Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm's energy department advises a stellar client roster including the likes of Bulgargaz, Bulgarian Energy Holding and the Natural Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects as well as in contentious antitrust matters before Bulgarian and European courts. Practice head Nikolay Daskalov has expertise in energy infrastructure projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The energy and natural resources team at Bouzeva and Partners is highly dedicated and goal-oriented, consistently striving to meet their clients' objectives. With their in-depth experience in the field, they bring a wealth of knowledge to every project, ensuring well-informed and strategic decisions. They can always be relied upon to deliver on time and with the quality required, even in complex matters. Their commitment to excellence and focus on client satisfaction make them a standout choice in this sector.’

  • ‘Nikolay Daskalov, as the partner leading the energy and natural resources team at Bouzeva and Partners, is always available and goes above and beyond to answer calls and meet deadlines, no matter how tight. His deep understanding of the energy sector and wealth of knowledge make him an invaluable asset. He consistently ensures that clients receive timely, informed advice, making him someone you can always rely on for even the most complex matters.’

  • ‘The team is very well organised and efficient. They make sure that the client receives a consolidated and consistent approach, and the arguments can be presented/defended by each of the team members equally well. They are very professional, with attention to detail and a clear understanding of the client's needs.’

  • ‘All the individuals with whom we have worked at Bouzeva, are extremely competent, solution-oriented and willing to effectively help the client. They bring in additional considerations beyond the purely legal ones, and are very useful in discussing also strategy and policy issues. This is valid notably for Nikolay Daskalov.’

Key clients

  • Bulgargaz
  • Bulgarian Electricity System Security Fund
  • Bulgarian Energy Holding
  • Bulgartransgaz
  • Meridiam SAS
  • ICGB (Natural Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria)
  • Sofia Municipality
  • REWE Group / BILLA
  • SOF Connect (concessionaire of Sofia Airport)

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented the Bulgarian Energy Holding, and its subsidiaries Bulgargaz and Bulgartransgaz in an antitrust case before the General Court of the EU, resulting in full annulment of the EC’s decision regarding an alleged abuse of dominant position in the energy sector.
  • Representing Bulgargaz in a dispute arising out of a gas supply agreement with a manufacturer of chemical fertilisers and products in Bulgaria.
  • Successfully represented ICGB in a dispute revolving around a financial correction affecting the public financial support allocated for the Gas Interconnector Greece - Bulgaria.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nikolay Daskalov

Other key lawyers

Milena Muraveeva