Penev LLP is one of the leading business law firms with a strong litigation focus and outstanding litigation capacity. Our primary goal is to avoid litigation through pre-trial negotiations and settlements. We are experienced in managing complex litigation and arbitration cases involving multiple claims and parties. We represent major international companies in numerous high profile cases dealing with infringements of rights, commercial and insolvency disputes. We are recognized for our ability to provide in-depth expert services at all levels of the court system, including Supreme Court litigation. We always take into account the paramount importance of client’s reputation, and we tailor our strategy to protect clients’ interests and confidentiality.
Clients of our Dispute Resolution practice include: Invitel International Bulgaria EOOD, Sweet Analyses Services Inc., IRC, Lewis Charles Sofia Property Fund Bulgaria EOOD, The Walt Disney Company, AT&T, Black Sea Properties and many others.
We offer litigation and arbitration services in all areas including:
Commercial litigation;
Penev LLP provides legal representation to corporate clients defending their rights in pre-trial, court and arbitration proceedings dealing with complex business disputes.
Protection of the Dark Fibre IRU rights of Invitel International Bulgaria EOOD for an amount exceeding EUR 1 million in insolvency proceedings initiated against its contractor. The work includes drafting of documents, legal representation and legal assistance.
Representation of AT&T in out-of-court proceedings with respect to a complex lease dispute involving trilateral contractual relations advising on all Bulgarian law aspects of the lease, drafting documents and negotiation.
Representation of Black Sea Properties in civil proceedings involving more than fifteen parties for cancellation of a title of ownership.
Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring;
Penev LLP is one of the leading practitioners in the fields of insolvency and restructuring law. We have a long and proven track record of successfully completed corporate restructuring that required us to advise and negotiate complex restructuring agreements. Our attorneys also investigate, pursue and defend claims for and against insolvent companies and executive directors.
Administrative litigation;
Our litigators have substantial experience representing clients before administrative bodies such as the Commission on Protection of Competition, Communications Regulation Commission, Financial Supervision Commission as well as before administrative courts.
We are currently involved in complex tax proceedings of Lewis Charles Sofia Property Fund against an Act for offsetting or refund of VAT issued by the National Revenue Agency for an amount exceeding EUR 100,000 before the Administrative Court.
Presently we are involved in complex tax proceedings of SAP – Bulgaria EOOD against an Act for offsetting or refund of VAT issued by the National Revenue Agency held before the Administrative Court.
Presently we represent Lewis Charles Sofia Property Fund in complex administrative proceedings dealing with the appeal of construction permit for land in Plovdiv.
Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Bulgaria;
We have a strong track record of handling cases dealing with the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Bulgaria held both under the International Private Law Code and Civil Procedure Code.
Representation of Sweet Analyses Services Inc. in proceedings dealing with recognition and enforcement of the award made by the International Court of Arbitration, Paris, France.
Representation of IRC OOD in proceedings dealing with recognition and enforcement of the judgement handed down by the District Court of Innsbruck.
Competition disputes;
Penev LLP has unparalleled expertise in the area of competition litigation. We have acted for international and domestic companies in competition cases dealing with cartels, prohibited agreements and concerted practices, abuse of dominant position and unfair practices.
Provision of advice on corporate and commercial issues to Zagorka AD (Heineken group) and representation before the Commission on Protection of Competition in relation to the company’s advertising and promotion campaigns.
IP disputes;
We handle copyright infringements, patents, confidential information, trade secrets, trade names and trade marks.
We currently act for The Walt Disney Company in various matters, particularly one dealing with violation of the competition law arising from registration of a web domain identical to its company name;
case for destruction of counterfeit products or products imported into the country by parallel importers; negotiation and conclusion of extrajudicial agreements with trademark infringers, pre-litigation tactics and litigation actions on behalf of Disney Enterprises Inc.
Tax disputes;
Tax lawyers represent clients in internal tax audits and appeals for the offsetting or refund of VAT. We have successfully represented corporate and individual taxpayers, at all administrative and court levels. Our tax practice group works closely with our litigation team for timely and efficient delivery of advice and action.
We are currently involved in complex tax proceedings on behalf of Lewis Charles Sofia Property Fund against revision acts issued by the National Revenue Agency for an amount exceeding EUR 100,000.
Presently we are involved in complex tax proceedings of SAP Bulgaria against revision acts issued by the National Revenue Agency.
Debt collection;
Our attorneys investigate, commence and defend court action against insolvent companies and executive directors. We have a strong track record of successful debt collection via insolvency proceedings or pre-trial settlement agreements. Our track record is a testimony to our experience of speedy recovery of outstanding account receivables and bad debt.
We currently act for Lewis Charles Sofia Property Fund Bulgaria EOOD with respect to its claim for declaration of insolvency of a major Bulgarian developer. The complex legal proceedings involve damages in the amount of approximately EUR 2.5 million;
We currently protect the rights of The Walt Disney Company in a complex case for the collection of an amount of approximately EUR 500,000. The work involves dealing with insolvency proceedings against a major Bulgarian entertainment company acting as contractor of The Walt Disney Company.
