The boutique firm Tomov & Tomov is recognised for its arbitration practice, that specialises in high-value international commercial arbitrations, next to which it frequently assist in transborder litigation before Bulgaria’s highest courts. Lazar Tomov is reputed for the depth of his expertise in this area and is a listed arbitrator with the Arbitration Court of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and is supported by Sylvia Steeva in the team.
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‘The team of Tomov & Tomov consists of knowledgeable, smart and dedicated lawyers. With experience in arbitrations related to various industries, including renewable energy, banking, electricity distribution and supply, telecommunications, and under the rules of arbitration of the major arbitration institutions (ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and BCCI), they are one of the most experienced and successful arbitration law firm in Bulgaria.’
‘I would recommend Lazar Tomov and Sylvia Steeva. Mr. Tomov is an outstanding lawyer with extensive legal knowledge and solid arbitration practice. He is a superb strategic thinker, and his legal advice is precise and reliable. Ms. Steeva is an excellent lawyer. She is a reliable counsel and very dedicated to her work.’
‘Tomov & Tomov are the leaders in the field of international arbitration in Bulgaria. They have highly qualified lawyers with experience in a wide range of industries and they have handled big factually complicated cases under the rules of arbitration of the ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce. They are dedicated, well-organized, hardworking, and available on a short notice.’
‘Mr. Tomov is a brilliant lawyer. His advocacy skills surpass those of any other lawyer I have worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and, as a result, he quickly identifies the key issues in every case. Ms. Steeva is an excellent lawyer. She is competent, diligent, attentive to the details and always well-prepared.’
Key clients
- Republic of Bulgaria through the Ministry of Finance
- White & Case LLP
- Arnold & Porter LLP
- National Electricity Company EAD
Work highlights
- Tomov & Tomov represents the Republic of Bulgaria in five international investment arbitrations before ICSID. Three of them relate to the energy sector, and one to a real estate project.
- Tomov & Tomov represents the National Electricity Company in an ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules regarding a dispute arising out of a power purchase agreement.
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Lazar Tomov