DGKV is proud to announce its continued strong performance in the Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2026 rankings, once again securing top-tier recognition across all practice areas in which the firm is ranked, alongside individual recognition for 13 of its lawyers. Notably, the Dispute Resolution practice has advanced from Band 2 to Band 1.

This year’s results reaffirm DGKV’s consistent excellence and leading market position, with the firm maintaining its high standing across ten practice areas, reflecting the depth, quality, and reliability of its legal services.

We are particularly pleased that DGKV continues to be recognized at the highest level in the following practice areas:

• Banking & Finance
  "The team provides exceptional service, combining deep industry knowledge with impressive speed and efficiency. It delivers innovative, tailor-made solutions that are perfectly aligned with client needs."
• Competition/Antitrust
  "DGKV has a highly experienced team in competition law which stands out.”
• Corporate/Commercial
  "DGKV is highly knowledgeable with very relevant experience."
• Dispute Resolution
  "The team demonstrates exceptional expertise, strategic thinking and efficiency in navigating intricate legal challenges."
• Employment
  "The firm's ability to seamlessly address a wide range of legal needs ensures that even large and multifaceted businesses can rely on its services without encountering gaps or limitations."
• Real Estate
  "DGKV combines deep legal knowledge with strategic thinking and an excellent understanding of the regulatory environment. The team is consistently available and communicates clearly."
• Tax
  "DGKV are responsive and my go-to counsel for Bulgaria as they know the local market well."
• TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications)
  "The firm stands out for their consistent quality of delivery and reliability."

Distinguished Lawyers at DGKV

Thirteen of the firm’s lawyers are ranked across Bands 1 to 4, reflecting consistent individual recognition across all practice areas, with a number of partners maintaining Band 1 positions and Kaloyan Krumov moving up in both Banking & Finance and Real Estate & Construction:

 

• Zdravka Ugrinova: Band 1, Head of the Corporate/Commercial practice, with notable expertise in the structuring of mergers, acquisitions and sales, as well as due diligence processes.
• Nikolai Gouginski: Band 1, Head of the Competition/Antitrust practice:
  "Nikolai Gouginski is one of the best on the market."
• Georgi Tzvetkov: Band 1, Head of the Banking & Finance practice:
  "Georgi blends lender-side discipline with borrower-side pragmatism to turn complex, cross-border financings into clean, on-time closings."
• Viara Todorova: Band 1, Head of the Tax practice:
  “Viara Todorova is a market-leading practitioner who advises domestic and international clients on various matters, including tax and VAT, as well as other business operations such as corporate restructuring.”
• Angel Ganev: Head of the Dispute Resolution practice, highly rated for his extensive expertise in commercial disputes and international arbitration:
  "Angel Ganev has clear vision of our path to the satisfactory outcome and plays a key role in the appellate proceedings."
• Milan Pandev: Head of the Energy practice, recognized for his leading role in transactional and regulatory mandates for a broad range of domestic and international energy clients, including oil and gas and electricity companies.
• Anton Krustev: noted for his expertise in contentious cases in the Energy sector, including commercial, regulatory and public procurement disputes, as well as project financing matters.
• Youliana Naumova: Head of the Employment practice, awarded for her initiative-taking approach and tailored advice
  "Youliana's professionalism, efficiency and dedication make her a valuable partner in navigating complex legal challenges."
• Kalina Tchakarova: Head of the Intellectual Property practice, highly recognized for her expertise in trademark matters and enforcement strategies, often representing international companies and described as “very skilled, quick and customer-facing."
• Kaloyan Krumov: Head of the Real Estate practice, recognized in the Banking & Finance and Real Estate practices:
  "Kaloyan stands out for his precision, calm judgement and ability to anticipate issues before they arise. His communication is clear, structured and solution-focused, which inspires confidence."
• Stephan Kyutchukov: known for his expertise in the Real Estate practice, particularly in handling complex lease transactions and construction issues.
• Violetta Kunze: Head of the TMT practice, acknowledged for her pragmatic approach to regulatory work and M&A transactions
  "Violetta has a broad overview on the market and always offers a pragmatic approach."
• Dessislava Iordanova, Senior Associate: recognized in the Competition/Antitrust practice, who is "excellent, efficient, responsive and detail oriented."

 

Acknowledgment and Gratitude

We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and collaboration. These results reflect not only individual excellence, but also the strength, cohesion, and dedication of the entire DGKV team.

We remain committed to delivering the highest standards of legal service and to maintaining our position as a trusted partner for both local and international clients.

 

Congratulations to the entire DGKV team on this outstanding achievement!

 

Explore the full DGKV Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2026 rankings here.