The energy and natural resources department at Boyanov & Co. is noted for its capabilities in large renewable energy transactions and their financing, as well as regulatory matters and more recently advice on nuclear power projects. The firm excels across these mandates due to a multidisciplinary approach, wherein the firm draws on expertise across the finance, M&A and real estate practices. Alexander Chatalbashev is reputed for his ‘wide ranging experience and solid understanding of the Energy sector’ which covers M&A, regulatory and litigation matters. Nickolay Nickolov and Damian Simeonov also advise on the energy-related real estate and construction, and financing matters respectively.
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‘Alexander Chatalbashev is an extremely knowledgeable and capable lawyer in the field of underground resources and energy law. He is easily available and adapts quickly to new situations. He is definitely a top tier practitioner in his field of expertise.’
‘The Boyanov team is quite accomplished in Bulgarian Energy Laws and has good connections within the Bulgarian administration.’
‘Alexander Chatalbashev has wide ranging experience and a solid understanding of the Bulgarian Energy Sector.’
‘The law firm have a very good response time (meet particular deadlines) and work well on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions.’
‘I would highlight the courtesy and willingness of their lawyers. In particular, Alexander Chatalbashev was approachable and professional throughout our correspondence during the whole transaction.’
‘Very well-educated professionals’
‘Alexander Chatalbashev - excellent qualification.’
Key clients
- World Bank
- Actis/Rezolv Energy
- Heidelberg Materials / Devnya Cement
- Renewable Energy Systems Ltd
- Groupe PHOTOSOL
- J.P. Morgan AG, BNY Mellon Corporate Trustee Services Limited,
- DSK Bank AD / OTP Bank plc
- SevlievoGas
- Ideal Standard – Vidima AD
- Copenhagen Green Energy A/S (Swiss Green Energy Holding AG)
- EVN Elektrosnabdyavane EAD, Elektrorazpredelenie Yug EAD (member of the EVN Group, Austria), EVN Trading South East Europe EAD
- Ming Yang
- Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Devnya Cement AD (part of Heidelberg Materials Group) on the implementation of the project ANRAV-CCUS, an innovative and pioneering stakeholder supported CCUS (carbon capture, utilisation and storage) project to become the first CCUS-cluster in Eastern Europe.
- Advised Rezolv Energy (part of Actis group) on the acquisition and development of the largest so far in Bulgaria PV project with a capacity of 229 MW.
- Advised DSK Bank AD on the financing of the construction of one of the biggest Bulgarian solar parks, located near the town of Dupnitsa, Southwest Bulgaria.
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Alexander Chatalbashev