The projects and PPP practice at Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm stands out for its longstanding experience in public private partnerships, and multidisciplinary advice to clients. The group advises both private investors and public authorities on the structuring, design, and construction of projects. The team is led by Tania Bouzeva, Evelina Angelova and Tenio Tenev, who all have considerable experience in PPP projects in the transport, construction and energy sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Bouzeva & Partners stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise, commercial insight, and proven ability to handle complex project and PPP matters with precision. The team’s responsiveness, strategic approach, and well-established relationships with authorities distinguish them from other firms, consistently delivering sophisticated, business-focused solutions. Their collaborative approach, supported by multi-specialty teams, ensures seamless service across diverse projects, while their commitment to professionalism and innovation reinforces their position as a trusted partner for clients.'
- 'Tania Bouzeva is the anchor of the practice and one of the best-known lawyers in Bulgaria. Her experience in PPP is unmatched, and she brings both strategic vision and deep legal expertise to the table. Working with her gives us confidence that no issue, however complex, is beyond resolution.'
- 'Tania Bouzeva has impressive experience in public-private partnerships, is very forward thinking and always inspires trust, she is the lawyer that you always want by your side. Tenio Tenev always exhibits great knowledge of the client and how he operates, is very calm, precise, direct, competent, has an exceptional ability to read people and situations and has a natural way of putting people at ease which makes even the most difficult negotiations smoother and more productive.'
- 'The legal team of Bouzeva & Partners consistently demonstrate exceptional professionalism, expertise, and commercial awareness. Team members such as Tenio Tenev, Kiril Kirilov, and Tania Bouzeva stand out for their strategic insight, meticulous attention to detail, and effective negotiation support. Their combination of legal skill, responsiveness, and deep understanding of project and PPP dynamics distinguishes them from competitors, consistently delivering sophisticated, commercially attuned advice.'
Key clients
- Meridiam
- SOF Connect (concessionaire of Sofia Airport)
- ICGB (Natural Gas Interconnector Greece – Bulgaria)
- Bulgargaz
- Bulgarian Energy Holding
- Bulgarian Electricity System Security Fund
- Sofia Municipality
- Siemens
Work highlights
Supporting Sofia Airport’s concessionaire SOF Connect on all matters related to the €3.9bn concession, including execution of the Concession Agreement, the rebalancing of the concession due to COVID-19, the financial close, transfer of all assets during the transition period, and the ongoing outsourcing of airport services.
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 from 3bn cubic meters per year (bcm/y) to 5 bcm/y.
Advising SOF Connect on all legal aspects of the design and construction of the new Terminal 3 building at Sofia Airport.
Practice head
Tania Bouzeva; Evelina Angelova; Tenio Tenev
Other key lawyers
Kiril Kirilov