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Corporate & transactions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Management of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings.

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The business context

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are the most powerful tool for non-organic growth and market expansion. Unlike standard commercial operations, these deals are transformative events that rewrite the future of the business. Successfully closing an M&A deal requires more than just legal technique. It demands strategic planning, uncompromising legal analysis (Due Diligence), and a clear vision for post-acquisition integration.

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How we help

  • Legal Due Diligence

    Comprehensive review of the legal status, ownership, tangible and intangible assets, liabilities, and operational-legal risks of the target company.

  • Deal Structuring

    Selection of the optimal acquisition mechanism considering tax, corporate, and operational efficiency.

  • Preliminary Agreements and Framework Conditions

    Drafting and negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), letters of intent (LoI), memorandums of understanding (MoU), and term sheets.

  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation

    Preparation and negotiation of sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) and shareholders' agreements.

  • Closing Process

    Coordination of the fulfillment of conditions precedent and official closing of the transaction.

  • Merger Control and Regulatory Approvals

    Legal representation before the Commission for Protection of Competition regarding the concentration of economic activity.

  • Sectoral Permits and Foreign Investments

    Legal assistance in obtaining sectoral licenses and permits (BNB, FSC).

  • Acquisition Financing

    Legal assistance in securing debt financing.

  • Reorganizations and Joint Ventures

    Drafting plans for mergers, amalgamations, spin-offs, and split-offs under the Commerce Act.

  • Post-Closing Integration

    Harmonization of commercial contracts, corporate governance, internal policies, and employment relations after the closing of the deal.

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Our approach

We view every M&A deal as a holistic business project, not just as an isolated legal case. In the process, we guide our clients through every stage of this complex process - from initial analysis and deal structuring to final closing and subsequent integration.

Our approach is built upon a systematized framework that encompasses comprehensive legal analysis (due diligence), deal structuring, and risk management. We combine legal expertise with analytical business perception to ensure that every decision aligns with the client's ultimate commercial objectives.

Lead partner

Partner

Lyubomir Valkov

Leads: Corporate & transactions · Finance & capital

Lyubomir Valkov is a partner at Valkov, Genova & Co.

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