Law of Obligations (Contract Law)

The Law of Obligations, also known as Contract Law, is one of the most fundamental areas of private law. It governs the rights and obligations arising between two or more parties — whether based on a contract or resulting from non-contractual legal grounds, such as tort liability (unlawful damage) or unjust enrichment.

At Evelina Toncheva & Partners Law Firm , we have long-standing experience in advising and assisting clients in matters related to obligations and contractual relationships. Our primary objective is to provide comprehensive legal support — from contract negotiations and drafting to legal protection in cases of breach of contract and debt collection.

What Is the Law of Obligations?

The Law of Obligations regulates a wide range of legal relationships that may arise not only from contracts but also from other legally relevant facts. Contracts are the primary source of obligations, creating rights and duties that the parties are legally bound to observe. In addition to contractual obligations, the law also governs situations in which obligations arise without the consent of the parties, such as: Tort liability, where one party causes damage to another; Unjust enrichment, where one party benefits at the expense of another without legal grounds.

In Bulgaria, obligations are primarily regulated by the Obligations and Contracts Act (OCA).This legislation sets out the rules governing the conclusion of contracts, performance and non-performance of obligations, compensation for damages, penalties, earnest money, and other key legal concepts aimed at regulating relationships between individuals and businesses.

How Can We Assist You?

When it comes to legal relationships between private individuals or companies, proper contract drafting and the clear definition of the parties’ rights and obligations are essential in order to prevent future disputes. We provide professional legal advice in connection with the preparation and conclusion of various types of contracts, actively participate in negotiations, and draft all necessary documentation related to the amendment or termination of existing agreements.

In the event of a dispute or non-performance of contractual obligations, our team offers competent legal representation before all court instances. We assist with debt collection, including: sending formal notices through a notary public; filing court claims; initiating enforcement proceedings and compulsory execution measures. In addition, we provide legal protection and representation in cases involving: tort liability (unlawful damage); unjust enrichment; management of another person’s affairs without authority (negotiorum gestio).

What Services Do We Provide in the Field of Obligations (Contract) Law?

One of the core areas of our practice is the drafting, review and legal analysis of various types of contracts. Whether it concerns a real estate sale and purchase agreement, a loan agreement, or a lease agreement, we carefully examine each clause to ensure that your rights and interests are fully protected.

• Preparation of deposit agreements, , preliminary agreements and contracts for the sale or transfer of real estate in exchange for maintenance and care;
• Drafting, negotiation and amendment of of lease agreements, contracts for services (works contracts), donation agreements, loan agreements, agricultural lease agreements, mandate agreementspartnership agreements дружество and any other contracts tailored to your specific case;;
• Drafting of management contracts (executive/managerial agreements) and deposit (safekeeping) agreements..

We place special emphasis on obligation-related legal relations involving the securing of contractual obligations, including: mortgages; special pledges; suretyship (guarantees); contractual mechanisms such as penalty clauses and earnest money (deposit) aimed at ensuring proper performance of contractual obligations.

Protection in Case of Contractual Non-Performance and Legal Disputes

When one party fails to perform its contractual obligations, we provide comprehensive legal assistance to protect the rights of the creditor, applying all available legal remedies under Bulgarian law. We offer full legal representation in proceedings involving:

• Termination (rescission) of bilateral contracts due to culpable non-performance;
• Claims for damages and compensation;
• Collection of overdue payments arising from contracts, invoices, and other legal documents;
• Claims for unjust enrichment or management of another person’s affairs without authority (negotiorum gestio).

We support our clients throughout the entire process — from pre-contractual negotiations to the final recovery of receivables or the resolution of disputes through court proceedings or settlement agreements.

Assistance with Debt Collection

The recovery of outstanding receivables is often a complex and time-consuming process that requires professional legal intervention. Our law firm provides comprehensive assistance aimed at the effective protection of creditors’ rights, including:

• Drafting and serving notarial notices (formal demands for payment);
• Filing claims and applications for the issuance of orders for payment and orders for immediate enforcement;
• Initiating proceedings for securing claims through the imposition of attachments (seizure) or injunctions (freezing orders) over movable and immovable property;
• Taking legal measures to subrogate into the rights of a satisfied creditor, where applicable;
• Legal representation in insolvency (bankruptcy) proceedings against debtors.

We work proactively to safeguard your interests, with the objective of achieving prompt and effective recovery of outstanding debts through all available legal means.

Why Choose Us?

By choosing Evelina Toncheva & Partners Law Firm, you benefit from:

• Extensive experience in obligations and contract law;
• An individual, approach and strategic legal thinking in every case;
• Precision and diligence in drafting contracts and legal documents;
• Fast and effective action in litigation and debt recovery proceedings;
• Comprehensive protection of your interests at every stage — from the initial consultation to enforcement and final recovery.

We are a reliable legal partner you can trust when it comes to protecting your rights and interests in the complex field of contractual and obligation-related legal relations.