The energy and natural resources team at Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm is noted for its capabilities in gas infrastructure, delivery, and transmission contracts. The group is also well versed in renewable projects such as energy storage facilities, PV power plants and geothermal energy, and has proficiency in energy disputes. Nikolay Daskalov leads the practice with in-depth knowledge of energy transactions, in addition to contractual and regulatory matters. Milena Muraveeva is an additional name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Nikolay Daskalov is our go-to strategist on complex energy mandates. He has deep market knowledge and is very international in his approach. Very responsive, proactive in stakeholder management and always brings forward bankable solutions.'
- 'Bouzeva & Partners has a very valuable and broad strategic experience and knowledge in the energy sector in Bulgaria. The team provides exceptional and solution-oriented legal services with attention to the detail. The legal team is able to handle almost any legal issue and matter that may come to the client's way high professionalism and dedication.'
- 'I would highlight Nikolay Daskalov, who has accumulated significant experience in the field of energy and possesses a specific and unique approach to each case assigned to him.'
- 'Milena Muraveeva is an outstanding energy lawyer. She runs the day-to-day with precision and is very solution-oriented. Fast, accurate, and aligned with business outcomes.'
- 'When it comes to energy, this team can move mountains. They have true sector-depth combined with flawless client service. They deliver a full stack of services, from commercial and regulatory work, to energy financing, abuse-of-dominance guardrails and energy litigation. The firm has local roots, but their delivery is on a global level.'
- 'Nikolay Daskalov has a great mastery of everything related to the gas sector, not only the legal and regulatory aspects, but also the technical and market side of the business. Nikolay is a great resource to have on your side if you are dealing with any aspect of the gas business in Bulgaria.'
Key clients
- Bulgargaz Bulgarian Electricity System Security Fund Bulgarian Energy Holding Bulgartransgaz Meridiam SAS ICGB (Natural Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria) Sofia Municipality REWE Group / BILLA SOF Connect (concessionaire of Sofia Airport) Most Energy AD IBEX (Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange)
Work highlights
Represented the Bulgarian Energy Holding, and its subsidiaries Bulgargaz and Bulgartransgaz in an antitrust case before the General Court of the EU, resulting in full annulment of the EC’s decision regarding an alleged abuse of dominant position in the energy sector.
Advising ICGB, the joint venture responsible for the development of the Gas Interconnector Greece – Bulgaria (IGB pipeline), on the EPC procurement framework for the IGB pipeline’s capacity upgrade.
Advised the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange on the launch of new auctions sub-segment for purchase of energy by end suppliers delivering power to households.
Practice head
Nikolay Daskalov
Other key lawyers
Milena Muraveeva