CMS' energy, projects and construction practice group maintains a strong position in the Bulgarian infrastructure projects sphere, with the firm demonstrating expertise across railway, oil and gas, and renewables infrastructure projects. The firm advises on all manner of tender documentation, procedures for construction work, and public-private partnerships, as well as assisting with the structuring of projects and their financing. A recent notable work highlight was the firm’s involvement in a successful public procurement procedure on behalf of Czech consortium Škoda Transportation and Škoda Vagonka for a contract working on the subway infrastructure in Sofia. Head of energy, projects and construction Kostadin Sirleshtov and Dimitar Zwiatkow, who specialises in project finance, regulatory matters and energy mandates, jointly lead the practice.
Testimonials
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- ‘A great team of professionals, with extensive expertise in the oil and gas industry. They provide very prompt and client-oriented advice.’
‘Kostadin Sirleshtov is a superb professional. He is very client oriented and has strong connections with the relevant authorities.’
- ‘Denitsa Dudevska is a high-quality professional, who is very knowledgeable about oil and gas legislation, provides legal advice to a high standard and is very prompt.’
Key clients
- OMV Petrom, Total
- Vier Gas Transport GmbH
- BayWa r.e. Solar Projects GmbH
- Vestas Development
- Agroconsult
- SC CIGA Energy SA
- Unicorn Systems a.s.
- Škoda
Work highlights
- Advised Vier Gas Transport GmbH on in the preparation, application and bidding processes of a public procurement procedure held by the Bulgaria-Greece gas interconnector company – ICGB AD.
- Supported Czech consortium Škoda Transportation and Škoda Vagonka in its successful participation in the public procurement procedure held by Metropoliten Sofia.
- Assisted Vestas Development with the due diligence on a large greenfield wind portfolio, negotiations with local developers and the acquisition of local projects.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kostadin Sirleshtov, Dimitar Zwiatkow