Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Bulgaria
Band 3
Email address
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+359 2 921 9910About
Provided by CMS
The CMS Sofia Dispute Resolution practice is among the fastest developing ones on the local Bulgarian market. The team has a diverse portfolio of cases, which includes domestic and international litigation and arbitration proceedings, out-of-court settlements and mediation. The members of the CMS Sofia team are highly experienced in representing clients before all Bulgarian courts and special administrative jurisdictions.
The team advises on tactical and strategic issues, which are particularly important in dispute resolution. A significant part of our work is insolvency, post M&A disputes, disputes related to contracts, including lease agreements, construction contracts, sale contracts, etc., as well as torts. We are also assisting clients in relation to security of claims and enforcement proceedings. Our team has a special focus on public procurement, insurance and employment litigation.
Being part of CMS – a top ten global law firm, CMS Sofia has access to the expertise of lawyers in over 40 countries in Europe and in the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Latin America. This differentiates us from our peers on the Bulgarian market. Our clients can be confident that their dispute will be resourced efficiently and they will have access to the right specialists and consistent CMS quality. Our offering is tailored to what clients need, combining depth, breadth, quality and value.
Chambers Review
CMS offers a strong dispute resolution practice acting for international clients in complex litigation and international arbitration proceedings. The law firm has a strong track record of acting on energy disputes for electricity clients. It also handles criminal litigation cases, IP disputes, administrative claims and debt enforcement proceedings. It is equipped with substantial experience in handling consumer protection cases. The practice's broad client roster also includes banks, retail, pharmaceutical and telecoms companies.
Work Highlights
- CMS represented Espe Energy Bulgaria in challenging litigation proceedings relating to a claim for annulment of a contract for the sale of an enterprise valued at EUR3.5 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are attentive, proactive and responsive to the client's needs, offering a solution-oriented approach."
"They understand our business and the risks very well."
"They are attentive, proactive and responsive to the client's needs, offering a solution-oriented approach."
"They understand our business and the risks very well."
Notable Practitioners
Assen Georgiev assists with contractual disputes, as well as damages and confiscation claims and enforcement proceedings. Georgiev additionally represents clients in mediation.
"He is quick and attentive to details. He is very practical and provides clear and workable solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Bulgaria
Members
Provided by CMS
Anna Tanova
Antonia Kehayova
Head of Department
Desislava Anastasova
Ivan Petrov
Margarita Ivanova
Yana Antonova
Clients
Provided by CMS
Allianz Bulgaria
Astronergy
Bulgarian National Bank
Burger King Europe GmbH
CEZ Electro Bulgaria
CEZ Razpredelenie Bulgaria
Cargill
CenturyLink Communications Bulgaria
Chubb European Group Limited
EVN AG/ELEKTRORAZPREDELENIE YUG EAD
Embassy of Portugal in Bulgaria
Galleria Burgas
Galleria Stara Zagora
Global Biomet
Hagleitner Hygiene International GmbH
Heta Asset Resolution Group
Pharmacros
Philicon 97
Sensata Technologies
Sixty K
Skoda Transportation
SmartCom Bulgaria
Syngenta
UniCredit Bulbank
Industries
Provided by CMS
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities