Ms Miglena Peneva > Georgiev, Todorov & Co > Sofia, Bulgaria > Lawyer Profile
Georgiev, Todorov & Co Offices
27 PARCHEVICH STREET
1000 SOFIA
Bulgaria
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Ms Miglena Peneva
Work Department
Real estate and Construction, Dispute Resolution, Public Procurement
Position
Senior Partner, Head of Real Estate Department
Practice areas: Real Estate and Construction, Territorial Planning, Concessions, Public Procurement, Dispute Resolution
Career
Miglena Peneva joined Georgiev, Todorov & Co. in 2007. She has graduated from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Law in 2002 and did a traineeship in the Court of Justice of the European Communities, Luxembourg in 2007.
From 2002 to 2004 she worked as a State property expert at the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.
She specializes in the area of real estate and construction, territorial planning, state and municipal property, civil and administrative litigation relating to immovable property.
Miglena has provided legal consultancy on complex major projects in Bulgaria – she has been involved in the due diligence report of the biggest real estate company in Bulgaria – Sofia Properties on behalf of Sofia Privatization Agency, as well as advised on the privatisation of the only film studio in Bulgaria – Nu Film Studios Boyana. She currently provides legal consultancy to key players on the Bulgarian market such as AG Capital and the companies from its group, BMF Port Burgas, G.P. Group, Advance Properties, National Association of Property Developers, Bulgarian Posts, etc. In addition, she is the main legal advisor of numerous Bulgarian municipalities, protecting their interests before the court for financial corrections in relation to EU projects.
In 2013, Peneva advised the European Parliament and the European Commission on the acquisition of the European Union’s iconic building in Sofia. Due to the client’s satisfaction with the services provided, she still advises the two institutions on their real estate matters in Bulgaria.
In the period 2004-2020 Miglena has repeatedly participated in the work on drafting and amending regulations, including the State Property Act, the Municipal Property Act, the Spatial Planning Act and the Sofia Municipality Structure and Construction Act.
Languages
She is fluent in English, French and her native Bulgarian.
Memberships
Ms. Peneva has been registered with Sofia Bar Association in 2006.
She is a member at the Bulgarian Assiciation for EU Law since its establishment.
Education
Sofia University, Faculty of Law
Lawyer Rankings
Bulgaria > Projects and PPP
Georgiev, Todorov & Co handles the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from public procurement procedures, legal due diligence, planning and development to construction. Transport (namely airports and roads), real estate, social infrastructure, and water and energy projects are among some of the recent matters the firm has been involved in. Practice head Miglena Peneva specialises in real estate, construction, concessions and public procurement.
Bulgaria > Real estate and construction
(Leading individuals)Georgiev, Todorov & Co‘s real estate and construction department offers advice on various matters, covering sale and purchase agreements, construction agreements and other contract drafting and due diligence reviews, as well as contentious matters, representing clients before various institutions and administrative courts. Miglena Peneva leads the practice and provides the full scope of legal services to construction companies and real estate entrepreneurs. Arno Mamasyan is also a key name to note.
Bulgaria > Dispute resolution
Georgiev, Todorov & Co‘s dispute resolution practice comprises a team of experts who are hailed by clients for their ‘successful track record and their ability to handle complex matters’, including litigation and administrative proceedings frequently for clients from the construction, real estate and energy sectors. Ivan Todorov and Arno Mamasyan ‘stand out as great litigators‘ and jointly lead the practice. Further key members of the team are Tsvetelina Dimitrova, who is often engaged on international disputes, Miglena Peneva, who has a sectoral focus on real estate and construction and managing partner Nikolay Lazarov. Mariya Derelieva left the practice in June 2022.
Bulgaria > Banking, finance and capital markets
The team at Georgiev, Todorov & Co specialises in insurance and reinsurance matters, including insurance transactions and disputes, but it is also well versed in debt finance, capital markets and the implementation of payment services. Among its regular clients are asset and wealth management companies, tech companies and banks. Arno Mamasyan heads the practice and is especially experienced in litigation and EU regulations pertaining to banking. Tsvetelina Dimitrova and Miglena Peneva provide further support.
Lawyer Rankings
- Dispute resolution Bulgaria
- Leading individuals Bulgaria > Real estate and construction
- Banking, finance and capital markets Bulgaria
- Real estate and construction Bulgaria
- Projects and PPP Bulgaria