Month: January 2025

Sato & Ichikawa is delighted to announce that Mr. Yuki Ichikawa, the head of their international legal practice group, has been appointed to a member of the National Bar Examination Committee of Japan for International Civil and Commercial Laws for the National Bar Examination of 2025 and 2026.  The committee members will prepare the bar examination questions and evaluate the applicants’ answers.

The Committee for the International Civil and Commercial Laws is constituted by professors, judge and DOJ officers as well as Mr. Ichikawa.  All of the members are recognized as highest level experts in the international  commercial and civil laws, and Mr. Ichikawa has joined the committee due to his  achievements throughout his 30 year career in the international legal practice field.

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Bulgarian member firm Boyanov has authored the Bulgarian Technology 2025 Guide in the Chambers and Partners directory.

The Chambers Practice Guide on Technology M&A in Bulgaria for 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and key considerations for tech-related mergers and acquisitions in the country. The guide covers essential topics including:

• The thriving Bulgarian tech scene and its appeal to foreign investors
• Incorporation processes and popular entity types for startups
• Financing options, including venture capital and government-sponsored funds
• Corporate restructuring and expansion strategies
• IPO considerations and stock exchange choices
• M&A transaction structures and deal mechanics
• Regulatory aspects, including mandatory tender offers and squeeze-out mechanisms
• Foreign investment screening and approval processes
• Labor law implications in M&A transactions
• Anticipated legal developments, such as Bulgaria’s potential eurozone accession

The guide offers valuable insights for both local and international investors, as well as legal professionals navigating the complexities of tech M&A in Bulgaria.

Access the full article in Chambers and Partners: Technology M&A in Bulgaria 2025

Boyanov & Co.  is a leading Bulgarian law firm with extensive experience in corporate and M&A matters, particularly in the technology sector.

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Universal Legal have received recognition in their Real Estate & Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice areas.

In addition, 3 of their Partners have been highlighted for their contribution by Legal 500.

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