1. Website operator
Stoychev, Dr Valkov & Co Law Firm
Republic of Bulgaria, Sofia
7 Hristo Belchev Street, 4th floor
2. Contacts
Telephones: 02/852-69-99, 02/852-89-99
Email: [email protected].
3. Nature of the professional activity
The site presents the activity of a law firm and lawyers practising an independent regulated profession. Legal assistance is provided in compliance with the Bar Act, professional ethics, the independence of the lawyer, duties of loyalty to the client and the applicable rules of the bar authorities.
4. Independence and professional judgment
A lawyer acts independently, on the basis of the law, the facts and his or her professional judgment. The client may not require action that is unlawful, misleading, contrary to professional rules or jeopardises the lawyer's independence. The firm may refuse or terminate an engagement where there is a legal or ethical impediment.
5. Legal professional privilege and confidentiality
Information obtained in or in connection with professional activity is treated in accordance with the applicable rules on legal professional privilege and confidentiality. The obligation covers members of the team and persons involved in the work under appropriate confidentiality obligations. The public website should not be used to send particularly sensitive materials before a secure channel has been established.
6. Conflict of interest
For every potential engagement, the existence of a conflict of interest or other impediment is assessed. The check may require data on the parties and related persons. Until it is completed, there is no confirmed engagement. A refusal due to a conflict may be communicated without details where the details themselves are protected.
7. Client identification and statutory obligations
In cases provided for by law, documents may be required concerning identity, authority to represent, beneficial owner, source of funds and purpose of the relationship. The firm processes this information in order to perform professional and statutory obligations and may not begin or may terminate work where the necessary check cannot be carried out.
8. International work
In cross-border cases, the firm may coordinate work with independent lawyers and specialists in other jurisdictions. The right to practise the profession, the competence and the terms of engagement of the external specialist are determined by the relevant jurisdiction and the specific engagement.
9. Publications and authored materials
The publications reflect general professional analysis as at the time of their preparation. They are not an official position of a court, administrative authority or bar authority and are not an individual opinion. Correct citation with reference to the author and source is permitted; other use is governed by applicable law.
10. Electronic communication
The published email address and telephone numbers facilitate initial contact, but do not guarantee immediate reading, protection against all technical risks or acceptance of a procedural time limit. In urgent cases, express confirmation through an appropriate channel is necessary.
11. Complaints and feedback
Questions concerning the site or the service provided may be sent through the contacts indicated. This does not restrict persons' rights to apply to a competent bar, administrative or judicial authority where statutory grounds exist.
12. Responsibility for content
Editorial responsibility for this website is borne by the operator. The information is maintained in good faith but does not constitute a promise of a specific legal outcome. An individual assessment requires a formally accepted engagement and a review of the relevant facts and documents.