About SM Legal

A law firm built to support businesses at every stage of their development.

Our mission

SM Legal aims to support your business entirely and to provide a wide spectrum of excellent legal services by understanding your business activity and goals. We support you in the incorporation process and during each stage of corporate change and growth.

We believe that a good lawyer is not only an advocate in a dispute but a trusted adviser who helps prevent the dispute from arising in the first place. That is why we aim to know our clients' businesses in depth — their products, markets, partners and plans.

Who our clients are

We work with founders of start-ups and technology companies, investors and venture capital funds, small and medium-sized enterprises, foreign companies entering the Bulgarian market, and individuals — entrepreneurs, managers and highly qualified professionals relocating to Bulgaria.

We serve clients from Bulgaria, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and other jurisdictions, coordinating with trusted partners abroad where needed.

How we work

Every engagement starts with a clear definition of the task, timeline and fees. We offer hourly rates, fixed fees for defined services and retainer arrangements for clients with ongoing needs.

We respond quickly, write clearly and explain legal issues in plain language. Confidentiality and the protection of our clients' interests are at the heart of what we do.

Sylvia Marushkina
Team

Attorney-at-law, Founder of SM Legal

Sylvia Marushkina

Sylvia Marushkina specialises in commercial and corporate law, venture capital transactions and intellectual property, and has long-standing experience working with Bulgarian and international clients.

Her practice covers company formation and corporate housekeeping, structuring investment transactions, registering and protecting trade marks in Bulgaria, the EU and under the Madrid System, as well as immigration and employment matters for companies hiring talent from abroad.

She works fluently in Bulgarian and English and drafts legal documents in both languages. Her motivation for professional growth and eagerness to help clients achieve their goals have led to a high level of professionalism, positively assessed by many clients.

Key areas

Languages: Bulgarian, English

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11areas of business law
2working languages — BG / EN
1business day response time
100%business focus
Values

The principles we work by

Proactive

We anticipate risks and propose solutions before problems arise.

Thorough

Every opinion rests on careful analysis of the facts and the applicable law.

Business-minded

We think in commercial terms and look for solutions that work in practice.

Transparent

Clear timelines, predictable fees and constant communication.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

“Sylvia Marushkina is extremely competent and reliable. Since the foundation of our company, she has advised us on legal matters, even when the case was not simple, and the time frame was very short. Her flexibility, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are one of a kind!”
Ivan PepelovCEO, IDVKM
“Extremely happy with the professional services of the company. Very quick reaction and in-depth coverage of different matters in the commercial law space. Reasonable pricing and enough attention to detail.”
Angel AngelovManager, Dynax Invest
“Every time I work with SM Legal I receive deep knowledge of corporate law and high-quality legal services. Sylvia has shown serious commitment to the work process, high professionalism and eagerness to resolve every case.”
Diana DobrevaManager, My CFO
“We have had the pleasure of using the legal services of Attorney Marushkina for approximately two years now. She is analytical, with in-depth knowledge of commercial, civil and labour law. Responsive and very disciplined, she always puts herself in the client's position and offers the most adequate and favourable solution. A partner you can count on, rely on and trust.”
Ioannis KesisisClient
Our clients

Bulgarian and international companies at every stage of growth

Start-ups

Founders and young teams — from incorporation to the first investment rounds.

Scale-ups

Fast-growing businesses entering new markets and raising capital.

Established companies

Mature businesses with ongoing corporate, employment and regulatory needs.

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