Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov’s corporate department combines expertise in venture capital and private equity with a background in large scale M&A transactions. The group also advises clients across the energy, telecoms and technology industries. At the helm of the practice, Zdravka Ugrinova has extensive experience in private equity transactions, joint ventures and acquisitions of both private and publicly listed companies. She leads the team with Violetta Kunze, who has a particular interest in the TMT sector. Valentin Bojilov assists with general corporate matters and dispute resolution, while Ralitsa Gougleva focuses on project finance, commercial contracts and data protection.
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- 'Georgi Tzvetkov is world class. He helped us tremendously to achieve the goals we had in the negotiation process and during the due diligence. The price we got is also thanks to him. Many conditions that we achieved like the equity price and others were again thanks to him. He was a master negotiator that sometimes was alone against many from the buyers side.'
- ‘I had the opportunity to work with several representatives of DGKV, specialists in various fields. I would describe this experience as very positive. Above all, a thorough approach and a desire to understand the specifics of the problem and special attention to detail.’
- 'This practice is truly distinguished by personalised service, and solid commitment to excellent results. The strength of the team is in its deep expertise across a wide range of legal areas, combined with a collaborative mindset that ensures clients receive well-rounded, strategic advice tailored to their unique needs.'
- 'One of the key advantages of working with DGKV is the consistently exceptional quality of service provided by the entire team. This holds true across all areas - whether tax consulting, M&A, litigation, or other matters.'
- 'The most important advantage lies in the combination of deep legal expertise with strong business practicality at every level. DGKV's lawyers not only provide practical solutions to legal issues but also clearly outline the risks associated with the different alternatives available.'
- ‘The people we worked with were truly amazing, and great negotiators. They really know their job, and which battles we must win. Great professionals.’
Key clients
- PPF Group NV
- Wiser Technology AD
- Founders Fund LLC
- Cognyte Technologies Israel Ltd.
- Doverie United Holding
- Ontotext AD
- IBM
- Marlabs LLC
- Akuo Energy
- Tencent
- Türkerler Holding A.Ş.
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Work highlights
Advised PPF Group NV on the Bulgarian law aspects of the sale by PPF of 50% plus one share in PPF Telecom Group’s assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia, to Emirates Telecommunication Group Company.
Advised a shortlisted bidder for the acquisition of the local assets of Lukoil, including the only oil refinery in Bulgaria and a chain of gas stations.
Advised Bianor Holding AD on the acquisition of a number of software companies.
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Practice head
Zdravka Ugrinova; Violetta Kunze
Other key lawyers
Valentin Bojilov; Ralitsa Gougleva; Georgi Tzvetkov