Energy & Utilities

Energy remains one of the most strategically important sectors of the economy, shaped by the transition to cleaner energy sources, evolving security priorities, technological innovation and significant investment in infrastructure. Successfully operating in this environment requires a thorough understanding of the legal, regulatory and commercial factors influencing the market.

For more than two decades, the firm has been actively involved in many of the most significant developments in the Bulgarian energy sector, advising domestic and international market participants across the entire energy value chain. Our experience spans conventional and renewable electricity generation, nuclear energy, natural gas, energy trading, transmission and distribution infrastructure, energy storage, fuels, mining and emerging energy technologies.

We advise a broad range of industry stakeholders, including utilities, project developers, energy traders, grid operators, investors, lenders, financial institutions and public sector entities. Clients rely on us for strategic guidance on market entry, investments, regulatory developments, project implementation, commercial arrangements and dispute resolution in a highly regulated environment.

The team is particularly active in areas undergoing significant growth and transformation, including renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hydrogen, alternative fuels and electricity market liberalisation. We closely follow developments arising from the European Green Deal, evolving ESG requirements, energy market reform initiatives and national policies aimed at strengthening energy security and supporting the energy transition.

Drawing on expertise across energy regulation, project development, finance, competition, environmental law, public procurement, construction and dispute resolution, we provide integrated support for complex energy and infrastructure projects.