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CMS

Real Estate

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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. 

Clients (26)

  • Cordeel
  • Alpha Bank
  • Cargill
  • Ocado
  • Ferrero
  • Saris Property
  • GTC
  • Kaolin AD
  • Hochtief
  • Europa Capital
  • Tishman International
  • Nuvolo Technologies
  • Global Biomet
  • OTP
  • DSK
  • Erste Bank
  • UniCredit Bulbank
  • Iberdrola Inmobiliaria
  • Tesla
  • Fresh and Food Logistics Ltd.
  • Landmark
  • Robul
  • Strabag
  • AIG
  • Bede Gaming
  • ING Bank

Industries (24)

  • 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 Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - Bulgaria

Band 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 law firm also has experience acting on disputes, including in relation to construction issues. Its clients include real estate developers, banks and corporates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The CMS team was able to shift seamlessly between legal, technical and commercial perspectives, which gave me total confidence that every angle was covered.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • CMS is distinguished by its experience, speed and business sense.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Jenia Dimitrova
    Band 2Jenia Dimitrova

    Jenia Dimitrova

    Jenia Dimitrova handles complex lease matters and also advises on construction agreements and M&A.
    • Jenia Dimitrova's guidance is always commercially aware, practical and fully aligned with the needs of our business.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Jenia demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the real estate landscape, a deep understanding of the local Bulgarian market and an ability to navigate complex situations with clarity and ease.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

Bulgaria

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