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CMS

Dispute Resolution

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About

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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.

Clients (24)

  • Bulgarian National Bank
  • Cargill
  • Heta Asset Resolution Group
  • Sensata Technologies
  • Skoda Transportation
  • Syngenta
  • UniCredit Bulbank
  • Allianz Bulgaria
  • Astronergy
  • Burger King Europe GmbH
  • CenturyLink Communications Bulgaria
  • CEZ Electro Bulgaria
  • CEZ Razpredelenie Bulgaria
  • Chubb European Group Limited
  • Embassy of Portugal in Bulgaria
  • EVN AG/ELEKTRORAZPREDELENIE YUG EAD
  • Galleria Burgas
  • Galleria Stara Zagora
  • Global Biomet
  • Hagleitner Hygiene International GmbH
  • Pharmacros
  • Philicon 97
  • Sixty K
  • SmartCom Bulgaria

Industries (16)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Bulgaria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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. The practice's broad client roster also includes banks, retail, pharmaceutical and telecoms companies.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Philicon 97 and Best Fruits 17 in proceedings before the Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition, regarding unfair competition investigations.

Strengths

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  • CMS provides high quality service to clients and is always quick when the issues are urgent.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • CMS offers expertise, accuracy and precision.

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  • The team is very quick, efficient and straight to the point.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Assen Georgiev
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    Assen Georgiev

    Assen Georgiev is a well-experienced lawyer representing clients from a variety of sectors. He often handles contractual disputes, as well as damages and confiscation claims and enforcement proceedings. Additionally, Assen represents clients in mediation.

Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

Bulgaria

Members

Provided by CMS

  • Anna Tanova

  • Yana Antonova

  • Margarita Ivanova

  • Ivan Petrov

  • Antonia Kehayova

  • Assen Georgiev

    Head of Department

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  • Desislava Anastasova

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