AEEC IN SOFIA
BULGARIA
DINOVA RUSEV & PARTNERS
DRP is a full-scope independent law firm providing legal services to international clients since 2005. DRP has dedicated teams of professional and highly experienced lawyers in each field of law, it provides services. This allows for efficient and cost-sensitive tailored support to our clients. DPR is one of the most experienced law firms in the field of energy with more than 17 years of experience in all fields of energy law. With special focus on renewable energy DRP offers full scope of services to international investors seeking to do business in Bulgaria and has extensive experience in all matters concerning production, trading and consumption of electricity and gas. From concessions, trough development of energy project, M&A, construction and operation we cover the full life of an energy project. Deep technical knowledge is supported with sound understanding of the Bulgarian energy market and the business objectives of international investors. Our project experience is supported by strong litigation practice in all fields of energy law from appeals of regulatory acts to complex energy-related and construction disputes. The lawyers of DRP have been providing expert support to both the Bulgarian energy regulator and the Parliament in the creation of a number of energy-related statutory acts since 2010 and regularly participates in difference expert discussions on the development and changes of energy law in Bulgaria.
Offices
Sofia, Bulgaria
Staff
20
Accredited professionals
3
Partners
6
Dedicated departments in the field of energy and climate
DRP has dedicated energy department, which covers also environmental issues as well as climate change issues.
Accredited professionals active in the field of energy
4
Other departments
M&A, Banking and finance, Real Estate, Construction, employment, competition, dispute resolution
Clients in the field of energy and climate
According to the Bulgarian Bar act we DRP is not allowed to share names of clients, but over the years we have assisted almost all major international investors, banks and stakeholders in the energy field. Some of these companies are the top investors acting in Europe and the middle east. DRP acts mostly for international inward investors in Bulgaria with a handful of local clients.
Approach
We strive to provide one-stop shop for our clients covering all their needs in Bulgaria. As a first step we invest time to understand the particular needs and goals of the client. Once these are clarified, we point out the major potential obstacles and provide solutions, tailored to the particular needs and goals of the clients taking into account not only the legal, but also the technical, financial and business aspects of the problem. Our deep knowledge of the market allows us to support our clients with identification of opportunities and support them throughout the whole life of the project. Our firm is often reached our by clients for resolving and advice on more complex issues, which require sound technical understanding of the project issues and when clients need business orientated and practical solutions provided in an efficient manner.
MEMBER
INFORMATIONS
BULGARIA
Sofia
DINOVA RUSEV & PARTNERS
17 Vassil Aprilov Str,
1504 Sofia
+359 (0)2 943 4350
+359 (0)2 946 3418
iliya.grozdanov@drp-legal.com
http://www.drp-legal.com
CONTACT PERSON
FOR AEEC MATTERS
Iliya Grozdanov
VITA
Iliya is a partner with Dinova Rusev & Partners. His practice focus lies in the Energy sector, where he has extensive experience advising clients on transactions in both renewable and conventional energy. Alongside advising clients on project issues, Iliya actively participates in the discussions on the new energy legislation and regulatory issues in the energy sector. His experience in the field also includes advising clients on all aspects of implementation of projects for production of electricity from renewable sources, electricity trade and supply agreements, environmental compliance and carbon trading issues. Iliya has significant experience in structuring, drafting and negotiating Power purchase and grid connection agreements as well as construction agreements in the energy sector. His Real Estate experience includes participation in due diligence reviews, advising on regulatory compliance and drafting and negotiations on a wide range of contracts, including construction and lease agreements. Iliya also has extensive experience in environmental compliance issues focusing on environments clearance and disputes related to the energy and mining sector. He also represents clients in commercial, environmental and administrative litigation mainly on energy and environmental issues. He has an impressive track record of succeful cases in both administrative, civil disputes and is involved in international disputes related to energy issues.
Prior to joining Dinova Rusev & Partners, Iliya completed a clerkship at the Administrative Division of Sofia City Court and worked as a freelance legal counsel. He also teaches the law paper for the ACCA exams and corporate finance with BPP Professional Training. He speaks English and Russian. Iliya was awarded a Magister Juris Degree from Oxford University in 2008 and holds a Certificate from UCSD San Diego in legal drafting which he obtained in 2005.
Publications:
Electricity regulation in Bulgaria: overview
CONTACT PERSON
FOR AEEC MATTERS
Radoslav Zahariev
VITA
Qualifications:
Admitted Sofia Bar 2012
University of National and World Economy, Master of Laws, 2011
Areas of practice:
Energy & Environment
Dispute Resolution
Real Estates
Corporate & Commercial
Radoslav is senior associate with Dinova Rusev and Partners Law Office. His work is focused mainly in the field of Energy & Environment, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, as well as Corporate & Commercial.
He is experienced in the renewable energy sector and actively participates in the discussions and development of the energy legislation and the respective regulatory issues.
Radoslav also advises on matters regarding electricity trade, supply agreements and grid connection agreements. His Dispute Resolution practice is focused in administrative and civil litigation proceedings on energy issues. Radoslav also supports the team on a daily basis in several energy projects that the firm has undertaken.
He handles also various matters related to Real Estate area, where Radoslav is focused on sale-purchase agreements, due diligence and dispute resolution.
Radoslav joined Dinova Rusev & Partners in 2012 as a junior associate having experience in another law office based in Sofia, Bulgaria. In his spare time, Radoslav enjoys sports and spending time with his family.
“It is important for me to be in an environment where my professional development is taken seriously. I enjoy all types of work, but the Energy & Environment sector is really challenging. The fast development of the energy sector allows me to not only to work what I really like, but also to gain invaluable experience on this sensitive issue for the society.”
