Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Bulgaria
Band 1
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Provided by CMS
Energy has been a top practice area for CMS Sofia ever since we opened our office in Bulgaria in 2005. We have prominent experts specialising in all aspects of the energy legal practice. We consider ourselves the dominant law firm on the Bulgarian legal market in renewables, upstream oil & gas, nuclear energy, mining, environment, regulatory and trading, and projects. Our advice covers all relevant areas, including assistance throughout incorporation and continuing with advice on the construction and purchase of facilities, technical approval and environmental questions, network operation issues and strategic considerations in handling the projects. We advise Bulgarian energy and infrastructure companies and our team has strong relationships with many prominent international clients.
Chambers Review
CMS has an outstanding practice delivering specialist knowledge across the full spectrum of transactional and regulatory mandates in Bulgaria's energy sector. The top-tier team assists with the financing, construction and management of photovoltaic and wind power projects. CMS also enjoys a superb reputation for work in the upstream oil and gas sector, acting for leading energy companies on tender bids and related permitting issues arising for gas exploration or transport projects. Its extensive network within CEE and cross-border expertise attract major international clients. The firm's portfolio also features acting on both sides of public procurement processes and energy-related arbitrations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Since project development is all about linking technical, legal and financial matters into a working product, and cross-legal knowledge is often required, I would say that they have it."
"They were committed above and beyond. They made sure the clients were happy."
"Since project development is all about linking technical, legal and financial matters into a working product, and cross-legal knowledge is often required, I would say that they have it."
"They were committed above and beyond. They made sure the clients were happy."
Notable Practitioners
Kostadin Sirleshtov is a stellar figure in the sector. His longstanding expertise spans transactional and regulatory matters relating to large energy projects.
"He has extensive expertise in the oil and gas sector. He is very client-oriented, has strong liaisons with relevant authorities, and provides creative solutions to sophisticated legal issues."
"He has strong long-term vision on the sector."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Bulgaria
Members
Provided by CMS
Borislava Piperkova
Borislava Pokrass
Denitsa Dudevska
Dimitar Zwiatkow
Elena Yotova-Yordanova
Jenia Dimitrova
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by CMS
Acwa Power
Arkad
Astronergy
Bombardier Transport
CEZ
China Communications Construction Company
EVN
Efacec
Enel Green Power
Espe Energy
Global Biomet
Iberdrola
OMV Petrom
Petroceltic
Repsol
Rosatom
SDN Company
SPM
Samsung
Shell
The Association of the Producers of Ecological Energy
The Bulgarian Wind Association
Toshiba
Veolia
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Real Estate
Transportation
Utilities