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Real estate transactions are notoriously complicated and time- and energy-consuming. Not for the clients of Alexander Nikolov. Experienced, dedicated and goal-oriented, he is a trusted partner in all areas of real estate cases. He is an expert who is not only capable to navigate the complexities of the law, understand the essence of the case and delve into the details – he is also a skilled negotiator and psychologist, able to offer solutions that work and defend his clients' interests in the best possible way.

Experienced, energetic, and driven, he feels in his element when he is working on hard-to-crack cases. His legal practice, however, offers a wider scope of legal services by top professionals, ensuring that you get the best outcome regardless of the particularities of your case.

What, in your opinion, defines a good lawyer?

We talked to him to learn more on the importance of quality legal services during property deals and how new technologies are changing the profession.

Why should we partner with a specialised lawyer during a property deal?

Buying real estate, writing a will or defending your inheritor rights – the only way to guarantee the best outcome for you in such circumstances is to consult with an experienced lawyer in the field. Why? Bulgarian law has its own intricacies that only local practitioners with years of experience are aware of, and property deals are too serious to be signed lightly. Legal Frame is a law firm that has established as its core priority the mission to help clients navigate the Bulgarian law and protect their best interests.

Highly specialised professionals working symbiotically when a need arises – Law Firm – Harizanov, Ivanov & Partners has mastered to perfection the skill to give the clients what they need when they need it, and to successfully protect their interests. The founders of the practice are ambitious and very experienced. Attorney at law Boris Harizanov has graduated law from Sofia University and the Democritus University of Thrace in Greece, and is fluent in Greek. Attorney at law Svetlozar Ivanov is a registered syndic and is certified on the matter of the Public Procurement Act.

Attorney at law Desislava Filipova has an impressive practice in defending individual and corporate clients in challenging commercial and ius in re cases. Her 2016 nomination for Woman – Lawyer of the Year was a recognition for another part of her work – her active public and professional stance for protection of consumers in Bulgaria.

G&P Law, known as Georgiev and Petrov Law Firm, is a practice aware that knowledge and experience are just the first step towards providing outstanding legal services. To other ones are understanding, intelligence and personal attitude. This is why for years the practice has helped both corporate and individual clients to effectively seek justice and expand their business.

The lawyers in his firm are experienced in fields such as criminal law, administrative law, commercial law, tax law, family law and compensation for traffic accidents. Their shared goal is to ensure a successful outcome for each client. Attorney Tsvetkov shares more.

The lawyers at your firm are known for their skill to seek non-standard, but working solutions. What does this talent look like in practice?

Mr Boyanov is the only Bulgarian lawyer regularly nominated by Who's Who Legal in M&A and Corprorate Governance and Private Clients. He is also founder and Co-Chair of Southeast Europe Legal Group, Honorary General Consul of Malta, Chair of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria and Director of World Federation of Consular Associations.

What main skill or skills have placed you among the best lawyers in your field at a global level?

He works with particular passion on parental rights cases, because he believes that children are the greatest, yet more vulnerable, asset to a society and that all relevant institutions and professionals should work tirelessly to protect their best interests.

What are the main principles that you follow when you work on parental rights-related cases?

With a firm belief in tailoring legal solutions to meet individual needs, its attorneys have garnered a reputation for excellence in serving both businesses and individuals alike. Daniel Zdravkov, managing partner and founder, elaborates.

Your practice makes efforts to understand the clients' diverse needs. What are the benefits from this approach?

Attorney at Law Toni Chakarov's professional story is a telling example of ambition and striving to perfection. He was just 17 years old when he enrolled to study law in university. After graduation, he gained invaluable experience in some of Bulgaria's top law firms and is now running a successful legal practice that offers help in spheres such as domestic violence, right in rem, commercial law, family law, crime law, insurance law, tax law, labour law. Foreigners in Bulgaria make a significant part of his firm's clients.

The legal practice of Attorney at Law Stanimir Stoyanov is a place where Bulgarian and foreign citizens and companies find adequate legal help in a wide spectrum of law fields – from family and crime law to real estate, company registration and migration. Attorney at Law Stoyanov has specialised in international public and private law and is an IMI qualified mediator.

A significant part of your clients are foreigners. Why did you decide to help this group of people?

Attorney at law Yova Chemshirova is a third generation lawyer with a clear vision of her professional mission – to defend the rights and interests of individuals and companies, to offer complex approaches and to seek nonstandard solutions.

You are the third generation legal practitioner in your family. What does this family tradition give to you professionally?

Many people are justifyingly stupefied by the complex contracts they sign with banks. Attorney at law Veska Voleva is not one of them. For over 15 years this brave woman has unwaveringly fought for the rights of bank services users in cases of misleading conditions.

At Veska Voleva Law Firm success is a team play. How do you motivate your team? How do you achieve harmonious teamwork?

The lawyer's profession is for people who want to help in restoring justice and are capable of mastering complex legal matters and court practice, but have also preserved their humanity and compassion to their clients. Attorney at law Valentina Krasteva is such a professional – it is not a coincidence why her motto is "Passion for justice, defending with hearth." Her law office offers a range of services in the field of civil, administrative and criminal law, a high level of professionalism and an individual approach towards each client and case.

Family lawsuits, especially ones about custody and divorce, can deeply traumatise both children and parents. Attorney at law Tsvetelina Traykova, who specialises family law, knows this with all of her heart - and has dedicated herself to the mission to help children have the happiest childhood possible regardless of the actual situation in their families. An excellently prepared lawyer, a compassionate professionalist and an eloquent public speaker - thanks to this rare combination of qualities lawyer Traykova successfully defends the vulnerable, the weak and the helpless.

Attorney-at-law Elena Kostova-Petkova is one of the professionals for whom law is a true passion, a means for examination of modern society and to achieve justice. She specialises in civil law and is a partner at Dr Petkov and Partners Law Firm. 

Do you remember when you decided that law is your vocation?

A divorce, a child support issue, an inheritance dispute: when we find ourselves in such a situation, we are aware that we need professional legal help to have the best outcome. Attorney-at-law Rayna Avramova has dedicated herself to the mission to successfully defend her clients' best interests in such cases. As an active judicial lawyer, she has deservedly gained the trust of a long list of prominent Bulgarians, some with dual citizenship, to solve complex family and inheritance issues. Attorney-at-law Avramova shares more.

Attorney-at-law Silvia Mincheva has achieved all of these. Her law firm specialises in fields such as banking law, consumer law and consumer protection, enforcement of cases, family and inheritance law, labour law, commercial law, protection against discrimination, copyright and patent law, administrative law. In each of these fields attorney Mincheva and her team focus on building lasting relations with clients, understanding and in-depth research of the case and excellent level of the professional services. The results are successfully defended cases in court.