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Andrey Delchev and Partners - Eurolex Bulgaria
6 NIKOLAY V. GOGOL STREET
1124 SOFIA
Bulgaria
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Work Department

Corporate, Energy, Projects and PPPs, Transport

Position

Partner

Career

Magdalena Valova has participated in a great number of international PPP projects in the fields of transport, infrastructure and energy. Mrs. Valova is a leading expert in concessions law specialized in the concession of river and sea port terminals, beaches, dams, ores and mineral deposits, gas supply networks and public transport services. Her clients include many public entities (ministries, municipalities) and private companies from the energy and mining industry sector.

Languages

English

Memberships

Member of Sofia Bar Association

Education

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, LLM

Lawyer Rankings

Bulgaria > Projects and PPP

(Leading individuals)

Magdalena ValovaAndrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria is best known for its work with public bodies and the projects and PPP team is no exception, handling the implementation of large infrastructure projects and their financing, most notably in the transportation sector. Renewable and sustainable energy projects and advising on legislative amendments also make up a significant part of the practice group’s portfolio. Founding partner Andrey Delchev leads the team alongside Magdalena Valova, who is a leading practitioner in concessions law.

Bulgaria > Transport (including shipping)

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria‘s transport practice is most notable for its work in the inland shipping sector in Bulgaria, but continues to advise on transport design projects across the board, including air transport, metro extensions, national road and motorway extensions, and redevelopments of railways. Governmental and public entities and construction and infrastructure companies are among the clients the team regularly assists with advice on concessions, tendering processes and the full suite of issues relating to infrastructure design projects. Infrastructure regulations specialist Stoyan Barzakov and Magdalena Valova, who is well versed in concessions and natural resources law, jointly lead the team.

Bulgaria > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria deals with a varied caseload including advising on M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and corporate governance matters for both private and public clients. Andrey Delchev and Magdalena Valova jointly lead the practice, with the former advising on concessions and commercial matters for financial institutions and the latter focuses on the transport, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Bulgaria > Dispute resolution

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria stands out for its extensive experience in regulatory disputes, that often include complex and high value litigation cases, and public tender procedures and agreements. The firm frequently assists governmental bodies, municipalities as well as privately owned companies. Practice head Andrey Delchev is an arbitrator in the International Court of Arbitration and is an expert in bankruptcy proceedings, administrative law and commercial law. Leading the practice alongside Delchev is Magdalena Valova who has considerable experience in PPPs in addition to broader litigation. Ivaylo Katov joined the firm in 2023 and bolsters the team’s administrative and civil litigation advisory offering.

Bulgaria > Energy and natural resources

Andrey Delchev and Partners – Eurolex Bulgaria has a niche focus on public sector consultancy, where ministries, state agencies and public bodies turn to the firm for assistance on the drafting of energy legislation and implementing EU law. The firm also counts national and foreign private investors in its client roster and advises on a variety of energy projects. Founder and managing partner Andrey Delchev leads this practice alongside Magdalena Valova who has extensive experience of international projects. Vesselin Sharov who joined the firm in February 2023 has a focus on both banking and finance and energy.