Penkov, Markov & Partners’s ‘diverse’ projects and PPP practice has a particular focus on real estate acquisition projects spanning commercial, residential, logistics and warehousing development projects. The practice is headed up by three practitioners: real estate and construction experts Milena Gaidarska and Atanas Valov, and Nikolay Voynov, who is well versed in PPP and concessions in relation to transport, energy and infrastructure.
Testimonials
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‘The team provides comprehensive and professional advice on the issues raised. It is noticeable that the participation of younger colleagues is valued and encouraged. The team demonstrates dedication to the case and a willingness to respond in an emergency mode when the client requires it.’
‘Atanas Valov is extremely oriented towards finding the best solution to the problem with which he is referred. Skilfully applies experience and practice to advise the client in a manner that considers the long-term implications of a decision. Possesses remarkable mediation skills.’
‘Very easy communication with the team, very fast response with quality work, they deliver everything on time, even when we have emergency situations.’
‘They have one of the most experienced teams on the market with respect to full legal service throughout the whole construction process. Very well-organised, methodical, proactive in negotiations and pragmatic in their approach.’
‘Milena Gaidarska is a great professional with vast knowledge of any construction and utility-connection procedures, as well as is highly experienced in project finance both through banks and private lenders. Atanas Valov is another key partner in the sphere. Anelia Licheva and Boris Strijlev are the key associates in their team.’
‘PMP's projects and PPP team has some impressive things under its belt, including legal work on the construction of several huge shopping centres, installations and large buildings in the country. They are very capable being leaders in the law market of this filed in the last 20 years.’
‘Milena Gaidarska, Atanas Valov and Nikolay Voynov are significant names in their field of law. I would like to highlight their qualities of adaptability, innovation, thinking outside the box, creativity, perseverance, very good teamwork.’
‘Knowledgeable team with specialists in different areas. The team can cover a wide spectrum of legal issues. The collaboration between the different members of the team ensures qualitative and on-time service.’
Key clients
- Baringa Bulgaria
- FGSZ Ltd.
- Arteks Zlaten Vek OOD
- Arteks Engineering AD
- Global Biomet EOOD
- Eura Energy AD
- Pegas MK OOD
- Infinity Capital AD
- GD Capital Management
- Eurostar OOD
- P&O Real Estate OOD
- Mondi Stambolijski EAD
- Marvik Pastrogor EOOD
- China Development Bank
- Solar Vision OOD
- BLB Property EOOD
- Eurowind Energy A/S, Denmark
- BA Glass Bulgaria EAD
- Build Invest Bulgaria AD
- Grund I.G. Immobilien GmbH
- BSPF (Property 2) LIMITED
- Akuo Energy EOOD
- Borovete 1 AD
- Crayon Bulgaria OOD
Work highlights
- Assisted Crayon Bulgaria in the participation in a EUR 4.7m public procurement procedure for the provision of IT support to the Bulgarian Electricity Transmission System Operator.
- Assisting Eurowind Energy A/S, Denmark on the on the development of a EUR 150m renewable energy complex, combining solar and wind production and battery storage.
- Assisting Build Invest Bulgaria AD in the development of a EUR 130m new residential quarter in the vicinity of Sofia - New Land District, which is being developed on 200 acres of land in 3 separate phases with a total built-up area of circa 90,000 sq m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Milena Gaidarska, Atanas Valov, Nikolay Voynov