Hailed as ‘a brilliant team that handles high-pressure situations with ease’ Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm remains a popular choice for Bulgarian and international companies in complex disputes across the public procurement, concessions, energy, competition and construction fields. Gergana Dimitrova, who is experienced in energy and insurance disputes, and Angel Angelov, who is recognised for his expertise in the oil, gas and power generation sectors, jointly lead the practice.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A brilliant team that handles high-pressure situations with ease. They can deal even with the largest workload of cases on time and with the highest standard of quality. You can’t go wrong with choosing the Bouzeva team for any kind of dispute.’

  • ‘The head of the dispute resolution team Gergana Dimitrova is an exceptional expert. She’s very quick to understand what we need and always delivers a great product. Excellent in both commercial and administrative litigations. Overall, a top expert to have on your side. Other top attorneys are Mariana Georgieva and Slavomir Buyukliev. Mariana is highly competent, efficient and clear in her communication. Slavomir is very smart and an excellent strategic thinker. ’

  • ‘The litigation team at Bouzeva and Partners stands out for their expertise and commitment to getting the best results. They are quick to adapt to challenges and have a strong understanding of both local and international law. With great teamwork and strong leadership, they approach each case with care and precision, making them a trusted choice for complex legal matters.’

  • ‘Gergana Dimitrova, as the lead partner in the litigation practice at Bouzeva and Partners, stands out for her exceptional strategic acumen and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Gergana possesses an in-depth knowledge of the Bulgarian judicial system, which allows her to navigate complex legal matters with exceptional efficiency and insight.’

  • ‘The team has deep knowledge and expertise across various legal areas, which has been essential to achieving successful outcomes in numerous complex cases. They think outside the box, offer innovative approaches, and develop winning strategies, which are explained and presented to us in a clear way.’

  • ‘We have worked with Gergana Dimitrova and Mariana Georgieva on several court cases. Gergana is a great expert. She has a proactive approach and manages to develop great litigation tactics. She anticipates potential risks and addresses them before they escalate. Mariana is a great professional, who consistently exceeds our expectations. Her attention to detailed and thorough analysis of the cases is remarkable. This allows her to develop strategies based on both business and legal perspective, making her the ideal choice for disputes. ’

  • ‘The Bouzeva team provides a very valuable combination of partners with broad strategic experience and knowledge of how to navigate the local landscape, with a younger roster of junior partners that have specific subject-matter expertise and are eager to provide top-notch legal services. This team is able to handle almost any matter that comes their way, with dedication, rigour and accountability.’

  • ‘Tania Bouzeva's provides a strategic approach and elegance in the way she approaches the most complex managerial, relationship issues. Angel Angelov has an acute business sense and is very knowledgeable about corporate matters.’

Key clients

  • Bulgargaz
  • Bulgarian Energy Holding
  • Bulgartransgaz
  • European Air Charter
  • ICGB (Natural Gas Interconnector Greece – Bulgaria)
  • REWE Group / BILLA Bulgaria
  • Ministry of Environment and Waters
  • Schauinsland Reisen
  • Vitagrain BG
  • Burgas University Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov
  • Forbes Bulgaria

Work highlights

  • Represented Bulgarian Energy Holding, and its subsidiaries Bulgargaz and Bulgartransgaz in an antitrust case before the General Court of the EU, resulting in the full annulment of the EC's decision regarding an alleged abuse of dominant position in the energy sector.
  • Represented ICGB in a dispute revolving around a financial correction affecting the public financial support allocated for the Gas Interconnector Greece - Bulgaria.
  • Representing BILLA Bulgaria in over 100 current court proceedings for overturning penalty orders issued by the Commission for Consumers Protection for alleged unfair commercial practices.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gergana Dimitrova, Angel Angelov

Other key lawyers

Mariana Georgieva, Slavomir Buyukliev, Tania Bouzeva