The team at Wolf Theiss brings its ‘solid expertise and practical approach’ to a broad range of energy matters, including the financing, construction and development of major energy infrastructure projects, regulatory compliance matters, M&A transactions and renewable energy infrastructure portfolio transactions, gas and electricity licensing procedures as well as on mining operations. Anna Rizova, whose expertise lies in regulatory advice for clients in the electricity and natural gas sectors, leads the practice alongside Radoslav Mikov, who has experience in natural gas infrastructure projects. Oleg Temnikov is a recommended practitioner.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team brings solid expertise and a practical approach, with a focus on understanding client needs and delivering results.’

  • ‘The energy team at Wolf Theiss Bulgaria combines excellent expertise and experience in the power and gas sectors.’

  • ‘Radoslav Mikov and Katerina Novakova have an in-depth and meticulous approach to each case, regardless of the initial assessment of complexity. It is impressive.’

Key clients

  • Micronix Group
  • MET Group
  • AOT Energy
  • Overgas
  • E.ON
  • Renalfa
  • Mundoro
  • Electrohold Bulgaria

Work highlights

  • Advised Renalfa Renewables Austria and RGreen France on their acquisition of Alpiq Group's Bulgarian assets, including Vetrocom wind park.
  • Advising and representing Mundoro in a complex legal process to obtain an exploration permit for a promising gold exploration area in Bulgaria.
  • Advised Electrohold Bulgaria on a 10-year power purchase agreement with PPF Telecom Group's Yettel and CETIN, enabling their switch to renewable energy from a 123 MW photovoltaic plant.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Rizova, Radoslav Mikov

Other key lawyers

Katerina Novakova, Oleg Temnikov