Schoenherr is geared to support on the full array of dispute resolution matters, including commercial disputes, debt collection proceedings and damages and negligence claims. Working in tandem with other departments, the group also excels in employment litigation, intellectual property and public procurement disputes. Practice co-head Dimitar Vlaevsky is well versed in domestic and international arbitration, and leads the team along with Ventsislav Tomov, who is a contact to note for pharmacy, automotive and energy clients.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Ambitious and driven team of professionals with diverse expertise, educational and professional background led by highly experienced senior associates and partners. Extremely knowledgeable and client-focused on every step of the legal consultation and service process.'
  • 'The team combines deep understanding of the legal issues with commercial acumen based on the almost two decades experience on the Bulgarian market.'
  • 'Ventislav Tomov possess enviable attention to detail, experience and thorough understanding of the functioning of the commercial law withing the framework of the litigation process in Bulgaria.'

Key clients

  • Alstom Transport SA
  • SAP Bulgaria
  • SpaceX
  • OMV Bulgaria
  • VA Intertrading Aktiengesellschaft
  • TUI Österreich
  • TUI Deutschland
  • Viva Telecom Bulgaria

Work highlights

Advised Alstom as consortium lead in appeal procedures for the award of a €720m tender for the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications to supply 35 interregional electric trains along with 15 years of maintenance services.
Assisted SAP Bulgaria in several debt collection court proceedings stemming from their contractual relationships with third parties.
Advised SpaceX on the role out of its Starlink satellite internet constellation services to CEE and SEE.
Practice head

Dimitar Vlaevsky; Ventsislav Tomov

Other key lawyers

Marin Demriev