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Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov

Banking & Finance

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Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov

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About

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Banking and finance constitutes a core area in the legal practice of DGKV. The law firm has one of the largest and most diverse banking and finance practices in Bulgaria and is recognized as one of the factors on the financial market in the country by respected international legal guides as Chambers and partners, Legal 500, IFLR 1000, Who's Who, etc. With more than 12 highly regarded practitioners, DGKV has the resources to assemble the right team to address the most complicated and time-sensitive matters. What sets us apart is our thorough understanding of the clients' business and objectives. Blending insights and experience from across the law firm, our lawyers identify solutions and deliver positive results when handling a variety of sophisticated financial projects. The Banking and Finance Practice Group is widely acknowledged for its broad practical experience and in-depth knowledge of the national and EU law requirements, and the lawyers are internationally recognized for the outstanding quality of the legal services provided to clients. DGKV has proven expertise and long-term experience in all aspects of corporate finance and securities, secured transactions and lending, project finance, banking and regulated markets. The law firm advises major local and Fortune 500 companies on complex domestic and international financial projects across a variety of industries. 

Clients (96)

  • EBRD
  • EIB
  • IFC
  • Citibank
  • HSBC Bank
  • Société Générale
  • UniCredit Bulbank
  • Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.
  • Bella Bulgaria AD
  • BlueCrest Capital Management LLP
  • China Development Bank
  • CREDITAS
  • Credit Suisse
  • DEG Invest
  • Deutsche Bank
  • DSK Bank and OTP Bank
  • DVB Bank SE
  • Erste Bank
  • Export-Import Bank of China
  • Global Properties Limited (Bulgaria) EOOD
  • Globe Trade Centre S.A.
  • International Investment Bank
  • Bulgarian Development Bank AD
  • ING Bank N.V.
  • Postova Banka a.s.
  • Procredit Bank
  • Skrill Holdings Limited
  • China Eximbank
  • China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE)
  • KBC Insurance
  • AIG-CET
  • Bank Austria
  • First Data Corporation
  • HypoVereinsbank AG
  • Bulgarian Government
  • J.P. Morgan
  • KBC Bank
  • Nomura International PLC
  • Novator
  • Österreichische Volksbanken AG
  • Piraeus Bank
  • State General Reserve Fund of Oman
  • Barclays
  • UBS
  • International Personal Finance
  • Cash Credit EOOD and Cash Credit Mobile
  • Pan Balkan Finance AD
  • BM Leasing EAD
  • MasterCard
  • MoneyGram
  • Western Union International Bank AG
  • American Express
  • Jet Finance
  • TNK Capital Management
  • BNP Paribas
  • Bulgarian-American Enterprise Fund
  • Deutsche Boerse AG
  • Dexia Kommunalkredit Bank
  • First Investment Bank
  • T.C. Ziraat Bankasi
  • AES Horizons
  • AIG Emerging Europe Infrastructure Fund
  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
  • Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
  • Copenhagen Airports A/S
  • Czech Export Bank
  • Enel
  • Entergy
  • GE Commercial Finance
  • Gruppo Societá Gas Rimini
  • Merrill Lynch
  • NM Rothschild & Sons Limited
  • Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG
  • Slanchev Den
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • The Norwegian Credit Agency
  • VOLVO Truck Corporation
  • ArcelorMittal Limited
  • HYPO NOE Gruppe Bank AG
  • Mid Europa Partners
  • Zobele Holding S.p.A
  • Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Carlsberg Breweries A/S
  • Bank of America
  • Bankers Trust
  • Bunge
  • Telelink AD
  • Citadel Investment Group (Europe) Ltd.
  • Orchid Holdings
  • Cargill Inc. USA
  • CIBank
  • Gaselys
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • Mercuria Energy Europe Trading Ltd
  • Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe Ltd
  • Postbank

Industries (18)

  • Financial services
  • Banks
  • Non-banking financial institututions
  • Government
  • Energy
  • Transport
  • Real estate
  • Construction
  • Venture capital
  • Food and beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Machine building
  • Hotels & leisure
  • Heavy industry
  • Telecommunications
  • IT
  • Insurance
  • Automotive

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Bulgaria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

DGKV has a highly esteemed team when it comes to securitisation and acquisition financing matters. The firm is also highly recommended for secured financings, in addition to project finance mandates and financial restructurings. The firm acts for an impressive range of local and international banks, financial institutions and borrowers.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team provides exceptional service, combining deep industry knowledge with impressive speed and efficiency. It delivers innovative, tailor-made solutions that are perfectly aligned with client needs.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • DGKV’s banking and finance team has deep market knowledge, technical precision and provides clear, commercially-focused advice. The firm is highly responsive and collaborative.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Georgi Tzvetkov
    Band 1Georgi Tzvetkov

    Georgi Tzvetkov

    Georgi Tzvetkov is a highly esteemed lawyer regularly acting on acquisition and project financing transactions as well as bond issuances.

    • Georgi blends lender‑side discipline with borrower‑side pragmatism to turn complex, cross‑border financings into clean, on‑time closings.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Georgi Tzvetkov is a highly valuable lawyer, capable of delivering insights, recommendations and strategic value for high-intensity deals.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 3Kaloyan Krumov
    Band 3Kaloyan Krumov

    Kaloyan Krumov

    Kaloyan Krumov has notable experience handling different types of financings, especially project finance.

    • Kaloyan Krumov is an astute professional with deep expertise. He is very easy to communicate with.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Kaloyan Krumov is highly knowledgeable in his field. His advice is clear, well structured and pragmatic. He consistently demonstrates strong commercial understanding.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov (2)

Bulgaria

Members

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  • Viara Todorova

  • Vladislav Antonov

  • Valentin Bojilov

  • Gergana Monovska

  • Vessela Stancheva-Mincheva

  • Deyan Bogdanov

  • Irina Mihaylova

  • Marius Velichkov

  • Tsvetelina Bayraktarova

  • Alek Kiosev

  • Nikolai T Gouginski

    Head of Department

  • Georgi Tzvetkov

    Head of Department

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