A preeminent firm in Bulgaria for dispute resolution, CMS has regularly represents clients across a variety of sectors including energy, retail, telecommunications and construction. The team is geared to support on a wide array of matters including domestic and international litigation, arbitration, out of court settlements and mediation. Assen Georgiev leads the group with expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, whilst practice cohead Antonia Kehayova stands out for her work in commercial and public procurement litigation. Teodor Toshev joined the team from Wolf Theiss in December 2024, and he has a strong focus on commercial, civil, and administrative litigation.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality

Key clients

  • Philicon 97 and Best Fruits 17 EAD
  • ZAD Allianz Bulgaria
  • Association of Bulgarian Broadcasters
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Work highlights

Advising Philicon 97 and Best Fruits 17 EAD on an investigation for unfair commercial proceedings before the Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Assen Georgiev; Antonia Kehayova

Other key lawyers

Teodor Toshev