Who are the people behind G&P Law? What does their work involve and what inspires them? What do they enjoy doing in their free time? We share the answers in a series of interviews that are part of our #G&PLawTeam feature. The next person we are introducing is one of the newest and youngest members of our team – Daniel Karadochev. He joined G&P Law as a legal assistant in the autumn of 2024 and is currently studying Law at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” Daniel is particularly interested in corporate law, obligations law, and EU law. In this interview, he shares more about himself, his career choice, future plans, and life outside of work.
– What is your role at the firm?
Most often, I assist with preparing the necessary documentation for the incorporation of different types of commercial companies, as well as for non-profit legal entities. I’m also involved in amendments concerning their management or legal status. I communicate with clients regarding their cases and try to support them in the necessary legal steps.
– What inspires you most in your work?
Even as a student, I am already applying what I’ve learned to help clients – and in doing so, I also learn many practical things that the academic curriculum doesn’t have time or capacity to cover.
– What attracted you to G&P Law and what keeps you here?
The young and dynamic team, as well as the focus of the firm’s corporate department on innovative and forward-thinking businesses in Bulgaria – many of which are also driven by young and ambitious people.
– When and how did you realize this would be your profession?
In high school, although I was in a language-focused school, I chose a humanities track and discovered that history and Bulgarian language and literature were my strongest and most enjoyable subjects. Knowing that these subjects were required for Law school entrance exams, I started researching what it really meant to be a lawyer – and became passionate about it. Although those entrance exams were later dropped for my graduating class, my desire to pursue law remained strong.
– What surprised or disappointed you compared to your expectations?
I was pleasantly surprised by the vast variety of cases and legal situations, and by the impossibility of the law to cover every detail – which gives meaning to the legal profession and shows why it needs to be practiced by curious and hard-working people, and not (at least for now) by AI. As for disappointment, I think it’s still too early for that.
– What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received?
Never work on something just because you feel obligated to – do it only if it brings you satisfaction, inspiration, and motivation.
– What are the three things you enjoy most about your job?
- Interacting with professionals in the legal field;
- Finding easier but effective ways to complete a task successfully;
- Knowing that a client is satisfied with the assistance provided.
– How would you explain your job to your grandmother?
I mostly “make companies” and non-profits – I doubt she’d want to know the official terms “commercial companies” and “non-profit legal entities.”
– How do you imagine your profession 10 years from now?
It will demand even more motivation and communication skills from lawyers, as we will need to stay competitive with increasingly capable and accessible artificial intelligence.
– What’s the next step in your legal journey?
To keep studying and trying out different areas of law until I discover which one is truly right for me.
– What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
I would always prefer to travel if I have the chance – especially to a place by the sea, which I find the most inspiring and calming.