Dispute resolution

Georgiev, Todorov & Co

With extensive expertise in the public procurement, infrastructure and energy sectors, Georgiev, Todorov & Co is considered a popular address for representation in civil, commercial and administrative proceedings and arbitrations in these areas. The ‘outstanding team of professionals’ advises many Bulgarian industry clients in the fields of energy, chemicals, construction and healthcare as well as government departments. Ivan Todorov has extensive experience in administrative procedures across a diverse range of sectors. Arno Mamasyan has broad expertise covering representation in insolvency litigation, energy matters and public sector disputes. Tsvetelina Dimitrova strengthens the team in the area of investment arbitration.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Georgiev, Todorov & Co. has the strongest practice in dispute resolution we know and we are extremely satisfied with our cooperation. The firm has an outstanding team of professionals with strategic thinking and excellent knowledge and experience, which set them apart from the competitors. It has also very high success rate!’
‘Nikolay Lazarov, who is the managing partner, stands out as excellent litigator with sharp thinking and big knowledge. He is a real game-changer! Arno Mamasyan is also one of the top litigators of Georgiev, Todorov & Co. He has enormous experience and has the capacity to lead any case to a success.’
‘Ivan Todorov stands out with his exceptional expertise, profound knowledge and brilliant strategic thinking.’
‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly expressed. We assess the level of service as excellent and we emphasise that the answers to the legal questions were provided by Georgiev, Todorov & Co. in due time. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with in-house lawyers of the company.’
‘We can mention Alexander Pachamanov because his knowledge and experience are exceptional on the field of local and EU regulations in TMT sector as well as in litigation and commercial legislation. He also obtains a broad expertise in the legislation applicable to the corporate issues, financing and bonds.’
‘Among the talented professionals at the firm, Miglena Peneva stands out as an exceptional litigator. Her leadership in handling complex proceedings, particularly those with public procurement and regulatory challenges, sets her apart from competitors and has been invaluable to our company. Arno Mamasyan is another member of the team we have been working with, who stands out as great litigator. Arno's deep understanding of both the legal and business aspects of each case, combined with his strategic thinking and resilience, has made him another trusted advisor in our most critical disputes.’
‘We have a long-lasting cooperation with Georgiev, Todorov & Co., as the firm is particularly strong in dispute resolution and their team of experts have done great work for our business. I certainly would not choose to work with another law firm when it comes to dispute resolution. The firm has the capacity to provide solutions in very complicated and sophisticated matters.’
‘Ivan Todorov is without doubt one of the best lawyers in the market in DR. He is really impressive lawyer with the depth of his knowledge and experience in dispute resolution. Cannot recommend him higher! Arno Mamasyan is another lawyer we are working with and is also an outstanding professional and great litigator. Tsvetelina Dimitrova also stands out as good litigator with deep knowledge and many personal and professional skills and qualities.’

Key clients

Albena AD
G.P.Group
Agricultural State Fund
Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech
European Trade of Energy
Pro Trade Finance Consult
Bulgaria Expo 2020
Via Construct Group
Eco Partners Bulgaria AD
Thermal Heating Plant Ruse AD
Union of the producers of Green Energy
Acibadem City Clinic Group
Grand Energy Distribution
Heat Energy

Work highlights

Advising Thermal Power Plant Ruse in a dispute filed by Mechel Carbon A.G. for enforcement of obligations under a special pledge agreement with claims of EUR 15m.
Represents Eco Partners in 2 court proceedings against the Minister of Environment and Water: for disputing a decision to withdraw the permit to carry out waste recovery activities and against the Minister with regards to а product fee charged at the amount of EUR 25m.
Represents Agriculture State Fund in over 124 cases with a total material interest exceeding 113. 5m BGN.