Real estate and construction

Dimitrov, Petrov & Co

Dimitrov, Petrov & Co use their ‘in-depth knowledge of regulations related to land development, building legislation and environmental compliance’ to assist clients with complex development projects and real estate transactions across agriculture, renewable energy, logistics and luxury projects. The team handle due diligence reviews, construction contract drafting and tax advice on transactions. Boyana Milcheva and Alexander Todorov jointly lead the practice, with the former advising on property investments, construction matters and the management of development projects, and the latter bringing expertise in real estate related litigation. Pavlina Ivanova is praised as a ’very talented lawyer’ and has extensive experience in various contract types.

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Testimonials

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‘Boyana Milcheva stands out with her leadership and exceptional legal knowledge and expertise at international level! She is among the few experts in FIDIC in Bulgaria. Pavlina Ivanova is following her in her steps and is also very talented lawyer who is always available to help. Nikolay Kolev is an amazing expert who has the capacity to explain complex terms in plain language.’
‘Despite tight deadlines, they remained calm, efficient and responsive to all of our concerns. This kind of commitment and professionalism is rare and was greatly appreciated.’
‘Boyana Milcheva's deep understanding of real estate law was evident at every stage of our work on the project. From navigating complex contract terms to ensuring compliance with local regulations, her legal expertise gave us confidence that every potential issue was being thoroughly addressed. Pavlina Ivanova's ability to think creatively and propose solutions showed her dedication to protecting our interests. Her negotiation skills were also critical in achieving favourable terms for us.’
‘They possess a blend of technical, interpersonal and strategic skills to navigate the complexities of the real estate and construction sectors, combined with in-depth knowledge of regulations related to land development, building legislation, and environmental compliance.’
‘It is Boyana Milcheva and Pavlina Ivanova we work with on real estate and construction matters. We highly value Pavlina's exceptional ability to draft clear, comprehensive and enforceable contracts, including purchase agreements, construction contracts, lease agreements and financing documents. Boyana has rare expertise in managing large-scale, complex projects, including infrastructure and energy facilities.’
‘DPC team has broad experience in different real estate sectors, such as commercial, residential, retail, hospitality and industrial. Specialised knowledge in zoning laws, land use, financing, acquisitions and leasing also sets them apart. They understand the regulatory and market environment and can advise us accordingly. DPC can structure and execute the transactions efficiently which bring to us significant value as a client.’
‘For RE matters I work mainly with Pavlina Ivanova, Boyana Milcheva and Nikolay Kolev. Their team is focused and super-well organised. I'm looking for more than just legal advice; I want practical, business-minded solutions. Boyana and the team understand my business goals and can offer creative strategies to achieve them. Pavlina is working smoothly, she is supportive and very experienced. I don't need to explain a lot - she understands me immediately. I also want to praise Nikolay Kolev for his hard work and dedication.’
‘Boyana Milcheva is definitely the ace of the team. She has successfully managed the legal aspects of several real estate and construction projects of our company. Her meticulous attention to detail was one of the key factors that has helped us avoid any legal pitfalls. ’

Key clients

Chromtek
Realty Investments
European Wind Farms Bulgaria ApS
Electrawinds Bulgaria
Lued Holding
Sliven Eparchy (part of the Bulgarian Ortodox Church)
Mareshki Nedvizhimi Imoti
Orbiko Bulgaria
Agrix Group
Pepkor Europe GmbH
Pilco EOOD (part of Ameta Group)
Lucid Link
Edelweiss Development
Windkraft Simonsfeld

Work highlights

Advising Realty Investments on the acquisition of an office building.
Advising Edelweiss Development on land acquisition for the development of large-scale residential project, including due diligence, construction and advising also on the sale of properties in the building.
Advised Lucid Link on the conclusion of a long-term lease agreement for office premises.