Our work and expertise are recognized by the leading legal guides Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Penkova & Partners Law Firm (formerly Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm) is ranked in the top tiers the editions of Legal 500 for the practice areas of Corporate and M&A and Real Estate and Construction.
The Managing Partner Victoria Penkova is recommended as a leading individual in the rankings of Chambers and Partners for the practice area of Real Estate.
Testimonials – The Legal 500 EMEA |
2023
“The law firm shows competency in the Bulgarian as well as international legal standards. The team is extremely responsive and at our disposal when needed. They understand the needs of both our entities: the Bulgarian and the American.”
“We have been relying on the counsel of Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm for years. In rendering their services of excellent quality, the team has proven their competence, knowledge and commercial-oriented approach. The lawyers at Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm support us with day-to-day legal advice on multiple matters in the fields of corporate, commercial, civil, and employment law. We value the team’s attention to detail, responsiveness, dedication and the comprehensiveness of their counsel.”
“Victoria Penkova is a competent lawyer who offers quick and efficient solutions to the issues she has been tasked with, in particular issues relating to corporate, commercial and employment agreements.”
“Yavor Tankov is another lawyer at Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm, whom we trust in providing the necessary legal support in our day-to-day business activities.”
“The team is very collaborative in every aspect. Working very closely with the client helps the team to understand the specifics and the details in each case. The information received from the team is always with the latest updates. They are always well informed and willing to share their professional experience in order make the process smoother and faster.”
“They are always responding on time and very fast in their response. Every time they collect information in advance and share their future vision in detail, which helps the client to understand the needs and eventual results. The proactive approach is really something that is highly valuable and the team always works in that direction.”
“We have been working with Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm for more than 15 years. During this period, they have proved their advisory skills and the high standard of their legal services, therefore we can trust and rely on the law firm. The team is great at ensuring we are legally secured against all the risks involved in lease agreements.”
“Victoria Penkova and Diana Milkova are highly professional and competent. They are excellent lawyers who advise us on day-to-day matters, including the drafting and negotiation of lease agreements. Victoria Penkova has an excellent reputation in the field of real estate and construction and she is able to provide high-quality expertise on all aspects of a transaction. Diana Milkova is very proactive and client-oriented and always tries to find the best solution for our company in real estate matters.”
“The team of Dyulgerova and Penkova Law Firm is particularly diligent and invested in finding out the client’s actual needs and business goals.”
“The team are very client and business orientated and very efficient. Their personal and direct approach of working with the us results in a more transparent and trusting professional relationship, always leading to clear and tangible results. We are especially pleased with the fact that the team manages to successfully navigate the realization of our interests when it comes to negotiating the terms and other legal aspects of commercial deals.”
“The team’s work on a project is key for us due to the expertise they provide in the field of real estate. Their considerable and profound knowledge aids us greatly in dealing with the complex and diverse regulation in that area.”
“Victoria Penkova has all-round expertise when it comes to delivering the most appropriate and efficient solutions to any matters related to real estate. She has the ability to identify the major risks of a particular deal and secure the clients’ interests throughout every aspect of the deal, such as tax, construction costs and penalties. Her specific knowledge of infrastructure projects brings a lot of value to the conclusion of more complex real estate deals.”
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2022
“The lawyers that we work with most are Diana Milkova and Victoria Penkova. Diana Milkova understands our business and day-to-day operations. She has become a valuable partner and her quality advice is of a great benefit to our company. She is very flexible and always available to provide support and expertise. Victoria Penkova has provided valuable input in our legal matters. She has shown us that we are a valued customer and has been there to address any questions we have.”
“From the start of our partnership, the firm has consistently demonstrated not only profound knowledge in the field of corporate, commercial, property and contract law, but strong commitment to our needs as well. We highly regard the team’s ability to identify legal risks quickly and with pinpoint accuracy, their exceptional thoroughness and remarkable attention to detail in analyzing legal matters. The firm stands out as providing comprehensive legal advice, which is complemented by the team’s sharp business acumen, dedication and persistence. These are capabilities which have proven valuable to our company and its commercial dealings. We have no doubt that such qualities will be deeply appreciated by potential clients and partners of the firm.”
“We are very happy with the individual approach of the firm. Our main point of contact is Diana Milkova and the wealth of her knowledge and full availability every time is something that has always impressed us. It truly feels like we are the firm’s only client which is of course not true. Diana Milkova and Victoria Penkova take the lead in any situation that arises and guide us through it. With minimal input on our part, we know we can delegate matters fully with the best outcome for us in the end. Aside for professionalism and competence, we also value the friendly and kind attitude of all members. In the long run, I believe this is a huge factor not to be underestimated.”
“For any real estate issues, including day-to-day business activities, we are relying on the expertise and the advice of Victoria Penkova and Diana Milkova. Both are highly experienced, easy to communicate with and cooperation with them is very efficient and commercially beneficial.”
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“Victoria Penkova has vast experience and expertise in real estate.”
“Diana Milkova is great at providing efficient solutions to elaborate real estate problems.”
“Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm handles day-to-day corporate matters for clients, including drafting, amending and terminating contracts, writing internal rules, ensuring compliance in marketing and promotional campaigns, and safeguarding personal data. Practice head Victoria Penkova specializes in handling complex transactions and acquisitions. Diana Milkova is another key contact.”
“Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm’s team is highly skilled and provides full scope, useful legal advice.’ ‘They are very flexible, adaptive to customers’ needs and have proved the high quality of their work and advice throughout the long relationship we have with them.”
“Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm’s dispute resolution practice is experienced in both litigation and arbitration. The ‘extremely talented’ practice head Victoria Penkova represents clients in civil, arbitral and administrative cases, with particular expertise in FIDIC contracts in construction matters.”
“The legal services provided are always to the highest standard.”
“Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm has provided a supportive, structured process of settling our disputes.’ ‘I am more than pleased with the law team; they were part of an international team who managed to win a complex arbitration case before the International Chamber of Commerce so as our claims were found reasonable”
“Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm’s “high quality” team allows “easy access to senior partners”. Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm is “devoted to the needs of the client”.
“Team head Victoria Penkova has “excellent industry knowledge”. With “in-depth knowledge” and “a reputation for excellence”. Lyubimka Dyulgerova “demonstrated impressive trial skills” and is “excellent at finding creative solutions”. Lyubimka Dyulgerova is praised for her “knowledge, trail skills and personal attitude to the clients and their needs”.
“Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm has a “strong” team. Lyubimka Dyulgerova and Victoria Penkova “collaborate perfectly”. Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm is “a reliable partner” with “perfect knowledge of the relevant legislation”.
“Noted for its “in-depth knowledge”, “high level of professionalism and accuracy” and “excellent response time”. Dyulgerova and Penkova’s team shows “an excellent industry knowledge” and “brilliant business acumen”. Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm fields an “outstanding team of reliable lawyers” who demonstrate “impressive professionalism, loyalty and attention to detail”.
“Managing partner Victoria Penkova leads an ‘extremely responsive’ and ‘commercially orientated’ team that provides a ‘personal touch in their communication with customers’. Diana Milkova is ‘amazingly quick to respond”
“The firm understands the expectations of both our entities: the Bulgarian and the American. They are at our disposal at any time and are extremely responsive. They show great competency in the Bulgarian as well as international legal standards.”
“Diana Milkova is always available and extremely flexible. She has adapted quickly to our needs, understands our business and has become a valuable partner in our day-to-day operations. Her advice has been of high quality and great benefit to our company.”
“Victoria Penkova has provided valuable input in our legal matters. She has shown us that we are a valued customer and has been there to address any questions we have.”
“Practice head Victoria Penkova and Diana Milkova are ‘efficient, easy to work with and knowledgeable in the field of real estate and construction”.
“We have used Dyulgerova & Penkova’s services for more than 14 years and we have always had smooth business processes with no issues – no matter if it is related to real estate or construction or any other topic. Our rights have been protected because of their careful consideration.”
“High accountability and perseverance. Great research and analytical skills. Strong project management and people skills. Good listening skills.”
“Our company, being a real estate consultancy agency, has been working for the last ten years, through our clients, with almost all big law firms based in Bulgaria. But we can confirm that the small law firm of Dyulgerova & Penkova is easier to work with, because the team is more focused and pays personal attention to each client and case. Profound knowledge of the real estate sector, excellent judgment, integrity, and attention to details are their distinctive and valuable qualities. They demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation to work and to provide comprehensive solutions for any case.”
Testimonials – Chambers Europe Guide |
“Victoria Penkova of Dyulgerova & Penkova Law Firm has notable expertise regarding lease and rental agreements, assisting a number of clients in the retail sector.”
“Dyulgerova & Penkova has always provided efficient, competent and high-standard service. They are always available and ready to discuss any urgent issues and help find the best solutions for our cases.”
“Clients are also satisfied with the lawyers’ ability to “look at issues from the business side”, adding that they are “detailed and very precise in their analysis and advice.”
“Clients appreciate Lyubimka Dyulgerova for her “professional attitude and timely manner of handling all assignments.”
“Clients observe that the lawyers are “detailed and very precise in their analysis and advice”, keep to strict deadlines and are able to assess the legal situation “from the business side.”
“The “extremely responsive and very flexible” team regularly acts on behalf of foreign investors, and is particularly sought after for its expertise in commercial leasing. Managing partner Victoria Penkova is the first port of call.
“Victoria Penkova has notable expertise regarding lease and rental agreements, assisting a number of clients in the retail sector. A client notes that she “has experience and covers all bases. She is a real estate specialist and makes you feel safe.”