About

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CMS Sofia is the largest international law firm in Bulgaria and among the biggest law firms in the country. The CMS Sofia Real Estate practice is among the fastest developing ones locally. During the past 16 years the real estate team has been servicing greenfield investors, real estate developers, international companies looking to expand their business in Bulgaria, and private clients. CMS Sofia is the go-to legal advisor for real estate transactions and commercial real estate work due to their versatile offering, deep understanding of wide-ranging property transactions, advanced and agile ideas, international offering and the global CMS network they are a part of. The team aims to be innovative, proactive, flexible, reliable, commercially oriented and is made up of client-focused advisers, who deliver. 

The Real Estate team is specialised in:

  • Real estate acquisitions, divestments and financing, involving land, property portfolios, hotels, retail, office, logistics or mixed-use developments
  • Drafting and negotiating lease agreements in all market segments
  • Real estate due diligence, solving complex title and zoning issues
  • Drafting and negotiating construction agreements, advice on complex construction matters
  • W&I insurance in real estate transactions and 
  • Real Estate finance 

The lawyers service a broad spectrum of clients from various industry sectors, such as real estate, retail, consumer products, gaming, construction & materials, energy, insurance, financial institutions, etc. 

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Bulgaria
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

The well-recognised team at CMS advises on real estate M&A and financing, often pertaining to shopping centres. The team regularly performs due diligence and helps with restructuring. It also assists with matters concerning lease agreements. The team also has experience acting in disputes, including in relation to construction issues. Its clients include real estate funds, banks and corporates.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jenia Dimitrova
3
Jenia Dimitrova
Head of Real Estate
3
Band 3

Jenia Dimitrova handles complex lease matters and also advises on construction agreements and M&A.

"Jenia Dimitrova is fantastic. She is responsive, understanding, flexible and knowledgeable - all you could ask for from a legal adviser."

"She stands out due to her strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as her solid knowledge of the relevant legal framework."

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Jenia Dimitrova
3
Jenia Dimitrova
Head of Real Estate
3
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Members

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Antonia Kehayova

Head of Department

Desislava Anastasova

Dimitar Zwiatkow

Jenia Dimitrova

Jenia Dimitrova

Head of Department

Vaska Solakova

Clients

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AIG

Alpha Bank

Bede Gaming

Cargill

Cordeel

DSK

Erste Bank

Europa Capital

Ferrero

Fresh and Food Logistics Ltd.

GTC

Global Biomet

Hochtief

ING Bank

Iberdrola Inmobiliaria

Kaolin AD

Landmark

Nuvolo Technologies

OTP

Ocado

Robul

Saris Property

Strabag

Tesla

Tishman International

UniCredit Bulbank

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure

Utilities