Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov has a particularly active dispute resolution team, acting in all types of commercial litigation such as insolvency, debt collection and anti-bribery cases. It is also competent in labour, tax, administrative and regulatory litigation, and has experience before local and international arbitration tribunals. The group receives mandates from a range of clients across the energy, insurance, mining and pharmaceutical industries. Practice head Angel Ganev is well versed in complex arbitrations, whilst Gergana Monovska is devoted to energy and financial disputes. At an associate level, Elena Ivanova,Elena Shopova and Dimitar Tabakov are names to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their advantage compared to other Bulgarian law firms is their long-term practice on the field of European and other international Arbitration Courts, so they are one of the first obvious choices when hiring legal aid before such courts out of the country. The reason we chose this law firm for procedural representation before the CJEU is also their extensive experience before international courts and arbitrations. This means experience in procedural rules and requirements, as well as material law.'
- 'One of their great advantages is the deep and retrospective approach and understanding of the principles of the energy market, the method of forming the regulated prices and the interaction between its participants, that is unique.'
- 'Their responsiveness is one of the main characteristics. They have a way of quick competent and honest communication with client on several stages. They give preliminary clarification on the matter, offer strategy, answer questions and guide thru all stages on written statements and hearings on the case.'
- ‘The team's main strengths are their commitment to quality, collaborative culture and vast fields of expertise. They guarantee loyalty, competence and all the qualities we need from a trusted advisor. The lawyers from the company, stand out with their professional expertise and experience. They are dedicated and fighting for the client's success. As an example I can mention Angel Ganev and Anton Krastev.’
- High knowledge of the matters and understanding of clients' needs and strategy.
- Good knowledge and capability to deliver timely the services.
Key clients
- ELEKTRORAZPREDELITELNI MREZHI ZAPAD EAD (formerly CEZ RAZPREDELENIE BULGARIA)
- "Eurohold Bulgaria AD|Euroins Insurance Group (EIG)"
- Teiwaz A Group AG (Switzerland)
- Teiwaz A Group AG (Switzerland)
- "Control y Montajes Industriales CYMI, S.A. (CYMI), and|Internacional de Pipelines DAIP, S.L. (DAIP)"
- "Angel’s Estate S.A. (Angel’s Estate) "
- Mayoral Moda Infantil S.A.
- Nasekomo EAD
- Cupffee Ltd.
- StoJa & Friends GmbH
- Turkish Airlines
- Froneri Adriatic doo
Work highlights
Representing ELEKTRORAZPREDELITELNI MREZHI ZAPAD EAD in Case C-310/2024 before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Advising and representing Eurohold, and its insurance business EIG in Romania on their €500m investment dispute with the Government of Romania before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Representing Teiwaz A Group AG (Switzerland), acting as claimant, in an SCC international commercial arbitration proceeding against Thermal Power Plant Rousse, Bulgaria, under contractual claims for payment in relation to an agreement for supply of coal.
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Practice head
Angel Ganev
Other key lawyers
Gergana Monovska; Anton Krastev; Elena Ivanova; Elena Shopova; Dimitar Tabakov