We are proud to announce that DGKV has once again been recognised among the leading law firms in Central and Eastern Europe, earning multiple nominations in the shortlist for the Legal 500 Central & Eastern Europe Awards 2026.
The Legal 500 Awards are among the legal profession’s most prestigious distinctions, based on extensive independent research, client feedback, and market analysis across jurisdictions and practice areas. The awards recognise excellence, innovation, and market leadership among law firms and legal professionals throughout the region.
DGKV’s nominations across several categories reflect the breadth of our expertise, the confidence our clients place in us, and the commitment of our lawyers and professionals. Over the years, the firm has consistently achieved top-tier rankings in Legal 500 EMEA and has been recognised for its work across Banking & Finance, Corporate & M&A, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, and Dispute Resolution.
The 2026 CEE Awards shortlist includes:
Regional nominations:
- Banking, Finance & Capital Markets - Firm of the Year - DGKV
- Commercial, Corporate & M&A - Firm of the Year - DGKV
- Healthcare & Life Sciences - Lawyer of the Year - Kalina Tchakarova (DGKV)
- Intellectual Property - Lawyer of the Year - Kalina Tchakarova (DGKV)
- Real Estate & Construction – Next Generation Partner – Kaloyan Krumov (DGKV)
Country nominations:
- Bulgaria – Lawyer of the Year – Kalina Tchakarova (DGKV)
- Bulgaria – Firm of the Year – DGKV
These nominations reaffirm our commitment to delivering sophisticated, business-oriented legal solutions on some of the most significant and complex matters in Bulgaria and across the CEE region.
We congratulate all shortlisted firms, lawyers, and teams across Central and Eastern Europe and look forward to celebrating with colleagues and peers at Westin Warsaw on 15th of October 2026.