Kuzmanov Law Office
“Some battles are personal. You do not have to face them alone.”
“It is not luck, but strategy.”
“When the stakes are personal, a good defence should not be a matter of chance.”
ABOUT US
Aleksandar Kuzmanov, Attorney-at-Law
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, SOFIA BAR ASSOCIATION
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Aleksandar Kuzmanov combines rigorous legal analysis with practical experience to deliver commercially focused advice.
He advises entrepreneurs and investors on venture capital and start-up matters, including investment structuring, fundraising and the development of innovative businesses. He believes that successful investments and resilient businesses depend on clear agreements, protected interests and a legal framework that supports growth.
His practice also covers real estate transactions, including property investments and sales across Bulgaria. He believes that behind every major purchase there should be the confidence that the title and legal status of the property have been thoroughly reviewed, the risks have been reduced to a minimum and the client is making an informed and sound decision.
He handles civil, commercial and administrative litigation, helping his clients to resolve disputes through a clear strategy and effective representation before the courts. Because when your interests are put to the test, it matters who stands beside you.
He specialises in technology law and freedom of expression.
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC WORK
Master’s degree in Law — Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”.
PhD candidate in EU law at the Department of International Law and International Relations - Dissertation: “The Legal Regime of Liability for Illegal Online Content in EU Law”.
Part-time Assistant Lecturer in EU Law at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Department of International Law and International Relations.
OUR TEAM
Aleksandar Kuzmanov
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Extensive experience in real estate and litigation. Specialises in technology law and freedom of expression.
Speaks English and has some knowledge of Russian.
Jasmine Yasin
LEGAL ADVISER
Has spent many years advising international companies on regulatory requirements in Europe and worldwide. Advises clients on regulatory compliance, licensing and internal corporate policies.
Speaks English and Arabic.
Vasilena Stoyanova-Kuzmanova
PR SPECIALIST
Specialises in brand strategy, digital marketing and traditional advertising. Responsible for communications and for developing clients’ personal brands and corporate profiles.
Speaks English and French.
LEGAL SERVICES
How can we help?
We provide tailored legal advice for individuals and businesses, with a clear strategy and straightforward communication throughout.
Would you like to set up a company for your business idea? We will guide you through the whole process – from choosing the legal form to signing the incorporation documents and hiring employees.
• Company registration
• Investment structuring and investment agreements
• Drafting shareholders’ agreements
• Changes to company ownership, management and constitutional documents
• Company dissolution and liquidation
• Key employee agreement
• Confidentiality agreements
• Website terms and conditions and GDPR compliance
Are you planning to buy or sell a property? We will assist you through the whole process — from legal due diligence on title and encumbrances to negotiating the terms and finalising the transaction before a notary. Our aim is for you to make your decision with a clear understanding of the risks and confidence that your interests are protected.
• Legal due diligence on title and encumbrances
• Preliminary contracts and notarial deeds
• Leases and tenancy agreements
• Establishing rights to build, rights of use and easements
• Voluntary partition and judicial partition proceedings
• Property disputes and court representation
Are you facing a dispute or a claim that threatens your interests? We will analyse the case, build a strategy and represent you at every stage – from initial negotiations and applications for interim relief through to litigation and enforcement. Because when a dispute matters, what counts is not promises but preparation, evidence and the right actions at the right moment.
• Court representation in civil and commercial cases
• Legal analysis and dispute resolution strategy
• Out-of-court negotiations and settlements
• Interim measures before and during court proceedings
• Contractual disputes and breach of contract claims
• Disputes between shareholders in limited liability and joint-stock companies
• Damages claims
• Order for payment proceedings and debt recovery
• Appeals against court judgments
• Enforcement proceedings
Are you creating a brand, a product, software or content that sets your business apart? We will help you to protect and make effective use of your intangible assets – from choosing and registering a trade mark to contracts, licensing and protection against infringements. Because a good idea has value only when it is properly protected.
• Trade marks – searches, registration and protection
• Copyright and related rights
• Protection of software, digital content and online platforms
• Licence agreements and assignment of rights
• Agreements for the development and use of intellectual property
• Protection of trade secrets and confidential information
• Intellectual property infringement and unfair competition disputes
• Protection of brands and content online
Good relations between employer and employee begin with clear rules. We will help you to structure employment relationships properly – on hiring, in the course of employment and on termination, as well as when a dispute arises.
• Employment contracts and amendments
• Internal rules and workplace policies
• Remote working and work organisation
• Disciplinary proceedings
• Termination of employment contracts
• Representation during labour inspections
• Employment disputes and court representation
Family and inheritance matters often affect the most personal relationships and the most important decisions in life. We will help you to protect your interests with understanding, discretion and a clear legal strategy – whether the matter is a separation, the care of a child, the division of property or the settlement of an estate.
• Divorce by mutual consent and contested divorce
• Parental responsibility, child contact arrangements and maintenance
• Division of property between spouses
• Marital property agreements and other agreements between spouses
• Domestic violence proceedings and protection orders
• Acceptance and renunciation of an inheritance
• Wills and estate planning
• Partition of inherited property
• Disputes between heirs
• Contesting wills and protecting heirs’ reserved shares in an estate
European Union law affects an ever larger share of the activities of companies and of the protection of citizens – from digital services and consumer relations to administrative procedures and court proceedings. We will assist you in applying EU rules, assessing legal risks and protecting your rights where a decision by a national authority must be assessed for compliance with EU law.
• Analysis of applicable European Union law
• Regulatory compliance for companies and online businesses
• Digital services, e-commerce and online content
• Consumer protection and unfair commercial practices
• Data protection
• Administrative proceedings with an EU law element
• Invoking EU law before national courts and authorities
• Legal opinions and analysis of the conformity of national rules with EU law
Why KUZMANOV LAW?
With you every step of the way
You do not need to know all the answers at the outset. What you need is someone at your side who knows the way, explains clearly and stays with you to the very end.
Business-oriented solutions
Behind every business lie years of work, bold decisions and risks taken. Our job is to protect what has been achieved and to help you move forward with confidence.
Risk assessment
No lawyer can guarantee an outcome. There is good preparation, precise assessment and decisions taken in good time. We help you to see the whole path before you take the next step.
