Dimitrov, Petrov & Co is engaged by companies and public institutions from the real estate, construction, telecoms and energy sectors to handle a range of matters, including regulatory issues, and project and asset financing, as well as debt restructuring and insolvency questions. Practice head Hristo Nihrizov has expert knowledge of payment services and banking and finance matters, and has a track record handling digital transformation projects. Alexander Todorov and Pencho Stanchev further strengthen the team and are involved in litigation work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘DPC is a very responsive and flexible law firm, with a broad range of experience. Every lawyer on their team possesses a high level of commitment. Their team has international experience, a very business-oriented approach and always provides valuable advice.’

  • ‘Hristo Nihrizov has a strong record of managing financial projects and is highly committed to delivering the best possible results for the client. He has a tremendous amount of experience and is one of the best attorneys I have worked with.

  • 'Pencho Stanchev: it is always a pleasure working with him. He never fails to amaze, respects the deadlines and holds up to the highest standards of the profession.'
  • 'Alexander Todorov is another accomplished attorney from DPC, very professional when it comes to any client and project. He knows how to focus not only on the legal aspect but also on the general business aspect.’
  • ‘The team is quite diverse consisting of lawyers with different background and experience. They work seamlessly as a team and are very efficient.'

  • ‘Hristo Nihrizov is leading the team with confidence and care. Hristo often works on multiple projects simultaneously and always complies with deadlines. He is skilled negotiator who can find common ground and reach favorable settlements for us.'

  • 'Pencho Stanchev also deserves to be praised for his impeccable reputation, knowledge and experience with complex projects.’

  • ‘The banking and finance team of DPC is very well-prepared and reliable. They know our industry specifics in detail which saves a lot and time and efforts and allows them to provide tailored advice. Their response time never exceeds 24 hours and they have the right experts to answer all our questions.’

  • ‘Donka Stoyanova is another accomplished banking and finance lawyer we regularly with. Her advice is thorough thought out and goal-oriented.’

Key clients

  • Alpiq Energy SE
  • Black Sea Property SA
  • New Capital Management
  • United Bulgarian Bank
  • BlockChain Tech
  • VM Petroleum/Tradenet Varna
  • J investment
  • Pilco (part of Ameta Holding)
  • Evrotrust
  • Yettel
  • Networx Bulgaria

Work highlights

  • Advised Black Sea Properties AS on EUR 10 million bridge financing.
  • Advised Evrotrust Technologies on obtaining EUR 2,5 million capital investment from the Capital Investments Fund, a company which is part of the Bulgarian Development Bank.
  • Advising New Capital Management on the acquisition of a company from the portfolio of the Eurobank Bulgaria.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hristo Nihrizov

Other key lawyers

Alexander Todorov, Pencho Stanchev, Donka Stoyanova