Antonia Kehayova
Senior Associate, CMS Sofia
CMS
More informationLogistics, retail, construction and materials, energy and insurance are among the industries in which the extensive client base of the CMS real estate and construction team is active. The mandates handled by the team cover a broad spectrum, including the financing of retail, commercial, industrial, residential and leisure facilities, real estate transactions, due diligence reviews, the preparation of construction agreements and related disputes; it is frequently engaged on cross-border matters owing to the firm's global set up. Dispute resolution, public procurement and real estate expert Antonia Kehayova co-heads the practice alongside Jenia Dimitrova, who clients regard as ‘one of the best real estate lawyers in Sofia’.
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Testimonials
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‘They are highly specialised in real estate, not aggressive in their approach and have team members with different skillsets that complement each other.’
‘Jenia Dimitrova is one of the best real estate lawyers in Sofia. She has extensive experience and has advised on some of the largest transactions in the country within different segments - office, retail, industrial and others. She is very skilled in providing relevant and persuasive arguments.’
‘CMS have been extremely helpful. The team have provided timely and commercially minded advice. I highly recommend them.’
‘I worked with Jenia Dimitrova. She has excellent knowledge of the law and realities of the Bulgarian real estate market, coupled with strong organisational skills.'
- 'Vaska Solakova is a bright, promising young practitioner with excellent communication skills. Her work ethic, technical knowledge, and studies and experience abroad clearly set her apart from other practitioners that I have come across in the region.’
‘The Bulgarian RE team at CMS were able to assemble a project team from their international offices in next to no time and were eager and able to assist us with what was a very complex project.’
‘Jenia Dimitrova was the focal point of our operation, effectively managing and directing her cross-border team to assist us with the project in question. I was really impressed with how she essentially conjured a fully functioning team from a standing start within just a few days.’
‘CMS have a great team and excellent expertise in commercial real estate leasing.’
‘The CMS team have devoted professionals in the field of commercial real estate leasing.’
Key clients
- CTP
- EKO Bulgaria
- Cordeel Bulgaria EAD
- Trans Vision
- UniCredit S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advised CTP on the acquisition of land and of over 10 logistics buildings located in two locations in Sofia.
- Assisted on the sale of EKO Bulgaria’s real estate assets in Sofia and Varna and assisted with the expansion of EKO’s gas station network.
- Advising UniCredit Italy on the full amendment and restatement of the real estate financing agreement for a shopping centre in Sofia.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jenia Dimitrova
Counsel, Head of Real Estate and Construction
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jenia Dimitrova, Antonia Kehayova