‘This practice consists of a wide range of highly qualified specialists with extensive experience in all areas of the energy sector.’

‘Excellent professional law firm, very focused and connected at local level and interaction with local authorities. We were provided with very good advice in relation to difficult and complex interpretation of local agreements’ clauses and practice of the local authorities.’

‘Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov provides highly professional services from experienced lawyers having the expertise and motivation to meet the best criteria for quality of the work. DGKV delivers timely, exhaustive and competent legal advice discussed from different perspectives and observing the highest standards in the area which makes this practice unique.’

‘Milan Pandev is extremely highly-qualified in the field of energy law and corporate law.’

‘Anton Krustev is a recognized expert in the field of energy law.’

‘We have been working with Kambourov & Partners for the last almost two years. Our impression is excellent. The strength of the team is their professional and in-depth studies in each case.’

‘The team are diverse, broad expertise, trustworthy, competent, efficient and business oriented.’

‘Schoenherr is a one-stop-shop for all law related matters that might arise in the energy sector, from the regulatory framework, project initiation, execution and operation to relationships with partners, counterparties, state bodies and dispute settlement, if necessary, of course. Any big law firm is capable of handling our legal needs. But what makes Schoenherr different is their client focus, flexibility and practical advice – this is not often found with its competitors.’

‘Schoenherr’s energy team is outstanding. Radoslav Chemshirov is a true expert in his field, a committed, persuasive and incredibly effective lawyer. And last but not least, he’s a great person to deal with.’

‘Schoenherr is regarded as one of the leading energy law firms in Bulgaria. They are focused and practical, they don’t waste your time but get straight to the key point. They are our first choice and we trust them.’

‘I have most impressions from Stefana Tsekova and Radoslav Chemshirov. They’re both an example of what a really good legal advisor should be; quick, responsive and providing well-reasoned advice. Stefana is very well positioned among major energy lawyers on the local market. She demonstrates great industry knowledge and practical experience, while Radoslav thinks of legal questions from the client’s point of view and thus saves us time and resources. They’re both one of very few energy regulatory lawyers whose advice I trust.’

‘Extremely easy to work with and cooperate. Great availability and responsiveness.’

‘The team has developed a deep understanding of the energy industry and the local marketplace in which we operate, tailoring their activities to our needs. I would rate their commercial awareness as very good also.’

‘I have worked mostly with Oleg Temnikov and Radoslav Mikov. Oleg Temnikov is a brilliant energy and regulatory lawyer. His advice is always accurate and comprehensive. He is among the leading individual lawyers in the sector in Bulgaria. Radoslav Mikov comes from the industry and is very practical and solution-oriented.’

‘Wolf Theiss have, in most offices, specialised energy teams. This is a huge advantage, as they can provide lawyers with appropriate experience and industry specific know-how. This is particularly relevant for the Sofia office, which hosts a large energy/projects team, with extensive experience in the sector. Their particularly strong areas are the renewables projects (development, construction and transactions) and electricity trading.’

‘Radoslav Mikov is very smart and passionate for his job, has good communication skills, knowledge of the law, strong writing ability and good judgement.’

‘Mariya Derelieva is the main contact. She is a very precise and sharp-witted lawyer applying smart solutions to our complex legal issues. I am truly amazed at her strong litigation skills and substantial knowledge in energy legislation. In addition, we worked with Nikolay Lazarov, who has great communication skills, is very experienced in the energy field and easily solves various issues in the field.’

‘The team of Georgiev, Todorov & Co has impressed us with their accuracy, speed of work and efficient legal advice. They have extensive experience in the energy sector, excellent track record in litigation and great communication with clients. This combination makes the firm a preferred choice for us.’

‘Our main lawyer is Dobrina Pavlova, who has over a decade experience in the energy and natural resources sector. She knows all the specifics in the sector, is very easy to communicate with, has excellent analytical skills and is able to do an in-depth research and provide prompt replies to all of our enquiries in the field. We cannot express how happy we are with the legal assistance provided by her.’

‘We chose to work with Georgiev, Todorov & Co. due to their established reputation in the energy and natural resources field. Their team is highly competent in the energy regulations, has outstanding negotiation skills which are perfectly combined with an impressive litigation practice. Their lawyers are easy to communicate with and often collaborate very well while working in a team to give the most precise legal assistance to solve a complex matter.’

‘Our company has mainly worked with Mariya Derelieva. She is an exceptional professional, with a deep understanding in the field and huge availability. In addition to that, Derelieva has a very thorough approach and offers efficient legal advice.’

‘Responsible, correct, make good studies, know their client and have a good attitude.’

‘The strengths and key capabilities compared to other firms are the good communication and understanding of the client’s cases and needs for legal checks – the firm knows the environment in which the client operates and checks all issues needed with in-depth approach, considering all aspects and factors.’

‘The people are very efficient, with excellent understanding of the matters – they do their best to help.’

‘One of the oldest and most experienced energy practices on the market, particularly in the field of photovoltaic power plants. Great experience and industry know-how.’

‘I would definitely recommend Atanas Valov, who is an outstanding expert on real estate and zoning/planning matters, as well as Vladimir Penkov, who is an extremely experienced lawyer. Atanas Valov has also remarkable experience and knowledge in general commercial law matters and is always able to significantly contribute to projects. He also has wide experience in energy related-litigations, particularly before administrative courts.’ 

‘The team of Penkov, Markov & Partners has quite the name in the renewable energy sector. They have excellent knowledge of the business particularities and the financial side of the sector, great knowledge of the substantive law in whose creation they have actively participated in and have very good litigators in their team. Being veterans from many previous cases against the regulatory bodies and the State (from 2010 onwards), they have acted adaptively to the legal situation and dedicatedly defended our interests and that of the whole sector in these series of cases.’ 

‘Great knowledge about energy and natural resources. Deeply explaining pros and cons, fast reaction and great collaboration.’

‘Competent, trustworthy, loyal, dedicated and an effective team of professionals.’  

‘Whenever we have a legal issue in the area of energy and natural resources, we call Pencho Stanchev. He is always up to date with the latest legal developments and provides high-quality strategic advice. He answers our questions quickly and to the point, and he has the talent and patience to explain everything in simple words.’

‘I find their open approach and efficiency really useful in getting things done in a satisfactory and timely manner.’

‘Apart from their high qualifications, all Dimitrov, Petrov & Co’s lawyers I have worked with share a strong passion for what they do. It feels like helping us is not just a job but more of a cause for them. I could only guess how much time and effort it costs them to find the right answers and they always do. One of their main strengths is that they have very well-prepared experts in virtually all areas a business may need legal assistance in.’

‘I consider that the renewable energy practice at DRP law firm is excellent due the following reasons: it has extensive experience in renewable projects in Bulgaria; its responses to needs for legal service are swift and flexible which makes collaboration highly efficient; their professionalism in M&A and local compliance issues is practical and they keep a close eye on the latest change of regulatory attitudes by local authorities.’ 

‘The team is highly skilled and knowledgeable – they have great professionals across all practices (they have been advising us on energy, M&A, regulatory, financial matters). I would say that they stand out from other law firms we use and currently we assign all legal matters to them alone.’

‘Diana Dimova, Mladen Minev and Svilen Issaev are very knowledgeable and responsive. I would say they are really great professionals. They are very attentive to details and business oriented, which is something every every business person would like to see. There have been many other people involved in our projects who have done a great job as well.’

‘The team has always been very client oriented, amd the lawyers pay special attention to every detail of my cases. The team is very aware of the changes in the industry I am working in. Because of their great knowledge in the field they were able to provide me with the best possible solutions and also offer me many new options that were appropriate for my work.’

‘The main contact lawyers at the firm were Adriana Nacheva, Silviya Spasova and Dilian Kolev. All of them possess a great work ethic and are very diligent in their work. Whenever I had questions or needed to discuss the case with them, they were very polite and understanding to my needs and preferences as a client.’