The energy and natural resources practice at Wolf Theiss supports clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial financing and compliance to overseeing construction and developments. It has a proven track record in the acquisition of renewable energy projects, and represents multinational corporations, financial institutions and suppliers. The team is jointly led by Anna Rizova and Radoslav Mikov: Rizova has notable specialism of the energy regulatory framework, whilst Mikov is a key advisor on energy litigation. Oleg Temnikov is another active member of the team, who has experience in financing structuring and dispute resolution matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team of Wolf Theiss were extremely proactive and supported our team on all the aspects of the contractual package including on a variety of technical, financial, regulatory and compliance matters. With their support we achieved very satisfactory results and balanced contracts which defend the interests of our company. The entire team of the company is extremely happy with their services and the level of competences and involvement in the project.'
- 'Radoslav Mikov has led the team. Devoted, focused and extremely knowledgeable and competent professional with extensive experience and awareness of the energy market and its specifics. Radoslav was very approachable and always available to provide support and discuss the most important aspects of the contractual negotiations. His negotiation strategy was very well structured and allowed us to gain very good final results.'
- 'The team’s combination of regulatory depth, commercial pragmatism, network within the area and cross-disciplinary coordination made a clear difference to the transaction. They demonstrated exceptional ability to bridge EU-funded project requirements, local permitting and grid-connection rules, and complex contractual structures under both Bulgarian and international law.'
- 'Radoslav Mikov brings a level of strategic oversight and steadiness that is rare in the Bulgarian market. His advice is concise, commercially realistic, and always anchored in a clear understanding of project economics. He has an exceptional ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics — regulators, contractors, and financiers — while keeping the process efficient and forward-moving.'
Key clients
- OMV Petrom
- MET Group
- Gardawind S.r.l., Italgen S.p.a., Leitwind
- Kommunalkredit
- Green Profit
- Belozem Solar Park 3
- Electrohold Bulgaria
- Galabovo Solar BG
- Mundoro
- Metlen Energy & Metals (formerly Mytilineos)
Work highlights
Advised OMV Petrom on the acquisition of a 50% shareholding and the formation of a joint venture with Enery for a large-scale hybrid photovoltaic power plant and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Bulgaria.
Advised Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) on the project financing of three solar power plants developed in Bulgaria.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Anna Rizova; Radoslav Mikov
Other key lawyers
Oleg Temnikov