The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance , Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a second tier firm,

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria’s ‘very competent’ team provides ‘invaluable advice’. It recently advised the American University in Bulgaria on obtaining a $10m loan from Overseas Property Investment Corporation, and acted for Solarpro Bulgaria on establishing a €12m structure to finance construction of a solar power plant. Stoyan Barzakov leads the team, with associate Rumiana Rahneva often being ‘instrumental’ in property financings.

Within Corporate and M&A , Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a second tier firm,

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria’s strong client base includes subsidiaries of international clients and domestic high flyers. Highlights included representing Carlsberg Bulgaria in its merger with Hliab I Hlebni Izdelia; Group Soufflet in the acquisition of Starbev in the Czech Republic; and BG Print Media in its acquisition of Media Group Bulgaria Holding. The group also provides day-to-day corporate assistance to Wonder Group, Playtech Bulgaria and the Bulgarian subsidiaries of Dedeman Holding. Andrey Delchev leads the practice.

Within EU and competition , Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a second tier firm,

Name partner Andrey Delchev leads an ‘excellent’ team at Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria that is noted for its ‘thorough knowledge of national and European legislation’. The practice had a busy 2010, including successfully representing Media Group Bulgaria Holding before the CPC in a case concerning its internal restructuring, and advising The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works on its procurement procedures. Other clients include the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology, the Road Infrastructure Agency and the Municipality of Sofia.

Within Privatisation, PPP and foreign investment, Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a second tier firm,

In 2010, Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria continued to build on its excellent reputation for advising public sector bodies: it acted for the Ministry of Regional Development on the modernisation of the public transport system in Rousse, and the Municipality of Smolian on transport tender matters.

Within Projects, energy and natural resources, Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a third tier firm,

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria’s practice provides a ‘high-quality service’ and has ‘deep knowledge’ of Bulgarian legislation. The team advised Gazprom Neft on the €150m construction and acquisition of gas and petrol stations across Bulgaria. It also acted on a number of government mandates, including advising the Ministry of Environment and Water on the drafting its national water strategy. Team head Andrey Delchev and senior associate Momchil Jivkov are recommended.

Within Real estate and construction , Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a second tier firm,

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria provides a ‘very high level of service’, and demonstrates ‘knowledge of the sector and the ability to solve specific problems’. The practice is well known for its public sector expertise, and is advising the Road Infrastructure Agency on its contractor tender procedure for the construction of the €130m Maritsa highway and the €60m Struma highway. The group is also advising on the procurement process for the €75m construction of new terminals at Varna and Bourgas airports. Stoyan Barzakov leads the practice.

Within Shipping , Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a second tier firm,

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria’s shipping team is headed by Magdalena Valova. The group is drafting a proposed amendment to the Maritime Space, Inland Waterways and Ports of the Republic of Bulgaria Act for a private investor, and is consulting on the legal status of one of Bulgaria’s biggest yacht ports.

Within TMT , Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria is a second tier firm,

The TMT team at Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria has ‘proven practical experience and acknowledged professionalism and creativity’. It has a strong radio broadcasting client base that includes BG Radio, Radio One and the Association of Bulgarian Broadcasters. Also, it successfully represented Media Group Bulgaria Holding before the CPC. Practice head Severina Liubenova is ‘one of the best experts in media and telecommunications law in Bulgaria’, and managing partner Andrey Delchev has ‘indisputable knowledge and experience’.