CEE/CIS - Bulgaria
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Dispute resolution

Wolf Theiss

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The Wolf Theiss litigation and arbitration team assists in complex disputes, commercial civil litigation and arbitration cases, and insolvency proceedings, that frequently take place over multiple jurisdictions, where the wider firm is a benefit to the team. The team advises in cases ranging from energy through to pharma and areas related to IP, data protection and employment. Radoslav Mikov and Anna Rizova  jointly lead the practice, with the former focusing on energy litigation matters and the latter in cross-border projects especially in the regulated sectors. Oleg Temnikov  is hailed by clients as ‘one of the most reputable, experienced, knowledgeable and professional arbitration practitioners in Bulgaria’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Although their specialty is to work for international clients on cross-border cases or complex commercial cases, they have shown strong abilities also in general civil litigation, white collar crime and, of course, insolvency.'

  • 'Their key strengths and capabilities are the possibility to easily handle big and difficult cases, including with international aspects. They are particularly reputable on the market for their energy and projects disputes capabilities.'
  • 'In the last 10-12 years their Bulgarian office has developed an impressive litigation and arbitration practice. Their biggest advantage is of course, the regional/international presence and experience - what makes them unique on our market, is that they are a real international law firm, with a real dispute resolution department in Bulgaria.'
  • ‘Oleg Temnikov is among the leading litigation practitioners in Bulgaria, at least in the field of insolvency and commercial litigation. Generally, he is an extremely knowledgeable litigator, with impressive experience in complex matters. He has extensive experience and knowledge on cross-border matters.'
  • 'Oleg Temnikov is the superstar on the Bulgarian arbitration market. In the past 12 years he affirmed himself as one of the most reputable, experienced, knowledgeable and professional arbitration practitioners in Bulgaria and the region. In particular, when it comes to cross-border matters, or matters involving EU law, Energy, international trade or transports, he is unrivaled in Bulgaria.'
  • 'Radoslav Mikov is head of their Energy practice and also often appears in arbitration cases. He is the best expert on renewable, nuclear and electricity matters we have on our market.'
  • 'Anna Rizova is the managing partner of the office. Brilliant, intelligent and very business oriented, she brings 25 years of experience in commercial law to the Clients. Also, she has particular knowledge in compliance matters (competition, employment, ESG).'
  • 'Teodor Toshev is a promising associate. On several mandates, he showed impressive legal knowledge and ability to quickly identify the issues at stake. Very efficient for white collar crime and investigation works.'

Key clients

  • VESTO
  • MET Group
  • General Directorate for National Roads and Highways (GDDKiA)
  • Energeo
  • Elpedison
  • Advanced Nutrients
  • H & M Hennes & Mauritz
  • Austrade
  • Scientific Games
  • Rietumu
  • B.L.Leasing

Work highlights

  • Represent Toi Toi Dixi in litigation proceedings against its previous manager.
  • Advised in the MET Group litigation proceedings, with 14 SPVs litigation against the Bulgarian State with regard to the Bulgarian Parliament's 2014 decision to impose a 20% RES tax and not compensating RES companies after that matter was revoked.
  • Representing BL Leasing, part of KIA in Bulgaria, in a commercial banking dispute against the now insolvent Corporate Commercial Bank.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Oleg Temnikov
Counsel, specialising in dispute resolution, and particularly in administrative litigations, civil and commercial litigations, insolvency cases and white collar crime cases, but also very active in energy law and regulatory compliance matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Rizova, Radoslav Mikov

Other key lawyers

Oleg Temnikov, Teodor Toshev

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