The Legal 500

Key clients for the ‘outstanding’ practice at Andonov & Radinska Law Firm include Europa Capital, General Electric and Avestus Capital Partners. The team also acted for City Hospitals & Clinics Group in relation to the construction of a cardiology clinic in Bulgaria and the lease of a general hospital in Varna. The ‘renowned’ Hristo Andonov and the ‘knowledgeable’ Diliana Radinska are recommended.

Boyanov & Co’s ‘quick and responsive’ real estate and construction team is praised for its ‘clear and effective’ advice. It acted for a major European utility company on the construction of biomass co-generation plants. Practice head Nickolay Nickolov is ‘a very experienced and effective real estate lawyer’.

The ‘very high quality’ team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP – Bulgaria Branch is praised for its ‘practical experience and knowledge of the real estate sector’. It is advising Backaldrin on ongoing issues concerning the acquisition of real estate in Bulgaria, and also advised Quarzwerke Group on all real estate issues relating to its acquisition of shares in Kaolin. Senior associate Peter Takov heads this ‘quick and effective’ group.

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov’s ‘responsive’ team is advising NIS Petrol on the acquisition of petrol stations, storage bases and plots of land; Karsch Venture Capital on the purchase of commercial property and the development of a shopping complex near Sofia; and Moda Sport on the acquisition of 99 plots of agricultural land in Stara Zagora. Practice head Stephan Kyutchukov is ‘outstanding’.

Kambourov & Partners’ ‘reliable, pragmatic and knowledgeable’ team is advising Bulgarian Energy Holding on all real estate matters arising from the restructuring of the Bulgarian energy sector. It also provides ongoing real estate advice to European Trade Centre, Lidl and Kamenitza. Atanas Shopov is ‘absolutely first class’.

Penkov, Markov & Partners is ‘renowned for its brilliant litigation prowess’, and is defending state-owned company Vrana in a high-profile property claim. On the non-contentious side, it recently advised Bulfeld on the development of the Paradise Centre Mall in Sofia. Milena Gaidarska and Ivan Markov are recommended.

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria’s ‘responsive and reliable’ team continues to advise the Road Infrastructure Agency on the selection of the contractor as well as the design and construction of the Struma Highway, Lot 2. It is also advising Planex on the development of the €60m Galeria Bourgas Mall, and advised Metropolitan JSC on construction contracts for the €68m extension of the second metro line in Sofia. Stoyan Barzakov is highly regarded.

Dinova, Rusev & Partners’ team is ‘always business-oriented’, and is ‘efficient, quick and knowledgeable’. It is advising Terna Energy on construction of a wind farm, and acted for Assos Capital on various issues regarding the financing and management of significant commercial spaces in Sofia. It acted for South Ring Mall Sofia on the development of a shopping mall. Anelia Dinova heads the team, in which Georgi Vladov, Iliya Grozdanov and the ‘hardworking’ Todor Kakachev are also recommended.

Dobrev, Kinkin & Lyutskanov is noted for its expertise in energy-related real estate and construction matters, as well as in contentious work. It advised Cabland on the design and construction of a significant golf complex in Bulgaria, while other clients include VEZ Maritza, VEZ Svoghe, RSM BX, Ogosta B.I., and Sparki. Practice head Adriana Nacheva is highly regarded.

Penev LLP’s ‘excellent’ team advises clients such as the US Embassy in Bulgaria and Garanti Koza on real estate matters. Sergey Penev is recommended.

Headline work for the ‘outstanding’ team at Schoenherr (in cooperation with Law firm Andreev, Stoyanov and Tsekova) included advising S IMMO on the financing of the construction of an office building in central Sofia, and assisting Moncada with the acquisition and development of several solar energy parks. Elena Todorova and practice head Dimitar Vlaevsky are recommended.

Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners, Attorneys-at-Law is advising Solar Europe and Czech Investment Group on potential solar energy site acquisitions in Bulgaria. Acciona Infraestructura is also a client. Nikolay Bebov, Venelin Dimitrov and Blagomir Minov are recommended.

Wolf Theiss’ ‘highly professional’ team is advising South Stream Transport on all real estate and construction matters relating to the development of the South Stream offshore gas pipeline. It also acted for Bulgarian Real Estate Fund (BREF) on the €23m sale of Kambanite Business Centre in Sofia to Zeus Capital, and advised LukErg Renew on the €52m acquisition of two wind farms. Anna Rizova is highly recommended, and Antonia Mavrova ‘goes the extra mile’, say clients.

Arsov Natchev Ganeva provides real estate and construction advice to clients such as Lidl, Air Liquide International and ArcelorMittal Distribution. Marin Arsov and Stoil Hristov are recommended.

Atanassov & Ivanov Law Firm advises clients including Toyota Balkans, Michelin and United Bulgarian Bank on real estate and construction matters.

BWSP Ilieva, Voutcheva & Co Law Firm is experienced in advising foreign clients on Bulgarian real estate projects. Recent work includes assisting Camera with the purchase of two substantial plots of land. Rossitsa Voutcheva and associate Anton Uzunov are the key contacts.

Borissov & Partners’ real estate and construction team advised Penguin Properties and Carnation Holdings on the acquisition of real estate in Pamporovo. The team is also advising Ingérop and High-Point Rendel on their joint venture to build the Danube Bridge 2 between the towns of Vidin and Calafat. Radoslav Alexandrov is the key contact.

CHSH Cerha Hempel Spiegelfeld Hlawati’s ‘top-quality’ team advised Solartec on the acquisition of various renewable energy projects, and acted for Dituria on the acquisition of a photovoltaic project. Boyko Guerginov is recommended.

Dimitar Danailov at Danailov, Mihaleva, Nedelchev & Co/Lex Locus is recommended for real estate matters.

Delchev & Partners advised longstanding client Cordeel Bulgaria on the construction of Bulgaria Mall, and advised Regnum on increasing its investment in a ski resort.

Dimitrov, Petrov & Co is advising the Bulgarian subsidiary of Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti regarding a €65m transport project, and continues to advise Co-Ver Industrial regarding a major infrastructure project in Sofia. It is also recognised for its expertise in construction and real estate disputes. Alexander Todorov is recommended.

Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm advised Piccadilly on real estate matters relating to rental agreements for premises in Bulgaria. Victoria Penkova and Lyubimka Dyulgerova are recommended.

Georgiev, Todorov & Co advised Energoconsult on the €10m construction of three wind farms. Clients also include Alfred Toepfer International. Miglena Peneva is recommended.

Gugushev & Partners Law Office’s ‘top-quality’ team advised on three significant photovoltaic projects for Hareon Solar Technology. Other clients include Urbasolar and Magnolia Imoti. Petko Angelov is recommended.

KLC Law Firm Branch Bulgaria is advising GEK Group Terna on various construction matters.

McGregor & Partners is renowned for its experience in advising on real estate and construction matters relating to the renewable energy sector.

Popov & Partners advised Novo Ivanyane on a significant property sale in Bulgaria. It also advised Gild Arbitrage Fund Management (GAFM) on matters relating to zoning and the change of land use for areas intended for long-term development by the Sofia City Master Plan. Galin Popov is ‘outstanding’, and Sibina Eftenova is ‘reliable and responsive’.

Simeonov & Dermendjiev, which is recommended for its experience in construction projects, recently advised on two hotel developments.

Law Partnership Tascheva & Partner’s ‘reliable’ team advised Linde and Linde Holding on real estate matters relating to its restructuring in Bulgaria. Svetoslav Dimitrov and Nelli Tascheva are recommended.

Boutique firm Tocheva & Mandazhieva Law Office is advising an Asian multinational corporation on a €15m investment programme in the renewable energy sector, and acted for Tishman International on the development of Sofia Airport Center. Tanya Tocheva and Zhulieta Mandazhieva are recommended.

Varadinov & Co Attorneys-at-Law is recommended for its construction law expertise.

Diana Ilieva is Bazlyankov Stanoev & Tashev’s key contact for real estate matters.

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz in cooperation with Pavlov and Partners Law Firm’s ‘solution-oriented’ team advised Alfa Energy Holding on the acquisition and development of photovoltaic energy projects in Bulgaria. It also acted for Alpine-Energie Österreich on the acquisition and development of a photovoltaic power plant project in Chervenakovo.

Georgieva, Petrov, Nenkov, Georgiev Law Firm advises on construction law and transactional aspects of real estate.

Law Firm Kolcheva, Smilenov, Koev and Partners is recommended for its expertise in energy-related real estate matters.

Peterka & Partners Law Firm advised Plaan & Premier Power on the construction of a €40m solar energy park in Bulgaria and acted for Pentax Medical Bulgaria on the construction of a medical equipment repair centre.

Sabev & Partners Law Firm advises on a range of real estate matters including sales and purchases, mortgages and leases.

Tokushev and Partners Law Office advises several major public companies on their real estate issues.