DGKV proudly announces its outstanding recognition in the IFLR1000 2025 rankings. The firm has once again been acknowledged as a Tier 1 law firm in Bulgaria in Banking and Finance, M&A, and Project Development, reaffirming its position as a leader in the Bulgarian legal market.

Clients of DGKV echo this recognition by describing the team as “extremely professional, forward-looking, and very alive to the client’s needs,” and by appreciating “its knowledge and accuracy.”
In addition, Kaloyan Krumov is praised as “competent, responsive, approachable, focused on the client’s needs rather than issuing invoices, and providing practical solutions,” while Georgi Tzvetkov is described as “a problem solver and proactive.”

IFLR1000’s annual rankings identify the top law firms and lawyers in financial and corporate law globally, based on transactional evidence and client feedback. This recognition reflects DGKV’s ongoing commitment to excellence and its ability to deliver client satisfaction in the most complex legal challenges.

15 Lawyers Recognized Individually in IFLR1000 2025:

Alongside the firm’s Tier 1 practice rankings, 15 DGKV lawyers have been individually distinguished in the IFLR1000 2025 guide for their expertise, professionalism, and leadership across key practice areas.

Market Leaders

We are proud to have Violetta Kunze, Georgi Tzvetkov, and Zdravka Ugrinova recognized as Market Leaders in Bulgaria.

• Violetta Kunze – Restructuring and Insolvency, M&A (also recognized among IFLR1000’s Women Leaders)
• Georgi Tzvetkov – Banking, Capital Markets: Debt, M&A
• Zdravka Ugrinova – M&A (also recognized among IFLR1000’s Women Leaders)

Highly Regarded Lawyers

DGKV’s strong bench of Highly Regarded practitioners includes:

• Nikolai Gouginski – Banking 
• Anton Krustev – Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, Banking
• Stephan Kyutchukov – M&A
• Milan Pandev – Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, M&A
• Omourtag Petkov – M&A
• Vessela Stancheva-Mincheva – Capital Markets, Banking, M&A

These recognitions underline DGKV’s consistency in delivering top-tier expertise across multiple sectors and industries.

Notable Practitioners

The firm also congratulates:

• Valentin Bojilov – M&A
• Kaloyan Krumov – Project Development, Banking, Project Finance

Both are recognized for their practical insight, commercial understanding, and client-focused approach.

Rising Stars

DGKV’s next generation of leaders also shines in this year’s edition:

• Gergana Monovska (Rising Star Partner)– Capital Markets, Banking and Finance
• Tsvetelina Bayraktarova – Banking and Finance, Real Estate, Financial and Corporate
• Deyan Bogdanov – Banking and Finance
• Ralitsa Gougleva – Private Equity

Their success highlights DGKV’s commitment to cultivating exceptional talent and ensuring continuity of excellence for the future.