Damyanov Law Firm

Company law

Damyanov Law Firm specialises in company law and has wide experience in establishment of companies, assistance in mergers, acquisitions and other transactions as well as changes in the form and structure of existing companies, insolvency procedures and liquidation of companies.

Our services in the area of company law include:

• Company formation and registration
• Establishment of branches, trade representative offices and non-profit organizations
• Company secretarial support, registered office, VAT registration, Bulgarian bank account arrangement
• Drafting partnership/shareholder agreements, share purchase contracts, contracts for management and other documents connected with the existence and the business activity of the company
• Dispute resolution and out-of-court settlements
• Structural changes in companies
• Employment contracts
• Tax related questions – Corporate tax, double taxation and tax planning
• Accountancy
• Insolvency and liquidation of companies
• General legal advice relating to day-to-day company’s activities

Commercial law

Damyanov Law Firm has also reputable practice in the field of Commercial law. Our clients are small and mid-size business entities specializing in different business areas from IT companies and outsourcing providers to export/import of goods, project management and recruitment services.

Our services include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts - agency, leasing, franchising, guarantee, trade and supply agreements
• Due diligence
• Advising on various investment opportunities in Bulgaria and the appropriate legal form for correct structuring of the investment initiative (type of company, company structure, management etc.)
• Securities – financial securitization of performance and payments in local and international agreements
• Credit report on companies
• Legal representation of commercial companies in front of the Courts and Arbitration panels

Property law

The Law Firm has an extensible practice in Bulgaria with cases involving Property law matters. The fast growth of the real estate market for the last couple of years combined with the serious impact of the recent credit crunch and the economical crisis on that market created more difficult legal situation and led to bankruptcy many of the property developers which requires a professional approach when dealing with cases in the field of property law.

Our lawyers advise on all areas of real estate finance, sales and acquisitions, development, hotels and commercial leasing. On the residential side, we handle contract negotiations, mortgage securitization and financing and closings.

We always advise the clients interested in investment opportunities on the Bulgarian property market to take independent legal advice and check with due care all important details before enter into agreement or place a deposit.

Our Property law services include:

• Advice on entire construction process and project development
• Legal checks of the situation with the ownership, checks for mortgages or other encumbrances over the desired property as well as checking the Seller’s company for insolvency or any court injunctions
• Consultation on tax issues related to the purchase of a real estate
• Draft and negotiating the provisions of various contracts including preliminary contract for sale-purchase, notary deeds, maintenance and management agreements
• Preparation of power of attorney for representation in property purchase process and preparation of all necessary documents connected with property sale-purchase in Bulgaria
• Legal representation in front of all respective central and local Bulgarian authorities, Notary public and in front of any other natural persons and legal entities
• Consultation regarding succession and the property related questions, inheritance
• Assistance with the required registrations after the completion of the purchase process and obtaining the ownership right – Registration at Registry Agency (Bulstat Register), Registration of the property transfer at the respective Municipality Tax Office
• Identifying property history and investigating property ownership for past periods
• Аssistance for changing purpose of land and procedures for regulation of landed estates
• Termination of preliminary contracts for sale-purchase of real estate, claiming compensations
• Out-of-court dispute resolutions and legal proceedings in Courts

Employment law

Damyanov Law Firm handles employment matters from inception through arbitration, trial and appeal proceedings. Our services include legal advise on the enforcement of employment contracts and restrictive covenants.

Our lawyers aim to secure the most advantageous solution for our clients. Sometimes, this requires negotiating a settlement prior to commencing a formal action. We care for our client’s financial needs and are committed to provide most tax efficient and costs beneficial option when advising on employment matters.

Our services include:

• Preparation and review of employment contracts, Additional agreements, Collective agreements
• Advice on social and health security obligations
• Individual and collective redundancies
• Work safety issues
• Immigration and working permits issues
• Accountancy services related to the employment - Social and health insurance contribution, Monthly payroll

Damyanov Law Firm provides professional legal and accountancy solutions to individuals and corporate clients covering all important areas of the Bulgarian and European Civil law.

The firm’s practice areas include all aspects of business and commercial law, real estate law, condominium law, employment law, government and municipal law, land use and zoning matters, technology law and personal injury law.

We offer the full range of services covering all aspects of our clients’ legal needs and evaluating every legal matter with novel and pragmatic solutions.

For more detailed information about the services that we are able to provide please check the respective practice area from the menu in the right.

Damyanov Law Firm provides professional legal and accountancy solutions to individuals and corporate clients covering all important areas of the Bulgarian and European Civil law.

The firm’s practice areas include all aspects of business and commercial law, real estate law, condominium law, employment law, government and municipal law, land use and zoning matters, technology law and personal injury law.

We offer the full range of services covering all aspects of our clients’ legal needs and evaluating every legal matter with novel and pragmatic solutions.

For more detailed information about the services that we are able to provide please check the respective practice area from the menu in the right.