Yordanka Panchovska, attorney-at-law
Over 20 years of experience in corporate law, commercial disputes, the management of investment projects, M&A, competition law, real estate and the energy sector.
Professional experience
Yordanka Panchovska has over 20 years of professional experience in corporate law, commercial disputes and investment project management.
She built her credentials as a senior team member and partner at some of the most established Bulgarian law firms, complemented by professional placements at reputable international firms and participation in global legal forums. This background enables her to apply top international standards to the Bulgarian business environment.
Her practice encompasses both counsel on domestic business projects in Bulgaria and the resolution of complex cross-border matters that demand coordinated proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
Her expertise focuses on commercial law and comprehensive advisory for corporate clients. Her work covers transaction structuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), legal due diligence and corporate restructurings.
Yordanka Panchovska advises businesses throughout their entire operational lifecycle — from commercial contracts, employment relationships, sector specific regulations and competition law, to full legal support for investment projects, real estate transactions and energy sector operations. As an experienced litigator, her practice includes representation in high-stakes commercial disputes and insolvency proceedings.
Her practice focuses on complex matters that extend beyond conventional legal frameworks. Clients consistently value her ability to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions and effective protection in high-complexity legal environments.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“
Sofia Bar Association
Practice Areas
Corporate law, commercial transactions and disputes
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), competition law and legal due diligence
Employment law
Management of investment projects and real estate transactions
Legal services and regulation in the energy sector
Court representation and out-of-court dispute resolution
Selected experience
Strategic representation in insolvency proceedings
Protection of the interests of an international majority creditor in a landmark, high-stakes case. Achieved a pivotal breakthrough in case law concerning a debtor's failure to cooperate as a fact of legal significance.
Employment law aspects of M&A transactions
Legal due diligence and comprehensive legal support on the employment law aspects of the acquisition and merger of two financial institutions. The workforce optimisation and restructuring were carried out in full compliance with the regulatory framework, with minimised legal risk and without disruption to operations.
Corporate restructuring
Planning and implementation of management changes at the local subsidiaries of a leading European industrial equipment company. The process was completed smoothly, mitigating the risk of subsequent legal challenges and ensuring zero disruption to day-to-day operations.
Cross-border disputes
Successful representation in a complex commercial matter involving parallel insolvency proceedings in Bulgaria and the United States, concluded entirely in the client's favour.
Key energy disputes
Successful representation of a leading electricity exporter in a series of related commercial and administrative cases of significant financial value against state-owned energy companies and electricity distribution utilities, resulting in the claims being awarded in full.
Renewable energy investments
Comprehensive legal advice on and structuring of significant renewable energy projects, including regulatory compliance and bank financing.
Real estate transactions
Restructuring of the asset portfolio of an international investment group, covering the successful conclusion of negotiations, the release of bank collateral, the settlement of commercial liabilities and the transfer of title.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Comprehensive legal support and structuring of the acquisition of the largest advertising agency in Bulgaria, including legal due diligence and the preparation of the full transaction documentation.
