The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance , Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a third tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva’s well-respected team advised Jordan International Bank on a number of financial matters in 2010, including the repayment of a loan extended by the client to a foreign investment company. It also advised a leading Greek bank on credit restructurings. Managing partner Vladimir Natchev and Stoil Hristov are the key contacts.

Within Capital markets , Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a third tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva’s Vladimir Natchev and Stoil Hristov are the key capital markets contacts, handling transactional and regulatory matters for issuers and underwriters. The team recently worked as local counsel to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Bloomberg’s public trading of its shares.

Within Corporate and M&A , Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a third tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva’s track record on big-ticket deals for leading French companies resulted in it representing French utility giant Veolia Water in its €199m acquisition of a 77% stake in Sofiyska Voda; and Radio France International on the sale of its Bulgarian subsidiary. Other clients include Lidl, Decathlon and Danone.

Within EU and competition , Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a third tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva handles merger clearance advisory work for clients such as Renault Trucks SAS and Publicis Groupe, and also represents clients before the CPC. Svetlana Ganeva and Vladimir Natchev are the key figures.

Within Privatisation, PPP and foreign investment, Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a first tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva advises clients such as Danone, Bloomberg and Decathlon, and has a strong reputation among foreign investors. It was appointed to advise the Invest Bulgaria Agency on its promotional initiatives. The team also acted for the Post-Privatization Control Agency in arbitration against two companies regarding the privatisation of Bulgarian Telecommunications Company.

Within Projects, energy and natural resources, Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a second tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva handles a range of energy and project work, with key highlights in 2011 including acting for Bulgarian Energy Holding, Edison and DEPA on the development of a €160m natural gas pipeline between Bulgaria and Greece. The team also advised Alpine Bau on its participation in the Gorna Arda hydropower plant, and conducted a full-scope analysis of the new amendments to the Bulgarian Water Act. Other clients include Total France, Areva Technicatome and AS 24 SAS. Marin Arsov is recommended.

Within Real estate and construction , Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a third tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva has a strong presence in real estate and construction, and advised Black Sea Investment Trust AD on the financing of its real estate development along the Black Sea Coast. The team also provides real estate support to clients including Lidl, Air Liquide International and Danone.

Within TMT , Arsov Natchev Ganeva is a third tier firm,

Arsov Natchev Ganeva advised Radio France on the sale of its Bulgarian subsidiary in 2010, and provides ongoing IP advice to Danone.