Europe Guide 2026 : Bulgaria
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Dispute Resolution
PM&P’s litigation practice has a recognized presence on the Bulgarian legal market and is constantly expanding its market share and number and complexities of the cases it handles. The department is widely admired by clients for successfully covering commercial litigation, construction, arbitrations and litigations within the renewable energy sector, banking, labour, public procurement and tax disputes including such with cross-border aspects.
PMP represents more than 40 RES producers on active cases against Bulgarian State for reimbursement of unlawfully collected fees on the grounds of anti - constitutional legislation, the total value of cases being above EUR 5 mln., whereby from April 2020 onwards we have won more than 15 cases in a row at the final instance.
PM&P is also handling a complex and interconnected dispute against the construction supervision authorities and the chief architect of Sofia Municipality with relation to the cease of construction and the legality of the construction of the skyscraper Zlaten Vek in Lozenetz, Sofia, with a value of the project well above EUR 100 mln.
PM&P is also representing prominent international clients before ECJ - ECJ Case C-581/20 on the interpretation of Regulation (EU) 1215/2012, as well as in debt collection proceedings before Bulgarian courts and in e-fraud related cases against organized crime groups with value of the stolen funds of more than EUR 5,000,000.
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Penkov, Markov & Partners regularly represents clients in different sectors including energy, construction, finance and employment. The law firm is also experienced in commercial litigation and contractual arbitration proceedings. It additionally handles white-collar crime and fraud disputes.
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Penkov, Markov & Partners represented Energy MT in a dispute concerning methodology of price determination under EU and Bulgarin law.
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The lawyers are grounded in deep knowledge, but they are also strategic thinkers who can take a complicated matter and craft a thoughtful strategy to address it.
Penkov, Markov & Partners demonstrates cooperation and in-depth expertise.
The team prepares the necessary documentation with strong attention to detail so that the case is not disputed.
The team consistently demonstrates the ability to manage complex and high-stakes matters with precision and professionalism. It always balances legal risks with practical business considerations.
Penkov, Markov & Partners has a very well-worked and experienced team that has been working together for many years.
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Atanas Valov has great experience advising and representing clients from a variety of sectors, including energy, construction and real estate. He also handles administrative and commercial disputes and represents municipalities in contentious public procurement cases. Additionally, Atanas has experience presenting cases in front of EU courts.
He is highly focused and a good explainer of matters.
Atanas Valov consistently demonstrates deep legal expertise and a clear commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our business.
Atanas Valov is deeply experienced and highly responsive.
He is always fast, dedicated to cases, responsive to my questions and precise in preparing written materials.
He is a detail-oriented person who has deep understanding of the matter and the ability to search and learn fast when situation arises.
Boris Strijlev is recognised for his experience assisting clients with commercial and administrative law disputes. He notably supports clients hailing from a range of industries.
Boris Strijlev combines thorough knowledge with excellent communication skills. He makes complex legal issues easy to understand and navigate.
Boris Strijlev is responsive and diligent.
He has good procedural skills and courtroom presence.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Provided by Penkov, Markov & Partners
Koycho Marinov
Atanas Valov
Head of Department
Radost Georgieva
Vencislav Semkov
Mila Stoeva
Boris Strijlev
Pavel Tsanov
Vyara Tomova
Atanas Valov
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Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Bulgaria
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