinion is the strength of the firm. I believe this is one of the strongest law firms on the market, especially good in healthcare matters.‘
‚Tsvetelina Dimitrova is the lawyer who stands out for all corporate, IP and healthcare related matters. I am happy I have her as a trusted lawyer, as she is not only a great professional but also a very nice person. I value a lot that she is trustworthy and responsive and also her ability to work under pressure. I highly recommend her!‘
‚We work also with Tsvetelina Mileva, who is associate in the firm. She is a young but promising professional, who is also a great asset of the firm.‘
Kernmandanten
Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital
Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital
Bul Med Investment AD
Hill Clinic
Institute for Medical Research ООD
MBAL City Clinic Sveti Georgi
MBAL Doverie
MBAL Evropa (Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment Europa Ltd.)
MBAL Uni Hospital (Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment Uni Hospital Ltd.)
On Clinic
Recordati S.p.A.
Roche Bulgaria
SGP Bio Dynamics Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Defended the rights of Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital in a dispute with the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
- Represented multi-profile hospital for active treatment (MHAT) City Clinic “St. Georgi” Montana against the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) on two claims for unpaid medical activities and medical products.
- Represented multi-profile hospital for active treatment (MHAT) Uni Hospital, Panagyurishte in a claim for unpaid medical activities and medical products against the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
Kambourov & Partners
Kambourov & Partners is sought out by a range of clients in the healthcare and life sciences sector, including pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers. The practice handles the full spectrum of mandates across the sector, including intellectual property rights, corporate transactions and dispute resolution. Ivo Alexandrov has in-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, and healthcare industries, and leads the team with Andrey Alexandrov who advises on employment and data protection matters.
Praxisleiter:
Ivo Alexandrov; Andrey Alexandrov
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Zlatko Grigorov
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‚The team is made up of exceptionally bright and capable lawyers who are a pleasure to work with. They’ve always been professional yet practical, offering advice that truly fits the business context. I value their flexibility and how quickly they respond without compromising quality. Their broad expertise means I can rely on them for a range of matters, and their efficiency and pragmatic approach set them apart from other firms I’ve worked with.‘
‚The individuals I’ve worked with have been consistently proactive and deeply engaged in every matter. They don’t just respond to questions – they take the initiative to understand the context and dive into the details, ensuring nothing is overlooked. Their availability and commitment have been exceptional.‘
‚I’d particularly like to highlight Zlatko Grigorov, whose support and insight were indispensable. He handled complex issues with skill and dedication, often going above and beyond to move things forward efficiently.‘
Kernmandanten
Bolt Operations OÜ
Vittoria Pharma
AXIS Dental Bulgaria
VIDAS Drinks
Dentatechnica
Sarepta Therapeutics
Intermedica
Arlington Capital Partners
Herbalife
Dentstore Bulgaria
Samex LLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Sarepta Therapeutics on the regulatory framework for supplying unauthorised medicinal products under Bulgaria’s named patient program (NPP), including post-trial access, compliance with promotional activity rules, and pricing issues under national and EU laws.
- Advised Bolt Operations OÜ on the full regulatory compliance strategy for launching its food delivery platform in Bulgaria, including food safety licensing, traceability, consumer protection, and registration before the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA).
- Advised Arlington Capital Partners on the Bulgarian legal aspects of its acquisition of August Research, a regional contract research organisation (CRO).
Penkov, Markov & Partners
Penkov, Markov & Partners has an emphasis on regulatory matters in the healthcare and life sciences space, and also provides compliance, litigation and advertising advice, with experience before all levels of Bulgarian courts. The team’s wide-ranging practice encompasses various matters including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food supplements and medical devices. Practice head Roman Stoyanov has longstanding experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector, handling the full array of contentious, regulatory and pricing matters.
Praxisleiter:
Roman Stoyanov
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ana Krusteva
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‚Working with this firm has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. The team combines deep legal expertise with a practical, solutions-driven approach that truly sets them apart. What impressed me most is their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters with absolute precision, while still communicating in a clear and approachable way.‘
‚Their responsiveness and availability are remarkable — I always felt that my questions and concerns were a top priority, and they consistently delivered within tight timelines without compromising quality. The breadth and depth of the team is outstanding; each lawyer brings not only technical excellence but also a strong commercial awareness, which made their advice both legally sound and strategically valuable.‘
‚Compared to other firms I have worked with, this practice stands out for its collaborative culture and genuine commitment to client success. They don’t just provide legal answers; they partner with you to find the best overall solution. The level of professionalism, transparency, and personal dedication I experienced gives me full confidence in recommending them to anyone seeking high-caliber legal support.‘
Kernmandanten
Pierre Fabre Bulgaria EOOD
Berlin-Chemie/A. Menarini Bulgaria EOOD
Berlin-Chemie AG / A. Menarini Research & Business Service GmbH
NaturProdukt OOD
NAOS (Bioderma, Institut Esthederm Paris, Etat Pur)
Fresenius Medical Care Bulgaria EOOD
InnoPharma S.r.l., International Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and its Bulgarian subsidiary InnoPharma International BG
Anji Pharmaceuticals
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Convex EOOD
Fidelis Research AD
UniBiomed OOD
Skin Systems Hospital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Pierre Fabre Bulgaria EOOD on the legal structuring, content clearance, and regulatory compliance of a large-scale national advertising campaign.
- Advising Naturprodukt on the full legal framework for placing various food supplements on the Bulgarian market.
- Advising Skin Systems on comprehensive legal, regulatory, and commercial compliance across its clinical operations and product development.
Schoenherr
Schoenherr’s wide-ranging healthcare and life sciences practice deals with a variety of matters, including IP protection, commercial agreements, transactions and technology transfer. In addition to pharmaceuticals, the team advises R&D companies, healthcare providers and digital health platforms. It has in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies, supporting clients in telemedicine, clinical trials and AI-based healthcare. Practice head Elena Todorova has broad expertise in the sector that covers medical devices, cosmetics, chemicals and health tech. At an associate level, Alexandra Minioti provides healthcare clients with regulatory support.
Praxisleiter:
Elena Todorova
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alexandra Minioti; Hristo Hadziiliev
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‚The Schoenherr team consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, commercial awareness, and client service. They combine deep knowledge with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, always ensuring that advice is not only technically sound but also tailored to the client’s business objectives.‘
‚The team is highly responsive, efficient, and reliable. Their ability to navigate complex matters and provide clear, concise guidance makes them a trusted partner. We particularly value their professionalism, and ability to anticipate risks before they arise. They show outstanding commitment, going the extra mile to safeguard our interests while maintaining a personable and approachable style.‘
‚Elena Todorova is an outstanding lawyer with a sharp legal mind and an exceptional ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical solutions. Elena stands out with a proactive approach, strategic thinking, business-oriented mindset and a a remarkable client-focused attitude.‘
Kernmandanten
Wolt
dōTERRA
Curium Pharma
Bulstrad Life
Dairy Day (Schreiber Foods Bulgaria)
OMV
Amway
Dr. Oetker
RED Bull
KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH
Queisser Pharma Bulgaria
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Curium on its expansion.
- Advising dōTERRA on its market entry and establishment of operations in Bulgaria.
- Advising Wolt on its market entry into Bulgaria, with a focus on regulatory compliance in the healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) sector.
Stoeva, Tchompalov & Znepolski
Stoeva, Tchompalov & Znepolski has a strong reputation for representing healthcare and pharmaceutical clients in litigation, competition, transactional, operational, legislative and regulatory matters. Compliance with the ever-changing regulatory landscape, and support throughout the full dispute resolution process are tenets of the firm’s offering. Irina Stoeva leads the department and is long-term trusted counsel to a range of clients.
Praxisleiter:
Irina Stoeva
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‚The team has a lot of experience and are experts in pharmaceutical, medical devices and cosmetics regulations as well as advertising regulation. As a client we always receive high-quality services. I’d emphasise great collaboration of the team. they provide needed support in short terms.‘
‚Irina Stoeva is always result oriented and propose different alternatives to the clients. She knows her clients and issues they are dealing with. Advices are very practical and close to business context.‘
‚The team at Stoeva, Tchompalov & Znepolski stand out with their very practical knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences sector. What we value most is that they don’t just quote regulations — they explain how these rules apply to our business in a clear and actionable way. They are always responsive, easy to reach, and the partners are personally involved in the work, which gives us great confidence. Compared to other firms, we find them more proactive and precise, with a very client-oriented approach.‘
Kernmandanten
Perrigo
GlaxoSmithKline Export
Haleon Hungary Kft.
Nutrilife Ltd, Bulgaria
Cemio Switzerland
Smile Factory Ltd
USP Balkans
Medik X Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Haleon Hungary Kft on regulatory compliance with the requirements of the Bulgarian National Council on Pricing and Reimbursement of Medicinal Products (NCPR) in relation to the price registration of over-the-counter (OTC) products.
- Represented Nutrilife in its challenge of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency’s refusal to register nutritional supplements.
- Advising Cemio Switzerland – a Swiss healthcare company active in the CEE region – on the registration and market entry of food supplements in Bulgaria.
Wolf Theiss
Benefitting from the firm’s wider presence across the CEE/SEE region, the healthcare and life sciences team at Wolf Theiss advises international pharmaceutical companies, clinical trials providers and biotechnology companies. The group has notable experience in sector-specific transactions, employment matters and contracts. At the helm of the practice, Anna Rizova supports pharmaceutical clients on regulatory compliance, market entry and commercial matters. Hristina Dzhevlekova is another active member of the team, advising on regulatory, data protection and competition mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Anna Rizova
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hristina Dzhevlekova
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‚The team provides multidisciplinary advice—spanning intellectual property, regulatory, market access, compliance, data protection, clinical trials, and dispute resolution—serving leading multinational corporations.‘
‚The individuals in the healthcare and life sciences practice are distinguished by their unique combination of deep industry knowledge, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving skills. They are not only legal experts but also strategic advisors who understand the complexities of the healthcare sector and the commercial pressures faced by clients, enabling them to deliver tailored, business-focused solutions. Partners have deep regulatory knowledge and proactive advice during critical product launches or compliance challenges. Associates have strong research capabilities and ability to translate complex regulatory issues into clear guidance for clients.‘
Kernmandanten
Eli Lilly
Intuitive Surgical Operations
STS Medical Group
LetterOne
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising a VC and PE firm on the Bulgarian legal aspects of the acquisition of a drug from an international pharma company.
- Advising an investment management company on the acquisition of a majority stake in a medical devices group with subsidiaries across the SEE region.
- Supported L1 and its Bulgarian company SunWave on the acquisition of the Aviron business line from the Bulgarian company Neopharm Trade and its related companies.