Ms Gergana Monovska > Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov > Sofia, Bulgaria > Lawyer Profile

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov is reputed for the depth of its expertise in M&A, privatization and private equity transactions, where it covers the full spectrum from small to large-cap transactions in both national and international capacities. Among their clients are global corporations and investors, private equity and venture capital funds as well as financial institutions and increasingly start-ups. Zdravka Ugrinova  is an expert in corporate and commercial law, and private equity transactions, while Violetta Kunze focuses her practice on the TMT sector, and leads on many cross-border M&A transactions. This duo jointly lead the practice. Valentin Bojilov, who specialises in M&A, private equity and joint ventures, was made partner in January 2023 as was Gergana Monovska – clients consider both lawyers to be ‘amazing‘.

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov is well known in the market for its broad dispute resolution practice, where the team advises on all manner of commercial litigation, property disputes, white collar crime and the full spectrum of litigation related work across a variety of sectors. A standout feature of the team is its involvement in multi-jurisdictional and high-end cases that regularly reach local and international arbitration tribunals. Practice head Angel Ganev is a key contact for major international and local clients in litigation and arbitration cases before the Bulgarian courts and recently promoted partner Gergana Monovska focuses on commercial litigation in energy and financial disputes.

Banks, financial institutions, strategic investors, private equity and venture capital funds regularly turn to the practice at Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov for advice on secured transactions and corporate finance, debt restructuring, capital markets, the regulation of financial and investment services and bonds issuances, among other matters. The team is led by Nikolai Gouginski, who excels in cross-border lending; Georgi Tzvetkov, who is a key name for transactional and regulatory matters; Kaloyan Krumov, who has strength in project and acquisition finance; and Gergana Monovska, who provides transactional and regulatory support in the capital markets area. Valentin Bojilov further strengthens the team with his experience in lender and borrower financing transactions.