Antonia Kehayova
CMSThe real estate and construction team at CMS is ‘well organised with very good knowledge of the local real estate market’ and is chosen by logistics, retail, construction and particularly renewable energy developers and companies as well as banks for advice on land plot and property portfolio acquisitions and sales. As part of this, the team carries out due diligence investigations, title and zoning issues and the financing aspects. Leading the team is Jenia Dimitrova is well versed in zoning, construction and leasing matters and often advises on real estate transactions, and Antonia Kehayova who is known for her transactional work, including for shopping centres, production facilities, offices and residential properties.
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Testimonials
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‘Small team, well-organised with very good knowledge of the local real estate market and best practices. They are able to understand our business needs and provide quality and practical solutions. They are more suitable for more complex issues and transactions.’
‘They are experts in the real estate sector and specifically Bulgarian real estate law and the local market. They have very good experience in dealing with complex matters and propose practical solutions. People to mention: Jenia Dimitrova and Vaska Solakova - both are very knowledgeable and responsive, great quality advice.’
‘The big advantage of CMS is, that they have professionals, that cover basically all important legal questions for the business. So you can discuss and get comprehensive advise from one hand on complex issues - company law, labour law, M&A activities, specific businesses like real estate, energy, telecom etc.’
‘Gentscho Pavlov is great professional. He leads his team in a way that the client always feels that his issue is treated with the necessary accuracy and attention and that the goal is to find a solution, even if the case is difficult. We work on different projects with many of his colleagues and we always receive good advice on the specific topics, the tasks are done on time and the service is very good.’
‘The team makes a very well-rehearsed impression, and the interaction even across hierarchical levels seems to be good, especially for large law firms. Staff turnover is also very low. These circumstances have a very pleasant effect when dealing with clients.’
‘Apart from their years and decades of experience, the partners are also easy to contact, respond extremely quickly and straightforwardly to enquiries and also handle urgent projects with the usual high quality. Gentscho Pavlov in particular has an excellent reputation as a transaction lawyer in the banking and property sector. Having him in the team is a real asset.’
Key clients
- MP Property
- Global Biomet
- EKO Bulgaria EAD
- Astronergy
- ResultsCX
- Cordeel Bulgaria
- ENKA İNŞAAT ve SANAYİ A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Advised MP Property on the sale of a development land of c. 12,000 sq.m.
- Assistance to EKO Bulgaria, part of Hellenic Petroleum Group, the biggest industrial and trade corporation in Greece, on the expansion of their gas station network in Bulgaria through acquisition of and the development of properties, and/or leasing.
- Global Biomet on the due diligence and on the potential acquisition of of c. 40,000 sq.m. of land in Sofia with a view to its development with a residential project.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jenia Dimitrova
CMSPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jenia Dimitrova, Antonia Kehayova