Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov in-depth dispute resolution experience spans commercial litigation, international arbitration representation, property disputes, administrative litigation and increasingly public procurement disputes, among others. Practice head Angel Ganev is praised for his ‘superb trial sills’ in which he has extensive experience representing clients before the highest Bulgarian courts and before arbitration tribunals. Supporting Ganev in the team is Gergana Monovska, who handles disputes in the finance and energy fields, as well as investment arbitrations. At associate level, Elena Ivanova and Elena Shopova strengthen the team in the arbitration field, while Dimitar Tabakov acts in disputes related to public procurement, infrastructure and PFI.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very well-structured practice, very effective associates. I may single out Vlada Tsenova, who is very determined to bring about the desired result. The practice is the best on the market!’

  • ‘Angel Ganev is the partner we work with. He assimilates information better than anyone I have ever seen. His attention to detail throughout a case is unmatched. Angel has superb trial skills; he is an excellent advocate. Judges like and respect him. He has an instinct and knowledge, which makes his representation effective in achieving desired outcomes.’

Key clients

  • Eurohold Bulgaria AD, Euroins Insurance Group (EIG)
  • Mechel Carbon AG (Switzerland)
  • Supreme Judicial Council
  • Mayoral Moda Infantil S.A.
  • Hungarian Real Estate Financing Zrt
  • Nasekomo EAD
  • Cupffee Ltd.
  • Cupffee Ltd.
  • Electrohold Sales EAD (former, CEZ Electro Bulgaria AD)
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Froneri Adriatic doo
  • Froneri Bulgaria
  • GE Healthcare Bulgaria EOOD
  • Mylan Ireland Limited
  • Pharmascience International Limited
  • Gold Farm 91 EOOD
  • Chariot Motors AD
  • Shanghai Sensheng Assets Management Centre (Limited Partnership)
  • Bulgarian Innovation Technologies Employers’ Association

Work highlights

  • Advising and representing Eurohold, and its insurance business EIG in Romania on their EUR 500m investment dispute with the Government of Romania before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
  • Representing Mechel Carbon AG before the Bulgarian courts in a registered-pledge collection matter against the National Electricity Company EAD.
  • Defended the Bulgarian Supreme Judicial Council in a public procurement dispute related to the creation of an optimisation model of the judicial map of Bulgarian courts and prosecutor's offices as well as the development of a unified information system of the courts financed under Operational Programme “Good Governance” 2014-2020.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Angel Ganev

Other key lawyers

Gergana Monovska, Elena Ivanova, Elena Shopova, Dimitar Tabakov, Vlada Tsenova