Martin Dimitrov

Senior Partner | Business Setup & Tax Solutions

Martin Dimitrov is a highly distinguished Bulgarian jurist with over 30 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of Balkan and European Union legal frameworks. Based in Sofia but active across major European financial hubs, Mr. Dimitrov has built a reputation as a leading authority on structured finance, corporate governance, and cross-border mergers.

Professional Profile

• Age: 55
• Nationality: Bulgarian
• Education: LL.M. from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”; Postgraduate studies in International Commercial Law at the University of Vienna.
• Languages: Bulgarian (Native), English (Fluent), German (Professional), Russian (Working Proficiency).

Core Areas of Expertise

• Financial Regulations: Advising institutional clients on MiFID II, AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance, and fintech licensing within the Eurozone.
• Corporate Restructuring: Leading the legal aspects of complex cooperative mergers and domestic corporate re-organizations.
• Cross-Border Investment: Assisting European private equity firms in navigating the Bulgarian regulatory landscape and vice-versa.
• Dispute Resolution: Representing corporate entities in international commercial arbitration.

Professional Journey

Early in his career, following the transition to a market economy in Bulgaria, Martin was instrumental in drafting foundational commercial legislation. He spent a decade working with a “Magic Circle” firm in London and Frankfurt, where he refined his expertise in European financial directives.

In 2010, he returned to Sofia to lead a boutique firm specializing in Cooperative Law, helping traditional Bulgarian cooperatives modernize their legal structures to compete in the digital single market. He currently serves as a consultant for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on regional infrastructure projects.

“True legal mastery in the 21st century isn’t just about knowing the statutes; it’s about understanding the financial heartbeat of Europe and how it pulses through local markets.”

Affiliations & Recognitions

• Member of the Sofia Bar Association, Bulgaria – Personal Number: 1100597710. Verify registration in the official public register. Martin is registered and active but does not maintain a public online profile.
• Fellow of the European Law Institute (ELI).
• Regular contributor to the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).