Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Bulgaria
Band 2
Email address
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+359 2 921 9910About
Provided by CMS
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
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
Provided by Chambers
"CMS's team understand our business very well and the risks. The lawyers are very responsive, working to short deadlines, and can accommodate our requests."
"I was impressed at the level of responsiveness and attentiveness, with due care and attention that continued throughout the process."
"CMS's team understand our business very well and the risks. The lawyers are very responsive, working to short deadlines, and can accommodate our requests."
"I was impressed at the level of responsiveness and attentiveness, with due care and attention that continued throughout the process."
Notable Practitioners
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Bulgaria
Members
Provided by CMS
Antonia Kehayova
Head of Department
Desislava Anastasova
Dimitar Zwiatkow
Head of Department
Vaska Solakova
Clients
Provided by CMS
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
Provided by CMS
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