Kinstellar‘s cross-practice dispute resolution team is well equipped to handle complex disputes pertaining to the energy, insurance, tax, employment and real estate sectors. The team is also regularly engaged in multi-jurisdictional matters, including working for domestic and foreign investors or being engaged by international law firms, as local counsel. Antonia Mavrova is well versed in real estate litigation and has intricate knowledge of Bulgarian environmental regulations while Mladen Minev has extensive experience in commercial, civil and administrative arbitration; together they head the team. Radoslav Chemshirov left the firm in June 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Friendly and efficient service.’
‘The practice group is very committed and reliable. The team is composed of top lawyers in many different areas, which helps it to deal with complexity.
‘Mladen Minev is super-technically prepared. He knows the clients and is always able to provide updates on relevant developments. He offers incredible availability and responsiveness and guarantees high competence in complex issues. Very competent at getting the result that you want. Skillful in many areas of law.’
‘I have a long professional relationship with Kinstellar’s dispute resolution team built on trust and true professionalism. I highly value their ability to provide business-driven solutions, carefully considering the client’s needs and priorities.’
‘Atanas Mihaylov is an excellent negotiator and manages to stay calm even in the most intense discussions. He can really think outside the box and always finds the best solutions for the clients. Mladen Minev demonstrates full commercial awareness and is very considerate of the client’s needs and goals. His professionalism and level of commitment are truly admirable. Antonia Mavrova is outstanding and truly engaged with her clients. She also has incredibly commercial acumen and offers the best path to a project’s completion or dispute.’
‘It is a very efficient and pragmatic firm, providing extraordinary and fine-tuned legal advice. The team members are responsive and passionate for their work. All my dealings with Kinstellar's team have demonstrated the breadth of talent and skill available.’
‘Atanas Mihaylov is a highly experienced lawyer who understands the commercial realities of litigation and focuses on the practical result the client wants to achieve. Atanas has a wide breath of knowledge, and I would always trust his advice and recommendations.’
Key clients
- NovEnergia
- Norton Rose Fulbright
Work highlights
- Defended Galleria Burgas in two arbitration disputes before the Arbitration court of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Advised GEMA 96 S.p.A. Italy during legal proceedings related to a fraudulent transfer of real properties owned by Gema in Bulgaria through the use of falsified documents.
- Represented NovEnergia in a dispute with the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Antonia Mavrova, Mladen Minev