Ms Boyana Milcheva > Dimitrov, Petrov & Co > Sofia, Bulgaria > Lawyer Profile

The real estate and construction practice at Dimitrov, Petrov & Co consists of ‘first-class lawyers’ who advise corporations and private investors through the entire process of a project, from the due diligence and tax structuring of the property acquisition to the negotiating of construction and design contracts. Acquisitions and leasing arrangements are a core part of the team’s practice; the firm assisted  Pepkor in arranging lease agreements for dozens of retail spaces across the country. Boyana Milcheva and Alexander Todorov jointly lead the team, while Metodi Baykushev, Pavlina Ivanova and Nickolay Kolev are highly praised.

Dimitrov, Petrov & Co  provides advice on projects in the telecommunications, manufacturing, mining, real estate, and energy industries. The firm is experienced in assisting international clients with entry into the Bulgarian market. Public procurement is another strength; the team has advised on the Sofia Airport Concession, as well as clients participating in bids for railway construction and the supply of vehicles to the government. Joint practice heads Boyana Milcheva and Metodi Baykushev offer experience in real estate matters, and public procurement litigation proceedings, respectively.

The ‘exceptional team of professionals’ at Dimitrov, Petrov & Co are highly regarded by for their ‘ability to cover a wide range of areas’ and so provide ongoing and day-to-day strategic, transactional and regulatory advice across a broad spectrum of economic sectors. In 2019, the firm advised on mergers and acquisitions for clients in the IT, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. Zoya Todorova, a ‘brilliant lawyer’, leads the team, assisted by partner Boyana Milcheva, ‘whose expertise spans through corporate, commercial, employment, tax and real estate law’. Associate Radina Tomanova is ‘dedicated’.

The banking and finance team at Dimitrov, Petrov & Co, which is led by the ‘impressive’ Hristo Nihrizov, principally advises on regulatory matters for high-profile clients. In 2018, the firm provided full legal assistance with setting up one of the first alternative funds for collective investment in Bulgaria and acted for clients on obtaining full-scope investment licences under MiFID II rules. The team also acts for borrowers on debt and credit restructurings as well as representing clients in proceedings brought by the Financial Supervision Commission. Pencho Stanchev, who ‘stands out’ for his ‘skills, accuracy, sharp mind and style’ is a key member of the team, and Boyana Milcheva (head of the real estate and construction practice) assists with matters related to project and real estate finance.