We are one of the few who will advise you in the Venture capital sector providing high-end legal consultations which will facilitate the understanding of the investments process and capital instruments. We will support you during the whole process of structuring and closing your transactions by drafting all needed documents and providing legal advises in the whole investment process.

SM Legal assists employers to comply with all national regulations during all stages of employment process. We assist you in:

• Drafting internal company acts
• Preparation of employment agreements including job descriptions, declarations, annexes regarding amendments to the employment agreement
• Termination of employment agreements
• Advising on employment issues
• Advice and assistance in employment of EU and third country citizens
• Supporting companies to acquire license for lease of personnel from the Labor Agency

We advise foreign and EU citizens in the process of obtaining short-term, long-term and permanent residence permits. We represent our clients before Immigration authorities, prepare all relevant documents and submit applications to ensure positive result in the shortest term possible. We consult our clients for the best possible solution in obtaining work permits and support employers to employ foreign and EU employees.

SM Legal has wide experience on matters related to registration and monitoring of trade marks as well as filing of oppositions and representation before BPO, EUIPO and courts in matters related to appeals and oppositions. We provide the best strategic advice on registration and opposition process in order to protect your best interests. We support you in:

• Registration of national, international and European trade marks
• Monitoring of trade marks
• Representation before BPO and EUIPO in appeals
• Legal representation before courts
• Filing of oppositions
• Legal support and strategic advices related to trade mark registration and opposition proceedings
• Legal support in cases related to Copyrights

Data protection is essential for your business and we assist you in preparation of all necessary documents to comply with Bulgarian and European legislation and legal advises on data protection matters.

We undertake civil and administrative cases and provide legal support and representation in court. We aim to assess the situation and advise you on choosing the method for dispute resolution which best suits your case. We encourage our clients to resolve disagreements by negotiations and achieving mutual agreements. In cases where this is not possible we are ready to represent you in litigation process in court.