Svilen Babachev
Jordanov, Ignatov, Ivanov Law FirmJordanov, Ignatov, Ivanov Law Firm is involved in high-end litigation that covers issues of insolvency, class actions, personal liability, property tax and collective labour agreements. The firm represents public entities and governmental bodies, notably the Ministry of Energy, as well as private companies in both local cases and multi-jurisdictional cases across Europe. The practice is led by Dimitar Ivanov, who is experienced in international arbitrations, construction and corporate disputes, next to managing partner Ivan Jordanov. Svilen Babachev is praised as a ‘top expert in dispute resolution and litigation’.
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‘Dedicated and competent.’
‘We work with Jordanov, Ignatov, Ivanov Law Firm on a regular basis and we highly appreciate their business understanding and competent approach towards disputes and litigation. They have an individualized approach which we highly value.’
‘Rumen Ignatov, Dimitar Ivanov and Svilen Babachev are top experts in dispute resolution and litigation.’
‘We have entrusted our legal disputes to JII Law Firm's Dispute Resolution Department, and it has been nothing short of outstanding. This department consistently demonstrates its top-tier expertise, efficiently navigating complex legal matters with precision. In addition to dispute resolution, we have also benefited from JII’s General Consultancy Services.'
‘Rumen's legal acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex legal challenges make him an outstanding lawyer. Our interactions with Svilen Babachev have consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills as a lawyer. Svilen's comprehensive understanding of the law, particularly in the areas of dispute resolution, is remarkable.’
‘I have worked with Dimitar Ivanov and Svetlana Valeva-Petrova. They have been excellent, very responsive, diligent and easy to work with and up to speed with the detail of the case. They gave very clear and concise advice on issues of Bulgarian law.’
‘JII Law Firm's Dispute Resolution Department truly stands out as the best in its class.'
- 'The true strength of JII Law Firm's Dispute Resolution Department lies in the exceptional synergy and collaborative efforts within the team. This teamwork consistently yields efficient and effective legal solutions, expediting case resolutions and alleviating the stress and uncertainty typically associated with legal disputes.’
Key clients
- Core Construction
- Ministry of Energy
- Coca Cola
- Bulgarian Energy Holding
- National Palace of Culture
- Fais Group
- Polaris 8
- Esha Bulgaria
- Pleven Retail Centre
- Bulgarian Property Developments
- Lindner Holding Bulgaria
- Karnobatev
- Varna Logistics
- Consumers Legal Aid Association
- Active Mind
- Thrax Invest EOOD
- Arpino EOOD
- Ivisia OOD
- Mundus Services AD
- Behr-Hella Thermocontrol EOOD
- Iztok Parkside
- Leader 96
Work highlights
- Defending the State against European Roads, a major road construction company in Bulgaria, seeking damages due to the government's decision to halt material extraction. The company alleges this led to disruptions causing over 35 million BGN in damages across 22 separate claims.
- Advised Coca-Cola in a complex multi-party case involving various stakeholders in a distressed construction project.
- Continuously represents the Ministry of Energy in a significant legal battle before the Supreme Court of Cassation. Entrusted with safeguarding the State's interests in two trials stemming from a 1999 concession agreement, granting global mining leader Dundee Precious Metals rights to the Chelopech underground gold-copper mine.
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Practice head
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Dimitar Ivanov, Ivan Jordanov