Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov is well reputed for its broad expertise in the energy and natural resources field, where the team advises on domestic and multi-jurisdictional energy projects related to pipeline development and power generation. Leading the practice is Milan Pandev, who has extensive experience in the power, oil and gas sectors and has been involved in landmark energy projects while Georgi Gouginski specialises in energy law, natural resources, utilities and environmental protection. Anton Krustev and Maya Mircheva further strengthen the practice in the areas of PPPs and real estate and energy projects respectively. Radoul Iliev left the firm in August 2023.
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Key clients
- Axpo Bulgaria AD
- ContourGlobal Maritza East III
- China Development Bank (CDB)
- NEPI Investment Management SRL
- Vitol Gas & Power B.V.
- H1 Venture Swiss Holding AG
- ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.
- Shanghai Sensheng Assets Management Centre (Limited Partnership)
- ContourGlobal Maritza East III
- OTP Bank PLC, DSK Bank AD
Work highlights
- Advised ContourGlobal Maritza East III as a lead counsel on a variety of legal issues pertinent to power generation development and supply. Most recent mandates encompass development of solar PV projects and procurement advice related to the maintenance of the thermal power plant.
- Acted as legal counsel to Axpo Bulgaria AD in relation to its overall activities in Bulgaria, including legal counselling on corporate law matters, energy regulatory, competition law matters and in relation to trading in power.
- Advised ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. in relation to nuclear liability in the event of a nuclear incident consisting in a release of radioactivity from a nuclear facility, caused by contractor’s component or services.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Milan Pandev, Georgi Gouginski