Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Bulgaria
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+359 2 986 9999About
Provided by Kambourov & Partners
The department has a long-standing track record and is widely renowned among local and international energy market players thanks to its experience in numerous landmark projects spanning the past two decades. The team provides integrated advisory and litigation services on every aspect of the energy sector, including:
- EU Green Deal aimed at mitigation of the climate change and clean energy transition
- electricity generation – renewables, conventional, and nuclear
- smart electricity grids
- electricity transmission, distribution and supply
- trading in electricity (including cross-border)
- natural gas – exploration and extraction, transmission, distribution, trading
- mining, fuels, alternative fuels
- energy efficiency
- alternative fuels and electric vehicles
- regulatory regimes
- project finance
- litigation
The team assists on all legal, licensing and tax aspects associated with the energy sector and handles all energy regulatory issues, including licensing, regulatory pricing, approvals associated with M&A, post-acquisition restructurings, corporate and commercial law matters, financing in the sector, planning and development of new build.
The team represents clients before Bulgarian courts, the Commission on Protection of Competition, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Regional Development and others.
Chambers Review
Kambourov & Partners fields a well-reputed energy practice offering noteworthy experience in regulatory matters. The team stands out for significant activity in the electricity sector, with a strong client portfolio that consists of major domestic and international electricity trading companies. The group also regularly assists with energy-related contentious matters. The firm is also well equipped to advise on transactional energy mandates, including post-acquisition restructurings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their expertise and professionalism played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient process, meeting our expectations for handling intricate matters effectively."
"Their approach is strategic, innovative and tailored to our specific needs."
"Their expertise and professionalism played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient process, meeting our expectations for handling intricate matters effectively."
"Their approach is strategic, innovative and tailored to our specific needs."
Notable Practitioners
Stefan Tzakov is active on a range of contentious mandates, including gas pipeline-related disputes and litigation proceedings concerning energy trading. He also advises on energy regulatory issues.
"His attentiveness and attention to detail are commendable, making complex legal processes manageable. Stefan's ability to provide clear and concise advice, and maintain open and effective communication, is invaluable."
"He provided us with energy matter advice on a very high level."
Irena Petkova advises a range of international clients on the regulatory aspects of their Bulgarian energy interests as well as on entry into the market.
"Her dedication, professionalism and effectiveness in handling assigned tasks exceeded our expectations. We appreciate her excellent teamwork and effective support."
"She shows a deep understanding of our needs by offering solutions that are both practical and forward-thinking."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kambourov & Partners
Bulgaria
Members
Provided by Kambourov & Partners
Industries
Provided by Kambourov & Partners
Electricity
Fuels
Gas
Mining
Natural Resources
Nuclear
Renewables