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Dinova Rusev & Partners Offices
22 EMILE DE LAVELEYE STR
1000 SOFIA
Bulgaria
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Dinova Rusev & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution Tier 1
Energy and environmental disputes are a core focus of the team at Dinova Rusev & Partners, having represented renewable energy producers, fossil fuel suppliers and clients in the extractive industries in actions against the state’s administrative bodies and nationalised power companies. Public procurement litigation is another area of expertise, with the firm having been chosen to act for Terna S.A. in its appeal of a contract worth €370m being awarded to another bidder. The team also litigates on behalf of individuals in employment disputes, for companies in commercial disputes, and in matters related to insolvencies and liquidations. Konstantin Stambolov leads the team, with Iliya Grozdanov (who heads the firm’s energy practice) playing a vital role in energy-related litigation.
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Testimonials
‘The team is very customer-oriented and committed.’
‘The team is highly professional, bold, and competent.’
‘Iliya Grozdanov is very capable in negotiations skills and commercial law.’
Key clients
AP Retail I EOOD (a Hystead Group company)
Kaliakra Wind Power (KWP)
Terna S.A.
Terna Energy
3M Bulgaria EOOD
Elgeka Group
Bulgarian Development Fund
Projects and PPP Tier 1
Dinova Rusev & Partners has advised participants in major public procurement processes concerning infrastructure, resource extraction, and manufacturing. Project work includes advising mining companies on opening and operating mines in Bulgaria, advising them on regulatory compliance, agreements with subcontractors, labour regulations, and concession issues. Anelia Dinova leads the practice, and has experience in green field development. Georgi Vladov focuses on real estate projects, while Iliya Grozdanov has extensive experience in energy and environmental regulation compliance.
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Key clients
Dundee Precious Metals Bulgaria
3M Communications
4finance EOOD
Assos Capital
Sofia South Ring Mall AD
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria
Is Bank
Thompson Global Ltd.
IL Cosmetics S.A. Luxembourg
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Dinova Rusev & Partners’ ‘highly motivated’ team advises on structuring joint ventures, spin-off arrangements, corporate restructurings, and revisions of options and shareholders’ agreements. The firm provides ongoing advice to major clients, including 3M, Monsanto and McDonald's, as well as to a number of players in the mining and energy sectors. Anelia Dinova heads both the firm and practice area and Diana Valkova specialises in M&A work. 'Excellent' duo Iliya Grozdanov and Georgi Vladov have expertise in structuring commercial agreements and advising on corporate governance, respectively.
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Testimonials
“Very good service. They are highly motivated people with good knowledge.’
“All details are reviewed and analysed – their response always gives us all options and scenarios possible.’
Key clients
3M
McDonald’s
Eko Petroleum Bulgaria EAD
Monsanto
Assos Capital Bulgaria
Northrop Grumman
Danaos and Fourlis Group
Marks & Spencer
Sephora Bulgaria
Marinopoulos Group
Yazaki
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria
Sofia Hotel Balkan AD
Economou Shipping
Beit AD
Devico Bulgaria EOOD
Vitasource EOOD
Catechin Water Laboratories OOD
Il Cosmetics
Astron Chemicals
IPA Architects
Energy and natural resources Tier 2
Dinova Rusev & Partners focuses on natural resource extraction and energy trading; the firm provides ongoing advice to approximately 70% of metal ore mining companies active in Bulgaria. The team is experienced in the licensing process for electricity traders – practice head Iliya Grozdanov is particularly knowledgeable, having himself obtained a licence to trade on the Ibex electricity exchange. In addition to representing energy companies, the team also assists companies in other sectors with negotiating contracts for energy supply and grid connection. Key clients include Coca-Cola, Energo-Pro and Kaliakra Wind Power.
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Testimonials
‘The team is very experienced in energy law matters, they possess the specific knowledge required for top quality representation.’
Key clients
Terna Energy S.A
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Bulgarian Energy Holding
Kaliakra Wind Power
Assos Capital – AP Retail I EOOD
Energo Pro
Gorubso Kardzali
Dundee Precious Metals
Coca-Cola European Partners
EU and competition Tier 2
Dinova Rusev & Partners focuses on unfair competition matters. The firm acts on contentious matters, having assisted a fuel wholesaler in a claim against a competitor alleged to be selling below cost price, and a renewable energy producer in abuse of dominance claims against the nationalised electricity company. Non-contentious matters include advising on the competition compliance of marketing campaigns, promotions, and distribution agreements. The firm is active in public procurement, ensuring the compliance of bidders in public tenders, defending winning bids, and litigating on behalf of losing bidders. Milen Rusev leads the team and senior associate Ivelina Cherneva leads on most of the firm’s matters.
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Key clients
3M Bulgaria
AP Retail I
Sofia South Ring Mall
Sephora Bulgaria
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria AD
Daskalantonakis Group of Companies
Marinopoulos group
Eko Bulgaria EAD
Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Dinova Rusev & Partners' recent work has chiefly been related to regulatory and compliance issues. The team, led by Diana Valkova, has assisted clients with becoming registered as financial institutions and adjusting to the PSD II regulations. Georgi Vladov has advised on mandates relating to project finance, complex debt restructuring, and syndicated finance for a variety of clients. Senior associate Gergana Chushkova is another key member of the team. Clients include Northrop Grumman, 3M and Sephora Bulgaria.
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Key clients
3M
Economou Shipping
Terna Energy – company of GEK Terna group
AP Retail I
Northrop Grumman
Sephora Bulgaria
Kaliakra Wind Power
Beta Property EOOD
Cash Advance Bulgaria EOOD
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria AD
Real estate and construction Tier 3
The real estate and construction team at Dinova Rusev & Partners advise on high-value real estate transactions - it assisted AP Retail on the €20m acquisition of a supermarket. Its experience spans negotiating commercial leases and service agreements for retailers, hotel and resort operators, and companies seeking office space. Industrial land is another strength, it advises clients in the energy and manufacturing sectors on the sale, purchase, and leasing of industrial land and facilities. Georgi Vladov leads the team, while Iliya Grozdanov handles contentious matters. Gergana Chushkova and Radoslav Zahariev are names to note.
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Testimonials
‘Iliya Grozdanov is excellent, business minded, perfectly educated, quick to find solutions, not problems. Modern in both legal and technical aspects.’
‘Georgi Vladov is excellent in his field of expertise, calm and balanced, providing the feeling of security to the client.’
Key clients
Assos Capital / AP Retail I EOOD
Svartehavet
Marinopoulos SA
South Ring Mall Sofia
Baltic International Bank
Eko Bulgaria EAD
Alpha Bank – Bulgaria Branch
Terna Energy
Terna S.A.
Sun Foods EOOD
Imerys Minerals Bulgaria AD
Gorubso Kardjali AD
House Market Bulgaria
Telerik AD
Dinova Rusev & Partners > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and finance | Diana Valkova | ||
| Banking and finance | Georgi Vladov | ||
| Capital markets | Diana Valkova | ||
| Company and commercial, M&A | Anelia Dinova | ||
| Company and commercial, M&A | Milen Rusev | ||
| Competition and antitrust | Milen Rusev | ||
| Dispute resolution | Konstantin Stambolov | ||
| Employment | Vesela Kabatliyska | ||
| Energy and environment | Iliya Grozdanov | ||
| Real estate and construction | Georgi Vladov | ||
| Real estate and construction | Anelia Dinova | ||
| Shipping | Georgi Vladov | ||
| TMT | Milen Rusev |