The real estate and construction team at Kambourov & Partners support clients across the retail, industrial and infrastructure sectors in acquisitions, disposals and due diligence. It also frequently assists with prominent industrial developments, infrastructure projects and expansion of retail chains, and excels in real estate litigation. With in-depth knowledge of the complex regulatory frameworks, the group is well-placed to advise on projects that involve heritage protections, state investment incentives and urban redevelopment. At the helm of the practice, Atanas Shopov is a name to note for FIDIC-based contracting, transaction structuring, land use and zoning mandates. Dimitar Alexandrov is an additional active member of the team.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Delivered exceptional service in real estate matters. Their thorough understanding of the market, attention to detail, and proactive approach ensured smooth and successful achievement of the company.'
  • 'I recommend Atanas Shopov for his deep expertise, strategic advice and ability to navigate complex regulatory issues.'
  • 'The team is extremely well prepared. They analyse every aspect and each stage of every process. All risks are laid out and analysed. Very honest and confidential.'
  • 'We are working with the company Kambourov & Partners and are very satisfied about the professional way this company was dealing with our different cases. In particularly about the immediately follow up and feed back regarding our questions and problems. Moreover they have a clear view about the real estate business in Bulgaria and the legal situation in this regard.'
  • 'I have professional contact with Atanas Shopov and Dimitar Alexandrov. I can recommend both lawyers not only for the professional way they help me and my company but not disregard the manner in which they protect their client's interests and warn them about every step they wish to take in the ongoing proceedings.'

Key clients

  • Kozloduy New Build
  • Aurubis
  • Balkan Logic
  • Blu-Rent Sofia
  • Consortium HSS-Monolit Sofia/ Monolit
  • Escatec
  • Europlaza
  • Foodluv
  • GMHQ
  • Nexo
  • Maxima Bulgaria
  • Intercontinental Management

Work highlights

Advising Kozloduy New Build on the real estate matters of the development of Units 7 and 8 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in partnership with Westinghouse.
Advising Nexo on the design and construction of an office building.
Advised Witte Automotive Bulgaria on the third expansion of its car parts plant.

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Practice head

Atanas Shopov

Other key lawyers

Dimitar Alexandrov