Sofia, Bulgaria – 31.03.2025

In a significant achievement, DGKV has once again been recognized as a top-tier leading law firm in Bulgaria in the prestigious Chambers Europe 2025 edition. The firm boasts an impressive ranking in ten practice areas and 14 highly ranked lawyers.

We are proud to announce that Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov (DGKV) retains its highest ranking in the renowned Chambers Europe 2025 directory. This year, DGKV has achieved top-tier recognition in the following practice areas:

• Banking and Finance: Acknowledged for our expertise in acquisition and project financing transactions, as well as bond issuances.
• Competition/Antitrust: Recognized for our substantial experience in handling investigations and merger clearance filings.
• Corporate/Commercial: Notable for our work with corporate clients and multinational companies, particularly in cross-border M&A.
• Dispute Resolution: Our team is celebrated for managing complex litigation and arbitration cases.
• Employment: We provide comprehensive counsel on employment contracts and labour regulations.
• Energy: Recognized for our work with domestic and international energy clients, including oil, gas, and renewables.
• Intellectual Property: Noted for our expertise in trademark registration, copyright, and patent matters.
• Real Estate: Our practice is renowned for its counsel on real estate transactions and construction projects.
• Tax: Recognized for providing tax-efficient corporate structuring and compliance advice.
• TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications): Acknowledged for our work in regulatory issues and major projects in the TMT sector.

Distinguished Lawyers at DGKV

Fourteen of our lawyers have been ranked in Bands 1 to 4 across these practice areas, with several partners receiving Band 1 distinctions:

• Georgi Tzvetkov: Band 1 Partner in Banking and Finance, recognized for his excellence in acquisition and project financing.

“Georgi is an excellent lawyer. He is practical, knowledgeable, and reliable, adding significant value.”

• Kaloyan Krumov: Ranked for his expertise in Banking and Finance and Real Estate, particularly in project finance and real estate M&A.

“Kaloyan Krumov has notable experience handling different types of financing, especially project finance.”

• Nikolai Gouginski: Band 1 in Competition and Antitrust, commended for his work in high-profile investigations and merger clearance.

“Nikolai Gouginski is deeply knowledgeable and cool-headed. He is a fantastic lawyer.”

• Dessislava Iordanova: Senior Associate in Competition and Antitrust, recognized for her positive market feedback and expertise in compliance mandates.

“Dessislava Iordanova is a very good competition lawyer, who gives hands-on and practical advice.”

• Zdravka Ugrinova: Band 1 Partner recognized for her Corporate and Commercial expertise, particularly in cross-border M&A.

“Zdravka Ugrinova is very cooperative and responsive to feedback, with clear and easy-to-understand legal analyses.”

• Stephan Kyutchukov: A leading expert in Real Estate, known for handling complex lease transactions and construction issues.

“Stephan Kyutchukov is a highly sought-after real estate expert.”

• Viara Todorova: Band 1 Head of the Tax practice, awarded for her formidable non-contentious tax advisory work.

"Viara provided us with clear and solution-oriented advice in a timely manner."

• Milan Pandev: Head of the Power and Energy practice group, recognized for his leading role in transactional and regulatory mandates.
• Anton Krustev: Noted for his expertise in contentious cases in the Energy sector, further strengthening the firm’s position.
• Angel Ganev: A market-leading lawyer recognized for his wide-ranging expertise in commercial disputes and international arbitration.

"Angel Ganev is very good at dealing with the Bulgarian authorities."

• Kalina Tchakarova: Recognized in Intellectual Property for her expertise in trademark matters and enforcement strategies.
• Violetta Kunze: Head of TMT practice, acknowledged for her pragmatic approach to regulatory work and M&A transactions.
• Youliana Naoumova: Head of Employment & Mobility Practice, awarded for her initiative-taking approach and tailored advice.

Acknowledgment and Gratitude

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our local and international client base and our exceptional team for their contributions to our continued success in maintaining a top-tier ranking for several consecutive years. The DGKV team is motivated to continue serving our clients with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.

Congratulations to our outstanding team!

 

 

Source: [Chambers Europe]( https://chambers.com/law-firm/djingov-gouginski-kyutchukov-velichkov-europe-7:2649)