‘The team consists of very professional, selected, young, motivated and clever staff. They are well organised, always in touch (24/7) and the give 100% from their knowledge to help our organisation in all legal questions.’

‘They are quite knowledgeable and dedicated as well customer centric.’

‘All lawyers are very responsive and offer straight-to-the point advice on all questions we have in connection to the everyday company activities. We are especially pleased with the work of the lawyers in handling the corporate documents of our companies, labour issues and the way they managed several lawsuits with contracting authorities (the outcome of these lawsuits was very important for our future collaboration with some of the contracting authorities).’

‘Our main contact is Metodi Baykushev, who produces top-quality work and provided us with an outstanding analysis of the factual and legal situation regarding different questions. We appreciated his personal commitment and 24/7 availability.’

‘The core value of this practice is the comprehensive advice on complex questions, which cover different areas. They work really fast and effectively due to their industry knowledge. It is always their aim to understand the client.’

‘We have a very good collaboration with Donka Stoyanova; she is our main contact. She has led several complicated lawsuits initiated by the Ministry of Defence against the company, most of which ended successfully for us. We have worked with her also for various contracts and labour issues. We are especially impressed with her ability to find always a satisactory legal solution and to communicate effectively with the people in charge in our organisation. Tsevetelina Georgieva and Emil Tumbev also take part in the lawsuits, they are very good at completing various procedures.’

‘DPC experts are undoubtedly among the best ones especially in the area of EU & competition law. What we cherish most is that we do not receive just formal legal advice, but also practical and effective solutions. Possessing thorough regulatory knowledge and an excellent understanding of our corporate structure and strategic objectives, DPC lawyers have managed to gain our trust. ’

‘The people at DPC are all just great.’

‘The competition practice, led by Zoya Todorova, is impressive. Zoya is capable of addressing any issue relating to EU and national competition law. Her extensive knowledge spans from merger control to compliance issues, to abuse of dominance. Being very balanced and methodical, Zoya always adopts the right approach when dealing with relevant authorities, which, in turn, leads to good relationships with case teams from day one. Moreover, the work product is always delivered on time and to a high standard.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Zoya Todorova and Radina Tomanova on a very complex merger control proceedinsg before the Bulgarian competition authority. Their knowledge of the law, attention to detail, delivery on time and friendliness turned a very challenging and complex project into an absolute pleasant experience.’

‘We are very pleased with the services of Dimitrov, Petrov and Co. The law firm provides full-scale assistance to our group on competition, dispute resolution and corporate matters, which, in my opinion, defines the in-depth approach of the experts when handling the matters addressed to them. All experts from the law who are involved in the legal assistance to our group have excellent command of law, impeccable professional approach and very responsible attitude to all matters. For many years, the team has shown commitment, in-depth expertise and a constant search for innovative and alternative approaches to solving the issues.’

‘We communicate mainly with Metodi Baykushev. He is a very knowledgeable and reliable lawyer and we know we can call him for any legal issues we have, no matter the day and time, and they will be taken care of in the best way. Donka Stoyanova is very diligent and has been extremely helpful on any competition matters.’

‘The firm has unbelievably wide and detailed knowledge and practical experience in the antitrust and competition matters in the state and internationally. Their legal assistance is enhanced by the team’s expertise and grasp of the economic and regulatory fields. DPC’s extraordinary in-team coordination and professionalism are not only strengths but also the main tools they have in providing efficient and successful legal assistance.’

‘Zoya Todorova is the most experienced and knowledgeable legal professional I have worked with. Being extremely accurate and prompt in her communication she has always been able to clearly hear and effectively respond to all our business needs, often ones we hadn’t even realised.’

‘They have real in-depth knowledge of the pharma and medical devices sector and the regulatory framework governing it. They follow the legal developments closely and assist the Bulgarian government with the drafting of laws in this field so have valuable knowledge.’

‘I have worked with Zoya Todorova, Bilyana Angelova and Asya Vladimirova. All are excellent: professional, efficient and they provide practical advice.’

‘The entire team is committed to helping the client and taking care of all the details; the client feels cared for and well informed about the case and the principles of cooperation which is much appreciated.’

‘Bilyana Angelova provides prompt reaction and profound insight into the case.’

‘Recommended for their promptness in reply and great analysis and inspection of any issue.’

‘The team’s strengths include high level of responsibility, loyalty, and professionality. Bilyana Angelova supports us 24/7 on a wide range of cases.’

‘DPC’s reputation in the area of medical malpractice cases is impeccable. Their experts have demonstrated great knowledge in the specific area of medical disputes and proved to be very good litigators. Their expertise and responsiveness give us the confidence that we receive the best professional and cost-effective business advice. This year the DPC team successfully closed a complex case about alleged medical malpractice involving civil and penal aspects with significant material interest.’

‘Our main contact at the firm is Encho Simeonov. He is a brilliant litigator, who combines long-term practical experience with a strategic mind when it comes to complex disputes. He is reliable, always available and loyal.’

‘The team is scrupulous: any issue is analysed in depth and any relevant aspect is accurately explained to the client. The firm promptly answers emails and is at the client’s disposal for every aspect. Excellent accuracy with regard to researches and analysis of the matter.’

‘DPC are true market leaders, with unmatched expertise in intellectual property law. They demonstrate versatile insight in the area, interdisciplinary knowledge, and a business-oriented approach. What we find most valuable is the team.’

‘The whole team has been doing an excellent job, with our key contact being the partner Bilyana Angelova. We also have excellent impressions from the senior associate Asya Vladimirova, as well as from Alexandra Lassina. Apart from being proven experts in the field, they all stood out as extremely reliable and dedicated and with an impeccable response time.’

‘The team’s strenghth is undoubtrdly its international standard, meaning its high level of knowledge in all fields of IP, professional approach and excellent case handling.’

‘We are working with Bilyana Angelova in many cases, especially in an international  trade mark war in the field of gaming, involving several trade mark proceedings in Bulgaria (but also internationally). Bilyana is nearly 24/7 available, extremly quick in finding solutions and just an outstanding pleasure to work with: young, competent and nice – just perfect!’

‘They provide swift and comprehensive advice on IP matters in Bulgaria. We have an easy communication with Bilyana Angelova, partner. She has a remarkable response time and always provides the most cost and time-efficient solutions for our clients.’

‘Very cost-efficient and responsive. Bilyana Angelova is very strong in IP and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Very quick and reliable, did not mind a very short deadline, proactive and clear advice. Bilyana Angelova is a great leader, makes sure that everything works smoothly, and has a great understanding of trade mark law.’

‘Very practical guidance and commercial in nature. Effective in communicating the key issues. Great value for money and very personable.’

‘Hristo Nihrizov provides what feels like a personalised service, making you feel that nothing is too much trouble to provide a solution to your issue. He is approachable, effective at distilling the issues and helping you to reach pragmatic and commercial solutions. He is not afraid to give you the tough advice!’

‘DPC are true market leaders, especially their technology, media and telecommunications department. They demonstrate versatile insight in the field, interdisciplinary knowledge, and a business-oriented approach. What we find most valuable is the teamwork.’

‘The whole team has been doing an excellent job, with our key contacts being the heads of the practice group. ’

‘We have been actively working with Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. for more than six years. Prior to that we have occasionally worked on individual projects over a period of more than ten years. We would recommend them for their expertise, responsiveness and engagement. We are satisfied with the quality of service and the price/value offering.’

‘Our primary point of contact is Desislava Krusteva, who is responsible for the ongoing work related to our legal compliance activities and has provided us with an outstanding service. We particularly value the quick response to requests, ability to cover a wide range of areas and ability to present the results in a concise and timely manner.’

‘DPC are still leaders when it comes to the whole spectrum of ICT law – data and privacy, cybersecurity, telecommunication, e-commerce, AI, and other areas of key expertise, such as intellectual property for example. We invite their experts to assist us in our international and national project tasks. We have always received exceptional timeliness, excellent commitment, in-depth knowledge, and adequate advising when needed. Often, we have to keep to very tight deadlines, and we are happy that the DPC team respond to the urgency in a very timely manner. Through their experts’ assistance, we maintain a very good profile among our partners. We plan on continuing our successful collaboration.’

‘The diversity and variety of projects and project topics my organisation faces is large. Our team is happy to know that no matter the specifics of the ICT topic we will be faced, there are respective experts at DPC. In the past year we had a very specific demand from a ministerial institution, and Donka Stoyanova not only managd to respond to the timeline (given her tight schedule), but was also recognised as an exceptional expert in the field of public procurement. A key element of our collaboration is the fact that we often refer to the DPC team with just a question (sometimes urgent), and they are always eager to provide what is needed. This means a lot to us.’

‘The firm maintains a relationship with me, communicating recent changes in the legal environment directly applicable to my particular niche without my company being on a retainer with them.’

‘The DPC team is famous for its hard work and devotion to each project. They constantly raise the bar of legal expertise. The team works in important fintech projects thus shaping the contemporary legislative landscape in the evolving financial sector. They are involved in the restructuring of a well-known company and advise both lenders and borrowers in project finance across different industry sectors. ’

‘Hristo Nihrizov is successfully leading the practice with a lot of enthusiasm and dedication. He possesses in-depth industry knowledge gained in his work for many banks and financial institutions. Hristo is an impeccable legal expert in the field and I know that he is often invited as a lecturer in banking and finance training seminars. Alexander Todorov also deserves recognition for his high-level work in various finance projects. ’

‘DPC are true market leaders, with unmatchable expertise in the banking, finance, and capital markets practice area. They demonstrate versatile insight in the sector, interdisciplinary knowledge, and business-oriented approach. What we find most valuable is the team.’

‘The whole team has been doing an excellent job, with our key contacts being two of the partners Hristo Nihrizov and Alexander Todorov, as well as senior associate Pencho Stanchev. Apart from having a proven competency in banking and finance law, they all stood out as extremely reliable and dedicated and with an impeccable response time.’

‘Dimitrov, Petrov and Co is a highly reliable partner to collaborate with or give mandates on banking and finance projects, especially if they involve international elements. The team is highly versed, intelligent and experienced. Their command of the English language is close to native speakers.’

‘The team is very responsive and stands-out in the Bulgarian market with their expertise. Partner Hristo Nihrizov is the expert to contact. He is leading the banking and finance practice. Hristo is regularly leading experts’ seminars and training on various professional teams.’

‘The corporate and commercial department of Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. is possibly the most dedicated team of professionals I have worked with throughout my career. They are always striving to be up-to-date, to learn new things, to provide service in accordance with the highest standards. They work really hard but there is a spirit of friendship and mutual understanding and help in the team.’

‘They are very human in their language and are a problem-solving oriented company. It was the first time I read a legal advice where I understood everything. There was no excessive info, details or terminology.’

‘They have excellent knowledge and real life experience/practice of the whole corporate law landscape, particularly Zoya Todorova. ’

‘The interaction among the lawyers within the team and the firm is impressive. Every work we mandate is carefully analysed from different perspectives, so that no detail is missed. Every legal opinion we receive is excellent and our legal advisors stand out with client-focused, business-specific approach. We particularly appreciate their initiative to regularly update us on every important change in the legal framework.’

‘ We work closely with the partner Zoya Todorova who is a brilliant lawyer, very competent and experienced, demonstrating impressive market knowledge. She is also a good team leader, inspiration for the young talents in the team. I would like to distinguish also Radina Tomanova, Polya Dimitrova and Rositsa Vasileva – very bright young ladies and our dedicated advisors on all challenging labour issues besides the day-to-day commercial tasks. I must also mention the partner Boyana Milcheva – top legal expert in many areas of law, our primary legal contact and a big friend to all Bulgarian subsidiaries of our group.’

‘The team has a very strong commercial, corporate and M&A practice. We have recently completed a common project, where the team demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Bulgarian corporate law and governance of state-owned enterprises.’

‘Zoya Todorova is an excellent commercial and corporate lawyer, excelling in what she knows, curious and a quick learner.’

‘DPC provides true full-service legal consultation – from the initial brainstorming how to structure the deal, through all its stages and post-closing compliance matters. Each member of the firm shows incredible legal knowledge and they all act like one team. Their willingness and dedication to finish each project in the best possible way for the client is what differentiates them. As a client, I am truly impressed and I can feel that they really care about my company and the overall success of the venture. This is valid for the real estate and construction practice, the PPP team and tax as well.’

‘I work closely with Alexander Todorov. He is a notable lawyer who has everything that my trusted advisor should possess – impressive legal knowledge, core industry expertise both in real estate and construction, business flair and amazing personal qualities: honesty, high morality and leadership. ’

‘DPC are true market leaders, with exceptional expertise in the area of projects and PPP. They demonstrate versatile insight in the field, interdisciplinary knowledge, and a business-oriented approach. What we find most valuable is the team’s ability to always provide strategic and applicable solutions for any issue arising within our day-to-day operations. DPC’s professional expertise, combined with а personal approach, responsiveness, and flexibility, turns the law firm into a trusted and irreplaceable partner.’

‘The whole team has been doing an excellent job, with our key contacts being the heads of the practice group – Boyana Milcheva and Metodi Baykushev. We also have excellent impressions from the senior associates Pavlina Ivanova, Pencho Stanchev and Donka Stoyanova. Apart from being proven experts in the field, they all stood out as extremely reliable and dedicated and with an impeccable response time.’

‘The experts of Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. have been our trusted legal advisors ever since our entry to the Bulgarian market a few years ago. They are a full-service business law firm, which we find very handy as we do not need to seek advice from various lawyers. They have experts in all areas of law we are interested in and they collaborate with one another like a well-oiled machine. Thus they analyse our problems from aspects even we never would have thought of. They have come to know our business in detail, which makes communication very smooth. What makes them unique, however,  is their attitude – friendly and professional at the same time – and the way they explain complicated matters in simple words.’

‘Boyana Milcheva is an exceptional talent in the areas of real estate and project development. There is no secrets for her when it comes to selecting, acquiring or renting properties, analysing project documentation, negotiating strategies and practice. She is deeply devoted to her work and clients and I know I can rely upon her unconditionally. Pavlina Ivanova is another real estate expert I am really impressed with. She is also very reliable, diligent and solution-oriented. The level of service they both provide is beyond anything I have seen so far.’

‘What makes the practice unique is the people. They are all very intelligent, friendly, and goal-oriented. We know that we can rely on them anytime and for anything – very much like friends do. We have worked with them for more than five years and their performance has always been impeccable. ’

‘It has been a real pleasure to work with them. Boyana Milcheva and Zoya Todorova are the partners we first met and have worked most with. They are very smart, great problem solvers and they definitely know thier law. They both can explain complex legal notions in simple words and in great detail and always listen to what we say. Last but not least, they are very easy-going and have a good sense of humour. As a woman I am proud to see such bright and talented young women having achieved so much in their career with their skills and hard work.’

‘DPC’s construction and real estate team is unique with their impressive synergy and expertise. They are not only knowledgeable specialists in the area, but also proficient communicators and problem-solvers, skills which are the root foundations of their firm. They assisted us on complex real estate matters covering all possible steps in acquiring real estate and a consequent construction project, saving us a lot of time and resources.’

‘We have been working with Boyana Milcheva for a couple of successful years now; she is highly responsive, dedicated and competent. Not only is she impressively experienced in all fields of the construction sector, but she is a one-in-a-million type of professional. Her extensive expertise is refined in such a way that she manages to provide comprehensive legal assistance on complicated matters. Pavlina Ivanova is another valued legal advisor of ours. She stands out with her in-depth knowledge, experience in the real estate field, always prompt, committed and swiftly responsive. Nikolay Kolev is a junior but very promising member of their team.’

‘DPC experts are undoubtedly among the best, and the area of real estate and construction law is among their strongest. What we cherish most is that we do not receive just formal legal advice, but also practical and effective solutions. Possessing thorough regulatory knowledge and an excellent understanding of our corporate structure and strategic objectives, DPC lawyers have managed to gain our trust.’

‘I work mostly with Boyana Milcheva. She is an excellent specialist in her field. Has complex knowledge of the matters and her assistance is very detailed and swift. I felt very cared for as a client and instantly relied on her as advisor. ’

‘Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. have been our trusted legal partner in various areas of business law for more than ten years and we couldn’t be happier with their work. They provide end-to-end service and this is very important for us since our business group encompasses many companies from various industries. Their real estate practice is very well-developed, with an impressive track record and experts with various backgrounds and specialisation, such as real estate dispute resolution, construction and project development.’

‘Dimitrov, Petrov & Co.’s lawyers are quite experienced in dealing with all kinds of real estate and they are not afraid of large scale or more complex projects. They have very good communication with the State and municipal authorities. In the last few years we have invested in various real estate projects and the services they have provided have always been of exquisite quality.’

‘The real estate team is led by Boyana Milcheva who in my opinion is a real estate law expert of the highest class possible. She is very intelligent, confident in what she does, fully solution and client-oriented. Speaking of great lawyers, I must mention Metodi Baykushev, who is a real estate and dispute resolution professional in a league of his own and a very friendly person too. Working with him is always a very positive experience. Pencho Stanchev and Pavlina Ivanova are also key members of the team. Both are very knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with.’

‘DPC provide true full-service legal consultation – from the initial brainstorming how to structure the deal, through all its stages and post-closing compliance matters. Each member of the firm shows incredible legal knowledge and they all act like one team. Their willingness and dedication to finish each project in the best possible way for the client is what differentiates them. As a client, I am truly impressed and I can feel that they really care about my company and the overall success of the venture.’

‘I work closely with Alexander Todorov. He is a notable lawyer who has everything that my trusted advisor should possess – impressive legal knowledge, core industry expertise, both in real estate and construction, business flair and amazing personal qualities: honesty, high morality and leadership.’

‘The team provides first-class advice and services in all areas of business law. Their assistance with regard to the development of our projects from scratch has been invaluable. DPC has experts with different specialisations, including transport, who view our projects from different angles as needed and work together to provide a multi-faceted service. They have also come to know our business and team very well, which makes working with them so easy. They have a better approach to clients, a more transparent billing system, and provide better value for money than any other law firm we have worked with.’

‘Metodi Baykushev stands out with his dedication, wit and responsiveness. He possesses all the qualities and skills of a brilliant lawyer. Metodi is our main point of contact with DPC and I think I can also call him a good friend. Another lawyer definitely worth mentioning is Pencho Stanchev. He is very knowledgeable, confident and friendly. He always gives competent answers to our questions in no time. Tsveteina Georgieva is very diligent and straight to the point.’

‘We worked with DPC on an aircraft transaction and they were very knowledgeable of the pecularities of the aviation industry. It will be hard to find another Bulgarian firm that can match DPC in the area.’

‘We worked with Metodi Baykushev, a partner at DPC and worked with him on a range of transactions. Extremely pleasant to work with. Very business oriented.’

‘The company is competent in specific matters.’

‘Fast, quality consultations, commitment, responsibility, precision. Tsvetelina Georgieva, Zoya Todorova and Boyana Milcheva are recommended.’

‘What makes this practice unique is their strong client focus, they know our business very well and are able to immediately target key commercial issues.’

‘I would like to praise Zoya Todorova for her extraordinary commitment. We have continuously worked together for many years now and there have never been any low points in her performance.’

‘A very occidental law firm in an eastern country, with very high-profile partners and lawyers and with a very well-established practice. Zoya Todorova is a very experienced and client-friendly partner, with very high coverage and astonishing skills. Polya Donkova is a young, talented lawyer, very good and very ambitious.’

‘The lawyers from DPC have in-depth knowledge of the energy sector in Bulgaria and namely the electricity market. They have the ability to handle very complex issues and present arguments in a simple-to-understand, yet elegant and tech-savvy way.’

‘We work closely with partners Metodi Baykushev and Hristo Nihrizov, as well as with senior associate Pencho Stanchev. All three of them showed great work ethics and ability to aptly navigate the complex regulatory framework of the energy sector in Bulgaria. Although handling only supervisory functions and not being involved in day-to-day business, partner Metodi Baykushev is always available and ready to assist if the need arises.’

‘The firm has very wide and detailed knowledge and practical experience in the energy sector regarding regulatory and litigation matters. DPC’s extraordinary in-team coordination and professionalism are not only strengths but also the main tools they have in providing efficient and successful legal assistance.’

‘Metodi Baykushev is an outstanding lawyer with his friendly, yet professional, attitude. His vast experience in the field together with his deep knowledge makes him communicate in a comprehensive and efficient manner which is a key point to our successful collaboration. Pencho Stanchev is young but extremely experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. Always prompt and extremely competent. His assistance is highly valued by us.’

‘What makes the practice unique is the people. They changed my personal notion of lawyers. They are all very intelligent, friendly, and goal-oriented. We know that we can rely on them anytime and for anything – very much like friends do. We have worked with them for more than five years and their performance has always been impeccable. Recently they assisted us with some hard negotiations on electricity pricing and they did a great job.’