We are delighted to announce that, effective 22 June 2022, Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners (TBP) is joining Eversheds Sutherland as the member firm for Bulgaria. In this way, we become Eversheds Sutherland.

Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners (TBP), together with its predecessor legal practices, has been for more than twenty years on the Bulgarian legal market. We are a fully-fledged business law firm.

The members of Eversheds Sutherland provide legal services to a global client base ranging from largest multinationals to small and mid-sized businesses. With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in over 70 offices in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. In addition, a network of more than 200 related law firms, including formalized alliances in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa, provide support around the globe.

Our law firm will become Eversheds Sutherland’s 21st member firm in the European Union.

As member firm of Eversheds Sutherland, our law firm will build upon its practice and track record. We will combine our own local skills and expertise with the global skills and expertise of the lawyers at Eversheds-Sutherland. We will continue to commit to our clients and business partners, while our team of lawyers will continue to seek to provide best-in-class service while developing further their experience in a more complex and global world.

Short History

Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners is one of the largest business law firms in Bulgaria. With 20 lawyers and specialized teams practicing in areas such as commercial law, corporate law, financial services (banking, capital markets, and insurance) law, M&A, real estate and construction law, labor law, litigation, energy law, the firm is well suited to serve its many domestic and international corporate clients.

By joining Eversheds Sutherland, our law firm, based on its experience and track record, will continue to provide the full range of services as now in the various practice areas and industries.

We appreciate that practicing law is no longer a matter of habit, reflex or routine.
In the 21st century, and in the European Union, law is more than ever subject to constant, dynamic and far-reaching changes. We approach practicing law in the following manner: be informed ahead of time, learn constantly, and communicate novelties to clients.

OUR MISSION

Currently, the firm has the following specialized teams:

  • M&A team, assisting clients in various M&A transactions across the wide range of different industries;
  • Commercial Transactions, which includes commercial transactions law, personal data protection law and intellectual property law practices;
  • Competition law, which includes our practices in antitrust law (prohibited agreements and abuse of dominance), merger control, unfair competition and state aid;
  • Corporate Law, which includes our practices in assisting start-up companies, incorporation services, corporate secretarial services, foreign investment assistance (including assignment of investment project status services)
  • Employment Law, which includes our individual and collective employment law, and employment restructuring practices
  • Energy Law, which includes our practices in electricity, gas, and oil sectors, renewables, and energy project finance
  • Financial Services Law, which includes our banking, capital markets, and insurance law practices
  • Litigation, which includes our practices in representing clients in administrative, civil, and commercial litigation and arbitration
  • Real Estate and Construction Law, which includes our RE due diligence, construction contracts, construction project finance, concessions, and related practices
  • Life Sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Foodstuffs and Food Supplements, Cosmetics)
  • Personal Data Protection, which includes our practices regarding implementation of the GDPR requirements for personal data protection.

 

We introduced specialized teams in 2005 and pride ourselves in having experts that demonstrate advanced knowledge in their given areas of law and practice, as well as insightful industry awareness. At the same time, the different teams work together on a number of joint projects and deals, an approach that creates synergy between the specialized teams.

Specializing requires constant updating of our knowledge and we strive not to follow, but to lead in legal developments, to study developments thoroughly, and to be of service to our clients by giving timely and proactive notices of any developments.

In addition to servicing business clients, the firm is also active in rendering pro bono services to several non-profit associations.

Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners (also © TBP) is a professional corporation of attorneys (адвокатско дружество) registered under Bulgaria’s Advocacy Act. Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners is registered with the Sofia City Bar under No 2600010010/Decision of the Sofia Bar Council No 10/24.04.2007. It is also registered with the Sofia City Court under file No 7441/2007. The firm’s BULSTAT code is 175287907, VAT No BG175287907. The firm’s registered address is 9-11 Maria Louisa Blvd., Floor 4, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria. Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners is Bulgaria’s member firm of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.

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