Schoenherr’s real estate and construction practice advises a range of clients in the energy, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors on the managing, renting and sale of real estate. Dimitar Vlaevsky leads the team, exhibiting skill in the development, construction and operation of real estate, whilst Elena Todorova is a key contact for clients in the healthcare and life sciences sector. In October 2024, Antoniya Peeva joined the team as an associate from McGregor & Partners, strengthening the group’s transactional offering.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Ambitious and driven team of professionals with diverse expertise, educational and professional background led by highly experienced senior associates and partners. Extremely knowledgeable and client-focused on every step of the legal consultation and service process. The team combines deep understanding of the legal issues with commercial acumen.'
  • 'Dimitar Vlaevsky for him there are no secrets in the Bulgarian real estate law. Capable of giving a lucid legal advice just from glancing the problem. The long-term experience and deep specialisation the real estate and construction matters allows him to provide extremely efficient and commercially orientated legal services.'

Key clients

  • Immobul EOOD
  • Queisser Pharma
  • Business Park Sofia
  • Leoni AG
  • OMV Bulgaria
  • Enery Element GmbH
  • LILLY Bulgaria
  • MET Group
  • SAP LABS Bulgaria
  • Au Optronics
  • Borealis AG
  • Smurfit Kappa B.V.

Work highlights

Advised Queisser Pharma Bulgaria on the asset deal acquisition of its new office space in Sofia and ongoing support.
Advised BPS on daily matters related to the operation of Business Park Sofia as well as on major strategic developments.
Advising OMV on its operation, storage, and geographical expansion on a day-to-day basis.
Practice head

Dimitar Vlaevsky

Other key lawyers

Elena Todorova; Antoniya Peeva