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Dinova Rusev & Partners Offices
17, Vasil Aprilov Str.
1504 Sofia
Bulgaria
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Dinova Rusev & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Bulgaria > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Dinova Rusev & Partners is home to a leading dispute resolution practice in the energy sector, regularly instructed on complex and high-value cases pertaining to rulings of the energy regulator. Notable from the firm’s client base are Kaliakra Wind Power and Terna Energy. The team is also strong across arbitration and commercial litigation, offering services that cover the full life-span of commercial disputes. Konstantin Stambolov leads most of the firm’s civil and administrative cases, in addition to heading up the team. Elsewhere in the team, Iliya Grozdanov is praised for her ‘wide knowledge on legal matters’ and is a key litigator in the energy space, directing much of the practice group’s work in that area.Practice head(s):
Konstantin Stambolov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have excellent timely support from the team. They know both our local presence, but also corporate policies and practices. We cooperate closely. Also our contacts are working on a task from any kind of perspective what a certain issue may cause.’
‘Iliya Grozdanov has wide knowledge on legal matters, good coverage of the specifics of the business.’
‘The team completely fulfils my requirements for working with a legal firm. Exceptional communication, very good research on each topic we have discussed and worked on.’
‘Everything is done on time and the team always proposes several approaches to each legal case.’
Bulgaria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The corporate and commercial practice at Dinova Rusev & Partners handles a broad range of matters across different sectors, regularly acting on behalf of major international clients. At the senior level, practice head and firm co-founder Anelia Dinova has over two decades of experience in the space, focusing her practice on inbound investments into Bulgaria. Partner Iliya Grozdanov focuses on energy sector clients, with experience in complex negotiations, regulatory compliance matters, and structuring commercial agreements.Practice head(s):
Anelia Dinova
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Transmetrics
I-Cover Services
Everty Bulgaria
Galaxy Investment Group
3M
AP Retail
Northrop Grumman
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria
Sofia Hotel Balkan
Economou Shipping
Devico Bulgaria
Vitasource
Catechin Water Laboratories
Astron Chemicals
Greenville Bulgaria
Bulgaria > EU and competition Tier 2
Dinova Rusev & Partners undertakes a diverse range of competition mandates, chiefly merger control, market reviews, antitrust proceedings and compliance issues arising out of the advertising industry. Among other highlights, the team is representing EKO Bulgaria in a complex cartel investigation involving compliance with domestic unfair trading and consumer protection legislation. Milen Rusev heads up the practice group, and is noted for his background working for the Bulgarian Commission on Protection of Competition. Elsewhere in the department, Ivelina Cherneva is another key point of contact, with a focus on competition issues emanating from M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Milen Rusev
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Milen Rusev is an outstanding competition specialist. Working with him is a pleasure. He is friendly and cooperative.’
‘Reliability and efficiency.’
Key clients
3M Bulgaria
AP Retail
Sofia South Ring Mall
Sephora Bulgaria
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria
Daskalantonakis Group of Companies
Marinopoulos group
Eko Bulgaria
Work highlights
- Assisted Daskalantonakis Group in a successful group restructuring exercise in Bulgaria, which included the preparation of an application for merger clearance and representation of the client before the Bulgarian regulator.
- Representing EKO Bulgaria in an ongoing cartel investigation involving all major fuel retail and wholesale operators in Bulgaria.
- Providing a wide range of litigation services to Kaliakra Wind Power aimed at putting an end to alleged unfair trading practices, including abuse of dominant position, by the state-owned National Electric Company.
Bulgaria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Dinova Rusev & Partners provides day-to-day banking and financing services to its long-term clients, with a focus on financing agreements, debt restructuring and regulatory matters in the energy and real estate sectors. Noteworthy clients include Terna Energy and Kaliakra Wind Power. Team leader Diana Valkova focuses on banking projects, debt restructuring and financing transactions. Georgi Vladov handles regulatory compliance matters and project financing.Practice head(s):
Diana Valkova
Other key lawyers:
Georgi Vladov;Â Anelia Dinova
Key clients
3M
Economou Shipping
Terna Energy
AP Retail
Northrop Grumman
Kaliakra Wind Power
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria
House Market Bulgaria
Trade Estates Bulgaria
Daskalontanakis Group
Work highlights
- Advised the entire Daskalantonakis Group and Sofia Hotel Balkan AD in particular on funding of more than €25m as financing and refinancing agreements for its facilities in four countries in the region.
Bulgaria > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Dinova Rusev & Partners has continued to strengthen its client base, a testament to the group’s ongoing expertise in renewables and mining-related disputes, acting for major renewable energy companies. In a recent highlight, the team advised Mercuria Energy Trading on a multi-jurisdictional portfolio of wind and solar projects. The experienced Konstantin Stambolov heads up the team.Practice head(s):
Konstantin Stambolov
Other key lawyers:
Iliya Grozdanov; Radoslav Zahariev; Diana Valkova
Testimonials
‘The firm is known for its expertise in energy and natural resources, particularly relating to greenfield renewable power projects and M&A. The partners at DRP have an excellent commercial sense of the local market and can provide very practical advice. They are able to work under pressure within extremely limited timeframes.’
‘Iliya Grozdanov is one of the key contacts on our project. His commitment to delivering on time is most impressive. Iliya has an outstanding grasp of the regulatory issues and policies of the local renewable energy market. Diana Valkova is also very impressive for her responsiveness and good command of the legal issues regarding real estate and land rights.’
Key clients
Hyperion Renewables
Romenergy Trading
Mercuria Trading
Terna Energy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Bulgarian Energy Holding
Kaliakra Wind Power
Assos Capital – AP Retail
Energo Pro
Gorubso Kardzali
AIK Energy
Mann Energy
Work highlights
- Assisted Mercuria Trading with all aspects of the due diligence and assessment of a portfolio of wind and solar projects in Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania.
- Advised Hyperion Renewables on the acquisition and construction of a portfolio of 150 MW PV projects.
- Defended Kaliakra Wind Power against claims brought by the National Electricity Company for the payment of balancing charges.
Bulgaria > Projects and PPP Tier 3
Bulgaria > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Dinova Rusev & Partners demonstrates specific expertise in shopping mall management and hospitality services, often acting on significant mandates arising out of these sectors. Real estate-secured debt restructurings and full-scale advisory services on behalf of real estate investment funds are also among the team's core capabilities. Georgi Vladov heads the practice, and receives support from Anelia Dinova and Iliya Grozdanov.Practice head(s):
Georgi Vladov
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Coca-Cola European Partners Services
AP Retail
Svartehavet
South Ring Mall
Baltic International Bank
Amit Construction
I Cover
China Zhongyuan Engineering
Terna Energy
Terna
Sun Foods
Imerys Minerals
Gorubso Kardjali
House Market Bulgaria
MG Consult
Trade Estates Bulgaria
Danaos Development
Work highlights
- Assisted Everty with four real estate acquisition transactions.
- Advised Coca-Cola European Partners on the negotiation and signing of the lease agreement for its new headquarters in Bulgaria.
- Advising AP Retail on all aspects of the operation of The Mall, one of the biggest Bulgarian shopping malls.
Dinova Rusev & Partners > Firm Profile
Who we are
DRP is a full service law firm based in Bulgaria offering companies a wide range of legal services. We pride ourselves in providing results orientated and personalized advice of an exceptionally high standard in a time and cost efficient manner.
DRP is well placed to provide you with expert tailored and effective advice. It is this energetic and enthusiastic approach to excellence in everything, which gained us a place among the leading law firms in Bulgaria.
What defers us
Our firm is structured on corporate basis where each lawyer specializes and works in several fields. This allows us to offer to our clients specialized high quality advice. Our lawyers are talented and committed. We prioritize their professional development and strive to create an inspirational working environment. We are proud to offer solution based advice tailored to the specific business needs of our clients. We do not only advise on the law, but also understand our client’s goals and offer solutions to the particular issues.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Georgi Vladov | Georgi.Vladov@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Capital markets | Anelia Dinova | Anelia.Dinova@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Company and commercial, M&A | Anelia Dinova | Anelia.Dinova@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Company and commercial, M&A | Milen Rusev | Milen.Rusev@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Competition and antitrust | Milen Rusev | Milen.Rusev@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Dispute resolution | Konstantin Stambolov | Konstantin.Stambolov@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Personal Data Protection | Vesela Kabatliyska | vesela.kabatliyska@drp-legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Employment | Vesela Kabatliyska | vesela.kabatliyska@drp-legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Energy and environment | Iliya Grozdanov | Iliya.Grozdanov@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Real estate and construction | Georgi Vladov | Georgi.Vladov@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Real estate and construction | Anelia Dinova | Anelia.Dinova@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Shipping | Georgi Vladov | Georgi.Vladov@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
TMT | Milen Rusev | Milen.Rusev@DRP-Legal.com | 00 359 2 903 01 01 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Adv Ivelina Cherneva | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Anelia Dinova | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Iliya Grozdanov | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Vesela Kabatliyska | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Milen Rusev | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Konstantin Stambolov | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Georgi Vladov | Partner | View Profile |