Publications
Family Law Services
We advise private individuals and families on various legal matters which arise from living or holding investments in Bulgaria. To find out how we can assist you, download our Family Law Services Brochure available here. Continue reading
Consideration in Real Estate Transactions: Recent Amendments
New provisions (in force from 01/07/2011) were incorporated in the Notaries and Notarial Business Act (NNBA). According to the new paragraph 8 of Article 25, NNBA, when performing legal acts for the creation, transfer, amendment or termination of property rights … Continue reading
Administrative Court makes denials of access to records harder
On 27 June 2011, the Supreme Administrative Court of Bulgaria quashed аs unlawful a Decision of the Data Protection Commission (“the Commission”) dismissing a complaint against the refusal of a Bulgarian hospital to provide medical records. New Balkans Law Office … Continue reading
Bulgaria legislates away its cash economy instincts
The New Act A new law (the Limits to Cash Payments Act 2011 (“LCPA”)) was enacted on February 22, 2011, and is already in force. LCPA mandates that payments must be made either by bank transfer, or by a deposit … Continue reading
Does your Bulgarian Lawyer have a right of lien over your documents?
In the context of a dispute with a lawyer, which may typically involve opposing claims: a claim against the lawyer for a failure to perform under his contract of services, for professional negligence and/or malpractice and a claim against the … Continue reading
Citizenship on the basis of Origin
Bulgarian citizenship offers a number of benefits, outlined in this brochure. The process of obtaining citizenship (on the basis of origin, or by taking another route) and collating the necessary documents can appear daunting. New Balkans Law Office will advise … Continue reading
The Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship
A new business immigration program for residence and citizenship was introduced in 2009 by the amended Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act. It provided a fast and facilitated procedure for obtaining a residence permit for foreign investors who have … Continue reading
Citizenship on the basis of Residence
The process of obtaining citizenship (whether on the basis of residence, or when you choose a different route) and collating the necessary documents can appear daunting. Continue reading
Property Dispute Testimonial
‘..I’ve engaged the services of New Balkans Law Office to help me with a property dispute I’m having in Bulgaria. Having a presence in London has provided me with confidence of their commitment to serving English based clients and the … Continue reading
Citizenship Testimonial
“The New Balkans Law Office has helped me to pursue an otherwise complex Bulgarian citizenship claim with ease. I highly recommend them to anyone who intends to seek Bulgarian citizenship.” – M. G.