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Dinova Rusev & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings

Bulgaria > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Dinova Rusev & Partners has a leading practice in energy disputes and handles high-end cases related to rulings of the energy regulator. Iliya Grozdanov leads on administrative, civil and international litigation in this sector, such as representing Kaliakra Wind Power in multiple cases against a state-owned energy company for payment of balancing charges on renewable energy. The team, which is led by Konstantin Stambolov, also includes real estate and construction, employment, public procurement and retail disputes in its caseload. Key clients include Terna Energy and the Bulgarian Development Fund.

Bulgaria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Noted for its expertise in the mining and real estate sectors, Dinova Rusev & Partners advises local companies and international brands on a range of ongoing corporate mandates, providing day-to-day advisory work. The team is led by Anelia Dinova, who has over 20 years’ experience and handles transactions with a focus on foreign investments in Bulgaria. Another key member of the practice includes Iliya Grozdanov, who assists clients in the energy sector on commercial matters.

Bulgaria > EU and competition Tier 2

Dinova Rusev & Partners handles a broad scope of competition and antitrust mandates, including merger control, abuse of dominant position and cartel investigations, as well as compliance reviews for its roster of long-standing clients. Milen Rusev previously worked for the Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition and leads the team, while Ivelina Cherneva advises on the competition aspects of M&A deals. The practice group regularly assists key clients, including 3M, Daskalanotnakis Group and Eko Bulgaria, to name of few, on day-to-day competition law and unfair trading issues.

Bulgaria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

Key clients of Dinova Rusev & Partners’ banking and finance practice - which has a strong focus on the energy sector - include Terna Energy and Kaliakra Wind Power. The team handles refinancing and debt restructuring matters, in addition to regulatory issues. Diana Valkova leads the practice group and focuses on financial transactions and security related work, while Georgi Vladov has experience in project financing and syndicated loans.

Bulgaria > Energy and natural resources Tier 3

Noted for its expertise in renewables projects and mining-related disputes, Dinova Rusev & Partners has expanded its practice into different areas of the energy sector, such as representing AIK Energy in proceedings for electricity trading licensing and issuance of license for gas trading. The team is led by Iliya Grozdanov, who has experience in renewable and conventional energy transactions, and is supported by head of dispute resolution Konstantin Stambolov.

Bulgaria > Projects and PPP Tier 3

Bulgaria > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Noted for its expertise in mall management and hospitality services, Dinova Rusev & Partners advises its diverse roster of clients, including two of the largest shopping malls in Sofia, on transactions, real estate-related litigation and construction matters. Georgi Vladov heads the practice group and is supported by co-founding partner Anelia Dinova, who is active in the field of commercial real estate, and litigator Iliya Grozdanov.