Georgiev, Todorov & Co > Sofia, Bulgaria > Firm Profile

‘The team is very approachable, knowledgeable and efficient. They provide excellent legal services and leave no stone unturned.’ 

‘They have a profound appreciation of clients’ values and align with our needs. Our collaboration with Mr. Ivan Todorov, Ms. Maria Derelieva and Ms. Margarita Ivanova are based on their formidable knowledge and in-depth experience with business specifics. The most important aspect is the firm’s integrity in terms of servicing and managing client relationships, and the ethical standards.’ 

‘I have worked with Maria Derelieva and Ivan Todorov. Mr. Todorov is a highly experienced lawyer, with years of experience on different legal matters. He is a strategic leader, very skilful and wise, which clients find precious. Ms. Derelieva is an excellent young lawyer, with great litigation and arbitration skills, and an understanding for every bit of complex and high profile cases.’ 

‘The lawyers in Georgiev, Todorov & Co. have extensive knowledge and long-term experience in the area, as well as a unique combination of skills to be equally competent both in providing consultations and representing us in court if needed. The team gives us comfort to benefit from their client-orientated approach, which allows us to always understand the legal implications of our issues and be able to discuss matters with the lawyers to reach the best possible result. Georgiev, Todorov & Co. really values its loyal clients and we have been using their legal services for over seven years. In addition, they are a leading firm in dispute resolution which allows us to feel safe as they not only know the regulatory framework in the sector, the practice but solves issues with ease, prepares tailored solutions for matters and stands out for its excellent litigation practice.’ 

‘My opinion is that the law firm has knowledgeable and motivated lawyers, who are great litigators and can assist on both local and international legal matters. I highly recommend the senior partner Arno Mamasyan. He has strong litigation skills, broad legal knowledge in multiple industries and legal fields, and is always determined to bring matters to a successful end. I am impressed by his legal representation in court, and I have not seen any weaknesses.’ 

‘Our company regularly works with Mariya Derelieva. She has a straight-forward approach and provides us with accurate responses to all our queries. Her litigation skills are strong, and she has a very good track record in her dispute resolution practice. She is an expert in the energy field, and we trust her for solving various legal issues.’ 

‘Due to the complexity of our matter, we work with a team of lawyers. First of all, the managing partner of Georgiev, Todorov & Co. is the key lawyer due to his long-term experience, litigation strategy and excellent public speaking skills. In addition, the senior partners Arno Mamasyan and Alexander Pachamanov support us due to the outstanding negotiation and analytical skills of the former, and the specific knowledge of the maritime industry and communication skills of the latter. Lastly, we are really satisfied of the great research skills, logical thinking and writing skills of the recently appointed partner Tsvetelina Dimitrova.’ 

‘Our company mainly works with Miglena Peneva, who is our trusted lawyer and main point of contact. Miglena is a skilled lawyer, a prominent litigator, familiar with all specifics of the national and EU procedures which allows her to find the best legal approach to every situation. She has exceptional knowledge and vision for the timely and successful solution of the cases.’ 

‘We decided to work with this firm because of the experience and success rate they have in energy matters and their in-depth knowledge in the dispute resolution and transport fields. The exceptional litigation skills, in-depth knowledge of energy regulations and the jurisprudence of the CJEU are among the main strengths of the team that helped us successfully solve our dispute.’

‘The firm always delivers on information on time, has transparent billing and offers great value. In the past year, their team used various platforms to communicate with us in a safely manner due to the pandemic of COVID-19 to finalize our dispute.’

‘The practice uses an approach to building trust by setting priorities for work, using people who have already entered a specific task and mostly based on the goal that the client wants to achieve in order to find the most appropriate ways to do it. Fast, timely personal contact and approach is maintained.’

‘Close contact and honesty in the relationship are typical. Behavior is not just something to be done, but to be done so that it is satisfactory for the client. They are not afraid to take on tasks with great urgency and at the same time with extensive documentation.’

‘I am very pleased with my work with Alexander Pachamanov, who is the basis of all consultations.’

‘The law firm provides us with excellent legal advice and court representation for all intellectual property matters, as well as on corporate and commercial issues. We are particularly impressed with how quickly and efficiently they resolve the matters with which we require legal assistance.’

‘The team is very client oriented, and they always respond to our needs with care. Some of the reasons why the practice is unique is the combination of excellent litigation skills and consultancy, as well as the extensive use of various encrypted applications which made it easier and safer to communicate despite the pandemic of COVID-19.’

‘Tsvetelina Dimitrova: She is a rising star in the team, has great work ethics, an efficient approach and is willing to think outside the box. Intellectual property is one of her specialisms and she has excellent knowledge and valuable experience in the sector.’

‘Our team mainly works with Tsvetelina Dimitrova and Margarita Ivanova. Among the strongest qualities of Tsvetelina are organisational skills, knowledge of EU regulations in both corporate and intellectual property law, her attention to detail and commercial awareness. Margarita, on the other hand, is an excellent associate with great research skills, who is very easy to communicate with.’

‘Georgiev, Todorov & Co. has been our trustworthy partner for several years now. Their team is always prepared on time, has a very diverse skill set and a real passion for their work. The lawyers not only want to solve the issue but also contribute to the future success of the company. In addition, due to the limitation of meetings in the past 12 months, their team was open to using various social platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams so more urgent issues are discussed in a timely manner.’

‘We regularly work with Tsvetelina Dimitrova, who is an exceptional lawyer. She is very dedicated and attentive. She has demonstrated excellent knowledge in this field and provided us with irreproachable legal services.’

‘Miglena Peneva is a hard-working, goal-driven professional, whose specialism is real estate and construction, as well as projects and public procurement, and therefore is able to see all legal implications of the issues which most often leads to an effective result for the client. In addition, she is an excellent litigator with outstanding negotiation skills and this allows her to represent us in court if needed.’

‘Our main contacts in the law firm are Arno Mamasyan and Tsvetelina Dimitrova. Arno’s strengths lie in his long term experience, in-depth knowledge of corporate and commercial regulations and negotiation skills. Tsvetelina is a great communicator, manages to work under pressure and has a PhD in International Law, which lets us feel even more secure due to her additional knowledge of foreign statutes and ability to protect our interests abroad as well.’

‘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.’

‘Ensuring compliance with the increasingly complex and pervasive nature of regulation in the healthcare sector requires expert advice and support. Our collaboration with Prof. Ivan Todorov, Ms. Maria Derelieva and Ms. Margarita Ivanova have proven excellent results when clear and decisive advice is required. We continuously receive seamless advice, and our legal problems are analysed from every necessary angle. These exceptional professionals provide a prompt, proactive and timely service in various difficult cases.’

‘The team of Georgiev, Todorov & Co. understand the details of the business, they have a consistent and sustainable approach towards the needs of the client. At all stages, the legal team is involved hands-on with our case, thus delivering unparalleled service.’

‘Our team mainly works with the recently appointed partner Tsvetelina Dimitrova and associate Margarita Ivanova. Tsvetelina is hard-working and client oriented. Margarita has an eye for detail and creative methods of solving legal issues. Pharmaceutical law and healthcare are some of her specialisms, she really enjoys working in the field, and that helps her have additional knowledge and an interesting viewpoint for most of our questions.’

‘We think what makes this practice unique is the well-grounded people and professionalism.’

‘The team is very dedicated, and all of the team know everything about the case. No matter who I discuss the matter with, they are all well prepared. They do not hesitate to ask about all details, including outside of the case itself, so they can understand deeply the scope of the businesses and thus defend it.’

‘We work closely with Ms. Miglena Peneva. She impressed us with in-depth knowledge in real estate regulatory framework, litigation skills and brilliant problem resolving approach. We highly recommend her as a reliable lawyer with great time management and negotiation skills.’

‘The law firm has an amazing reputation in the real estate sector in Bulgaria, many key clients in the field, as well as long term experience.’

‘Georgiev, Todorov & Co. has specific expertise in the field of real estate, is well-known with for its exceptional litigation skills, and is always available to assist its clients and find the right legal approach to solve their issues no matter how complex they might be.’

‘In the time of a state of emergency in Bulgaria, when meetings with clients were restricted, the team remained available through the use of technology.’

‘We have worked individually with Miglena Peneva, we chose her for her outstanding people-client approach and devotion.’

‘Our constant impression is that the whole team demonstrates a customer-orientated skills and provides a high-quality service. We can mention Alexander Pachamanov because his knowledge and experience are exceptional in the field of local and EU regulations in the TMT sector as well as in litigation and commercial legislation. He also obtains a broad expertise in the legislation applicable to the corporate issues, financing and bonds.’ 

‘Our company has been working with Georgiev, Todorov & Co. for several years already. The combination of experienced and younger lawyers gives a great combination of theoretical knowledge and business-oriented approach, which is always positive, especially in TMT as the sector is constantly developing. The team is highly professional, reliable and precise. I am impressed with their strong market understanding and suitable advice.’ 

‘Tsvetelina Dimitrova impressed us with her outstanding friendly approach and communication skills, which let you easily trust her. In addition, she has excellent research skills and always reaches practical solutions.

‘Alexander Pachamanov – we cannot recommend him highly enough.’ 

‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly expressed. We assess the level of service as excellent, and we emphasise that the answers to the legal questions were provided by Georgiev, Todorov & Co. Law office in due time. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with in-house lawyers of the company.’ 

‘Our main contacts in the law firm are Arno Mamasyan and Tsvetelina Dimitrova. While Arno’s strengths lie in his long term experience, in-depth knowledge of corporate and commercial regulations and negotiation skills, Tsvetelina is a great communicator, manages to work under pressure and has a PhD in International Law, which lets us feel even more secure due to her additional knowledge of foreign statutes and ability to protect our interests abroad as well.’

‘I believe the greatest assets of the individuals are their responsiveness and reliability.’

‘Our team mainly works with the recently appointed partner Tsvetelina Dimitrova and the associate Margarita Ivanova. Tsvetelina is hard-working and client-oriented. She also has extensive knowledge of EU and international law regulations which was essential for resolving our issues at the time of a global pandemic. Margarita, on the other hand, has an eye for detail and creative methods of solving legal issues. Pharmaceutical law and healthcare are some of her specialisms, she really enjoys working in the field, and that helps her have additional knowledge and an interesting viewpoint on most of our questions.’

‘Georgiev, Todorov & Co are extremely expeditious, work quickly and in excellent interaction with external service providers when needed.’

‘Our team mainly works with Tsvetelina Dimitrova and Margarita Ivanova. Among the strongest qualities of Tsvetelina are organisational skills, knowledge of EU regulations in both corporate and intellectual property law, her attention to detail and commercial awareness. Margarita, on the other hand, is an excellent associate with great research skills, who is very easy to communicate with.’

‘My contacts are mainly with lawyer Margarita Ivanova. She is extremely responsive, regardless of working hours or during breaks, she always answers calls and gives quick enough answers.’

‘Miglena Peneva is a hard-working, goal-driven professional, whose specialism is in real estate and construction, as well as projects and public procurement, and therefore is able to see all legal implications of the issues which most often leads to an effective result for the client. In addition, she is an excellent litigator with outstanding negotiation skills and this allows her to represent us in court if needed.’

‘Their team also has in-depth knowledge of the legal framework of the EU.‘

‘The team remained available via social media platforms despite the pandemic which allowed is to feel secure that our legal interests are protected.‘

‘The team is comprised of experts, who strictly monitor the development of the regulatory framework and court practice.‘