Georgi Valentinov Georgiev, PhD
Founder and Managing Partner, Attorney-at-law
Email: georgiev@gklaw.bg
Georgi is the founder and managing partner of Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky. He was the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Bulgaria from January 2025 until February 2026, and the Chairman of the Sofia City Council from 2021 until 2023. He has a Ph.D. in Law with a dissertation titled „Pledge over a Commercial Enterprise” from the Faculty of Law at Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski” and has been a professor in commercial law at the same faculty since 2013.
Georgi completed a master’s program in international and comparative commercial law at King’s College London, specializing in commercial law - corporate law, capital markets law (securitization and derivatives, syndicated loans, debt and project finance), and commercial arbitration. He was a visiting researcher at the Center for Commercial Law at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford. Since 2016, he has been a member of the insolvency work group at City University, London, and the Cross-Border Corporate Insolvency & Commercial Law (CI&CL) Group, London, which conducts international research on insolvency issues in over 30 countries worldwide.
He has taken courses in English contract law at the University of Cambridge and English commercial law at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
In 2012, he was selected as a consultant for Bulgaria and a member of a work group on a research project at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to study the legislation and case law of member states in the field of corporate governance.
From 2012 until the founding of „Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky” in 2018, Georgi worked as an attorney at one of the country’s leading law firms - „Georgiev, Todorov & Co.” In that capacity, he participated in debt and project financing transactions with the EBRD and other lending institutions totaling over €50 million, as well as in mergers and acquisitions, commercial and arbitration cases, and insolvency proceedings totaling over EUR 100 million. For his work as a team leader on credit financing transactions exceeding EUR 40 million and corporate debt restructuring exceeding EUR 250 million, he was recognized in one of the world’s leading legal rankings - the International Financial Law Review - in various categories in 2017 and 2018.
The main areas in which Georgi practices are: corporate law, international mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, commercial insolvency, competition law, legal representation in domestic and international arbitration cases, including those involving FIDIC construction contract terms, and licensing proceedings before the Financial Supervision Commission and the Bulgarian National Bank. His experience also includes extensive litigation practice before the Commission for Protection of Competition and the Supreme Administrative Court in proceedings for challenging acts and actions of public procurement contracting authorities.
Publications:
- On the sale of shares owned by a limited liability company without resolution of the General Assembly under Art. 137(1) item 6 of the Commercial Act. Targovsko pravo; issue 4/2010, p.87-97.
- Author of analysis of the Bulgarian legislation in an international comparative study under the topic “Duties and Liability of the Directors of Joint-Stock Companies in EU”, in collaboration with other authors from London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom- Carsten Gerner – Beuerle, Philipp Paech and Edmund Philipp Schuster, LSE Enterprise (2013), p. 69-100 of Appendix A to the Study, available at http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/Libfile;
- Co-author with Alexander Katzarsky of studies regarding the arbitration proceedings under Bulgarian law in the „International Comparative Legal Guide: International Arbitration” 2013, 2014 and 2016, as well as in the Corporate Governance guide in 2014 and 2017, issued by the Global Legal Group, London, United Kingdom: https://iclg.com;
- A comparative legal view on the “piercing the corporate veil” doctrine and other concepts for engaging liability of third parties for companies’ debts. Targovsko pravo; issue 2/2014, p. 41-62;
- Is the suspension of a registration in the commercial register of proceeding with an execution of a commercial enterprise or a company share pledged under a special pledge admissible? Targovsko pravo; issue 3/2015, p. 25-44;
- On the validity of a stipulation that a debtor in insolvency proceedings does not file claims under Art. 694 of the Criminal Code against accepted claims of a certain creditor. Problems of legislation and law enforcement related to the development of business in the Republic of Bulgaria and Europe. Publishing complex – UNWE. 2015;
- Are non-compete restrictions provided for in the management agreement valid after its termination? Targovsko parvo; issue 4/2016, p. 51-68;
- Historical development of the pledge on company enterprise. Targovsko parvo; issue 4/2017, p. 51-72;
- Recent amendments in the regime of the enterprise charge under Bulgarian law. Current Issues in Law and Beyond on EU Level. St. Kliment Ohridski University Press. 2018; p.21-32;
- On some challenges in subsequent charge over commercial enterprise. Targovsko parvo; Issue 3, p. 83-99;
- Legal characteristics of the charged commercial enterprise. Digest with publications from research conference, organized by the Faculty of Law at the University of National and World Economy. October, 2018;
- Incorporation of an enterprise charge and effects of its entry in the respective registries. Digest with publications from conference In Memoriam of Christian Takov. Sofia: St. Kliment Ohridski University Press, 2019;
- Methods for execution over charged enterprise under the Registered Chagres Act. Targovsko parvo. Issue 2. 2019, p. 83-101
- Co-Author in the comparative legal study “Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law. A Global Guide”, author of the chapter on Bulgarian law, edited by prof. Jason Chuah and Eugenio Vaccario, City University, London: Edward Elgar Publishing, United Kingdom, 2019: https://www.e-elgar.com
- Author of the monograph “Charge over Commercial Enterprise” [In Bulgarian] (Sofia: Ciela, 2021)
Alexander Katzarsky
Managing Partner, Attorney-at-law
Email: alex@gklaw.bg
Alexander is Managing Partner of the law office. Alexander is among the authors of most of the significant amendments in the Commercial Act and in Bulgarian Commercial Law in the past three decades. He is an arbitrator in tens of international and domestic arbitration proceedings for several hundred millions for the last 30 years. Alexander has experience in proceedings before the International Court of Arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, both as a counsel and as an arbitrator. He has been vice-president of many years of the Arbitration Court with Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Alexander teaches Commercial Law at the Faculty of Law of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and Contract Law at Veliko Tarnovo University “St. St. Cyril and Methodius.” He participated in the Advisory Council on Legislation with the XXXIX and XL National Assembly, as well in work groups with the Ministry of Justice for drafting legislative acts and for harmonization of Bulgarian law with EU law over the last three decades. He has publications in the fields of Commercial and Contract Law, as well as in Commercial Arbitration.
He is fluent in English and Russian.
Publications (after January 1, 2000):
- Compliance of Bulgarian commercial law with the Third (78/855/EEC) and Sixth (82/891/EEC) Directives in the field of Company Law. Savremenno parvo. 2000; vol. 6, pp. 103–118, and 2001. vol. 1, pp. 66–75;
- Compliance of the figure of the commercial agent with European Community Law. Savremenno parvo. 2003; vol. 3, pp. 7–12;
- Changes in insolvency proceedings. Savremenno parvo. 2003; Vol. 4, pp. 7–26.
- Changes in Company Law in force as of July 1, 2003. Targovsko parvo. 2003; vol. 4, pp. 5–24.
- Changes in Company Law in force as of January 1, 2004. Targovsko parvo. 2003; vol. 5, pp. 5–25.
- Legal consequences of subleasing (Art. 234 of the Obligations and Contracts Act). Jubilee Collection in Honor of Professor Zhivko Stalev. 2005, pp. 173–182.
- Harmonization of the Company Law of the Republic of Bulgaria. European Integration and Law. 2005; vol. 2, pp. 47–53.
- Specific features of insolvency as proceedings. Targovsko pravo. 2005; vol. 5–6, pp. 67–72.
- Katzarsky, A. and Tusheva, G.. Articles 1–11, 27–30, 31a–31e, 32–37, 40–41, § 1–3, 6–7, 9–57. Commercial Register Act. Thematic Commentary. Sofia, 2007; Sofia, 2009.
- Commentary by Katzarsky, A. Current Changes in Commercial Law. Sofia, 2007, pp. 15–50;
- Juridical characteristics of pledges and mortgages. Anniversary Symposium in memoriam of prof. Petko Venedikov. 2008; p. 130 – 142:Sofia.
- Commercial Register Act. Commentary. – in co-authorship with Tusheva, G. 2009:Sofia.
- Certificate for conformity with law in the Bulgarian Commercial Law. Symposium in memoriam of Prof. Dr Zhivko Stalev. 2009; p. 335 – 345. Sofia.
- The arbitration agreement and its validity. In co-authorship with Stamboliev, O. Law journal Norma. 2014; No 7; 46- 56;
- Co-relation between liquidated damages and statutory late payment interest. Symposium in memoriam of Teodor Piperkov. 2016; p. 203-208: Veliko Turnovo.
- Commercial agent’s indemnity rights in view of Art. 40 Para 1, last sentence of the Commercial Act”. Law journal Norma. 2018; No 1; 13- 23.
- Tacit arbitration agreement. Symposium of International Scientific Conference „Contemporary Place and Role of ADR – between the tradition and actual legal regime in Bulgaria and EU Member-States. November 9-10th, 2018; 68- 78.
- Arbitration agreement concluded by electronic means. Law journal De Jure. 2019; No 2; 163- 167.
- Legal effects of the place of arbitration. Symposium of International Scientific Conference „The Conflict and Its Resolution – Judicial, Historic Economic and Psychological Aspects. November 29th, 2019; 146- 145;
- The Application of the UBITRAL recommendation regarding the interpretation of Article II, Paragraph 2, and Article VII, Paragraph 1, of the New York Convention on the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in the context of the Bulgarian law. Symposium of International Scientific Conference „Arbitration in Favour of the Bulgarian Business - Challenges and Perspectives. 2023; p. 14- 31;
- Pronouncement of Bulgarian courts of law as provided in Article 8 Para 1 of the International Commercial Arbitration Act. Symposium of International Scientific Conference “Common Issues of Arbitration and Judicial Procedure”. 2025; p. 49- 60;
- Conclusion of arbitration agreement in mediation proceedings. Symposium of International Scientific Conference “Court Mediation - Problems, Challenges, Perspectives”. November 8th, 2024; p.188- 192.
Nikolay Kolev
Founder and Partner until May 2023
Email: n.kolev@gklaw.bg
Nikolay graduated with honors from the Faculty of Law of the Sofia University ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’ in 1982. He has over 30 years of professional experience - from 1984 until 1991 he worked as a prosecutor and since 1991 he has been a lawyer practicing in the areas of civil, commercial, tax, criminal and administrative law. From 2008 to 2012 he was a member of the Supreme Supervisory Council of the Supreme Bar Council.
The considerable experience of Nikolay includes the consulting of a number of trade companies, leaders in the relevant field of the Bulgarian market - such as Neochim AD, Junona EOOD, as well as the consulting of a municipal authorities and non-governmental organizations in all aspects of their activity - current subscription services, procedural representation on cases, preparation of drafts for normative acts and others.
Nikolay’s long-term attorney's experience, combined with the experience gained through his job on senior administrative positions and his work as a magistrate, is a guarantee of competence and comprehensiveness in the consultancy activity, especially in the field of tax law, administrative law and procedure, including counselling local and central authorities on the elaboration and coordination of various legal acts, preparation of documentation and consultancy on public procurement procedures and concessions, insurance law and procedural representation.
Vanina Popova
Partner, Attorney-at-law
Email:popova@gklaw.bg
Vanina Popova graduated with honors with a degree in Law from the Faculty of Law at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” In 2019, she completed a training course for young arbitrators at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2022, she successfully obtained a postgraduate qualification in the field of M&A under the program “The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions” at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Vanina is the head of the firm’s venture capital team and plays a leading role in the structuring of equity and quasi-equity investments totaling over 60 million euro.
In her practice, she provides comprehensive legal services regarding the establishment and subsequent management of alternative investment funds (AIFs), the negotiation and structuring of a significant number of investments, as well as the preparation of related documentation in accordance with the Bulgarian and European regulatory framework, including in the area of state aid.
Vanina actively consults local and foreign clients on the comprehensive management of their business interests. She practices in the field of corporate law with expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), real estate transactions, and construction. In her work, she has participated in major projects of the firm, primarily in the areas of commercial and property law.
She has extensive experience in public procurement procedures under the Public Procurement Act and related litigation. Her expertise includes advising on obtaining licenses and registrations with the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) - registration of AIFs and licensing of crowdfunding service providers.
Vanina provides legal representation in court and arbitration proceedings and has experience in international cases. She has completed training courses and advises businesses on bringing their operations into compliance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2015/849 and the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML).
She is fluent in English and has knowledge of German.
Maria-Magdalena Stoilkova
Partner, Attorney-at-law
Email: stoilkova@gklaw.bg
Maria-Magdalena graduated in 2019 from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Law, with distinction.
She is the head of our team advising the largest owner of retail parks in Bulgaria, as well as several shopping malls and in her work she was involved in transactions for over EUR 80 mln. She works actively in the field of mergers and acquisitions, advises on construction-related contracts, takes part in deals related to the acquisition of retail parks, shopping malls, office buildings, residential buildings, and hotels, as well as consults clients on the leasing of large-scale commercial premises.
At Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky Maria-Magdalena also takes active part in the law firm’s consultancy activity in the structuring of investments realized by alternative investments funds, including by making sure they comply with the requirements related to public financing, in the preparation of the necessary documents for the finalization of the investments, and in negotiations with final recipients of investments. As part of the Venture Capital team she also provides full legal services to the Fund Managers in the management of alternative investment funds. She also advises innovative local start-up companies with regard to their whole activity, restructuring and reorganization of their businesses.
Maria-Magdalena also provides legal advice in various fields of law, but predominantly in the field of real estate, commercial, contract and property law. Maria-Magdalena also provides legal representation in court and arbitration proceedings.
She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Ana Cheneshkova - Stoeva
Senior Associate, Attorney-at-law
Email: cheneshkova@gklaw.bg
Ana graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Law at Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski” in 2018. In 2018–2019, she was a trainee at the Sofia Regional Court under an internship program of the Commission for Educational Exchange „Fulbright”.
Ana plays a leading role in the team providing litigation representation for the firm’s clients, coordinating the preparation and conduct of court proceedings before all Bulgarian courts, as well as proceedings before domestic and international arbitration tribunals. She handles complex commercial disputes, including disputes between partners and shareholders, contractual disputes, as well as disputes related to investment projects and real estate.
In parallel with her litigation practice, she participates in providing comprehensive legal services to major corporate clients. Among them is an investment fund—owner of the largest chains of retail parks and open-air shopping centers in the country and an active investor in the commercial real estate sector. In this regard, Ana advises on matters of corporate law, project structuring, negotiation, and the drafting of various types of commercial contracts, as well as on issues related to the implementation of investment projects. She also has experience in drafting and negotiating performance-based contracts within the meaning of the Energy Efficiency Act (ESCO contracts).
Ana has experience in real estate transactions and in procedures under the Spatial Development Act related to the construction of commercial properties. Her practice includes drafting various types of contracts necessary for the organization and execution of the construction process, as well as representing clients in negotiations regarding the terms and responsibilities of the parties involved in the construction.
As part of her consulting practice, Ana advises on and drafts documents related to bringing companies’ operations into compliance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including internal policies and procedures for data protection and confidentiality.
She is fluent in English.
Alexandra Malinova
Associate, Attorney-at-law
Email: malinova@gklaw.bg
Aleksandra has experience as a legal counsel in the corporate legal department of a non-bank financial institution, where she participated in the entire process of negotiating and preparing for the purchase of receivables, and conducted internal audits to ensure the lawful and proper conduct of the company’s operations (regulatory compliance), including in connection with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act.
Before joining Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky, she was part of the team of another respected law firm specializing in litigation. There, she gained significant experience in civil, commercial, administrative, and administrative-penal proceedings.
Aleksandra provides legal advice and opinions on cases for clients of Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky in various areas of law, primarily in the fields of commercial, contract, and property law. She participates in providing comprehensive legal services to major corporate clients, including leading companies in the commercial real estate sector and the management of retail parks and shopping centers.
Aleksandra provides legal assistance in the process of construction and development of the properties, as well as of their leasing and maintenance.
Her work also includes participation in projects related to crowdfunding and crypto-assets, including advising on the applicable European regulatory framework, including Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 on European crowdfunding service providers for business and MiCA on crypto-assets and related service providers.
She is fluent in English.
Vasil Dimitrov
Associate, Attorney-at-law
Email: dimitrov@gklaw.bg
Vasil’s professional career began in 2020, when he gained experience in a municipal administration in the field of public procurement, administrative process, and spatial planning.
At the end of 2024, he started his own practice, providing comprehensive legal services to hospitals, municipal administrations, companies in the field of design and construction of photovoltaic power plants, as well as to a gas energy company.
As part of Georgiev, Kolev and Katzarsky’s team, he advises the firm’s clients in the areas of corporate law, property law, and litigation. Vasil is actively involved in legal consultations related to investment funds, venture capital investments with financial instruments, regulatory checks, and legal representation in civil and commercial cases.
Vasil takes part in the structuring of real estate deals, complex legal research, as well as in consultation on various matters related to the construction and spatial development. In his work he advises the whole business activity of the largest owner of retail parks in Bulgaria, as well as other shopping centers.
He is fluent in English.
Iveta Ivanova
Junior Associate, Attorney-at-law
Email: ivanova@gklaw.bg
Iveta Ivanova began her professional career in 2020 as a legal trainee at a law firm, where she gained practical experience in the areas of contract, commercial, and property law.
From 2023 to 2025, she was a legal counsel at a law firm, providing comprehensive legal services to international fintech companies. Her work included drafting and conducting in-depth analysis of contracts in English, with a specific focus on agreements between payment service providers (PSPs) and merchants, as well as providing legal and advisory services on various issues arising in the course of the companies’ operations. She participated in the firm’s litigation cases, gaining experience in civil and administrative proceedings. She provided opinions and consultations to the firm’s clients on various legal issues in the areas of contract, property, and family law.
As part of Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky’s team, Iveta actively participates in the establishment and subsequent management of alternative investment funds for venture capital (AIFs), the preparation of and participation in public procurements for their establishment, and the structuring of AIF investments in other companies.
She also provides legal advice and opinions on cases of clients of the law firm in various areas of law, primarily in the field of contract and commercial law. She advises and drafts documents related to bringing companies’ operations into compliance with the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Act on Measures Against the Financing of Terrorism and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Iveta consults clients on the establishment of crowdfunding platforms and the acquisition of license from crowdfunding service providers before the Financial Supervision Commission. This includes advice on the applicable European and national regulatory framework, including Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 on European crowdfunding service providers for business and MiCA, as well as the comprehensive organization of the licensing process and the subsequent operation of the platform in accordance with the regulatory requirements.
Iveta is a certified mediator.
She is fluent in English.
Evgenia Dimitrova
Legal Counsel
Email: dimitrova@gklaw.bg
Evgenia began her professional career as an associate in the Debt Collection Department of a law firm, where she gained practical experience in the field of contract law and civil procedure.
From 2021 to 2022, she worked at another law firm, where she gained practical experience in the areas of commercial law and insolvency.
From January 2023 to October 2025, Evgenia worked as a legal counsel at an insurance company in a department handling the international settlement of tangible and intangible claims arising from insured events.
As part of the team of Georgiev, Kolev and Katzarsky she advises the firm’s clients in various areas of law, primarily in commercial, contract, and property law. Evgenia is also actively involved in legal consultations related to investment funds, high-risk investments in financial instruments, and regulatory audits.
She is fluent in English.
Sofia Kalacheva
Legal Counsel
Email: kalacheva@gklaw.bg
Sofia Kalcheva graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Law at Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski.”
Her professional experience includes working at a notary’s office, where she participated in the preparation and processing of legal documentation, as well as in activities related to the review and analysis of documents concerning property and contractual relationships. During her studies, she actively participated in specialized training courses and seminars focused on the in-depth study and practical application of case law.
During her training, she has built a solid theoretical foundation in the field of civil and commercial law, with a particular interest in corporate, property, contract, and civil procedural law, within the scope of which she has also developed her practical work at the law firm „Georgiev, Kolev, and Katsarsky.”
She is fluent in English.
Stoyan Yakov
Legal Counsel
Email: yakov@gklaw.bg
Stoyan Yakov specilizes in commercial, contract, and property law. He holds a degree in Law from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” In his work, he strives for a practical approach to resolving legal issues related to the operations of commercial companies, contractual relationships, and commercial disputes.
Since early 2022, he has been gaining professional experience at leading law firms with a focus on commercial law and legal services for corporate clients, including the international law firm Kinstellar.
During his studies, he was part of the team from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in the 18th edition of the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris, France.
As part of the team of “Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky,” Stoyan advises the firm’s clients on matters in various areas of law, with a focus on commercial, contract, and property law. He actively participates in legal consultations related to investment funds, venture capital, financial instruments, and regulatory audits, as well as in the work of the real estate team. In this area, his practice includes advising on matters related to the management of commercial spaces, lease agreements, property law cases, and providing ongoing legal services to clients in the real estate sector.
He is fluent in English.
Radoslav Bonovski
Legal Counsel
Email: bonovski@gklaw.bg
Radoslav Bonovski graduated with a degree in Law from the Faculty of Law at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, achieving distinction in his state examinations. He is currently a PhD candidate at the same faculty, following his successful admission through a competitive selection process in 2024.
Between 2024 and 2025, he worked at another law firm, where he gained practical experience and participated in the preparation of legal analyses, procedural documents, and the provision of legal advice to clients on civil and commercial law matters.
From 2025 to 2026, he was part of the team of the Minister of Justice, Georgi Georgiev. In this capacity, he contributed to the preparation of key legislative reforms, the drafting of legal opinions related to the improvement of the legislative and institutional framework in the fields of commercial law, personal insolvency, mediation, and the implementation of significant new anti-money laundering regulations.
As a member of the team of Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky, he advises the firm’s clients on matters of commercial, contract, and property law. He assists clients with issues related to the management of commercial premises, lease agreements, real estate law matters, and the ongoing legal support of companies operating in the real estate and investment sectors.
He is fluent in English and has working knowledge of Italian and Russian.
Darina Todorova
Legal Counsel
Email: d.todorova@gklaw.bg
Darina graduated with a degree in Law from the Faculty of Law at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” Her areas of interest include civil procedure, commercial law, and property law.
She began her professional career at a law firm where she gained in-depth experience in commercial insolvency proceedings and contract law over the course of two years.
From 2023 to 2024, she was an intern at the Sofia District Court under an internship program of the Commission for Educational Exchange „Fulbright”, actively assisting judges by drafting judicial decisions in civil and commercial cases.
As part of the team at Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky, Darina provides legal advice to clients on matters across various areas of law, with a focus on commercial, contract, and property law. Her professional practice includes analyzing and applying the relevant European and national regulatory frameworks, including Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 on European crowdfunding service providers and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
She is fluent in English and French.
Alexandra Dogandzhiyska
Legal Trainee
Email: dogandzhiyska@gklaw.bg
Alexandra is a fifth-year law student at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, with a keen interest in civil and commercial law.
She began her professional development in 2023 as a legal assistant in a law firm, where she gained practical experience in the field of contract law, commercial law, and intellectual property. In the period 2024–2025, she was a Fulbright intern at the Sofia District Court, where she gained significant experience in the field of contract and property law.
Alexandra has won several awards in national and international competitions. In 2025, her team and she won the Kristian Takov National Competition in Civil and Commercial Law in Sofia. In the same year, her team and she represented Sofia University at the Interuniversity Competition in Civil and Commercial Law in Burgas, where they again finished first.
In 2024, she participated in the most prestigious European competition in international public law, Telders Moot Court, held in The Hague, Netherlands, where her team ranked among the top 10 in Europe, and she was recognized as one of the best speakers. In 2025, Alexandra also participated in the largest competition in international private law, the PAX Moot Court Competition, which took place in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
She is among the three students awarded „Student of the Year” in the „Legal Sciences” category for her achievements in the field of law in 2025.
Alexandra is fluent in English and has good knowledge of German.
Plamena Todorova
Legal Trainee
Email: todorova@gklaw.bg
Plamena is a fifth-year law student at the Faculty of Law of Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski.” Her professional interests lie in civil and commercial law, with a focus on corporate, competition, and contract law.
From 2023 to 2025, she began her professional career as a legal associate at a law firm, where she gained valuable experience in the areas of business services, banking, and finance.
Since 2025, she has been part of the Fulbright internship program at the Sofia Regional Court, where she assists judges by drafting judicial decisions in civil and commercial cases.
She actively participates in academic initiatives. She has publicly presented her written papers on topics related to contemporary challenges in civil law regarding the digitalization of justice and the introduction of AI into the legal field.
She is fluent in English.
Lyubomira Ivanova
Legal Trainee
Email: lyubomira@gklaw.bg
Lyubomira is a fourth-year law student at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) with interests in civil, commercial, contract, and international law, as well as alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediation and commercial arbitration.
In 2025, she won first prize with the UNWE team in the “National Mediation Competition” organized by the “Center for Dispute Resolution” association.
She supports attorneys in the areas of property and commercial law and continues to expand her knowledge through a specialized course in commercial arbitration at the BCCI.
She is fluent in German and English.
Hristina Ivanova
Office Manager
Email: office@gklaw.bg
Hristina Ivanova is our office manager. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Indology and a Master’s degree in Translation and Editing, both from Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridsky”. Before joining Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky, Hristina gained significant experience in a similar position at a major law company in Bulgaria. She also translates books, academic publications and legal documents.
She is fluent in English.
Anastasia Marinova
Office Assistant
Email: anastasiya@gklaw.bg
Anastasia Marinova graduated from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski with a degree in Informal Education for Children and Adults. She has significant practical experience in administration and human resources.
At Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky, Anastasia is responsible for the communication with clients and partners. She actively participates in organizing the office activities and assists Human Resources.
Emiliana Naidenova
Office Assistant
Email: naidenova@gklaw.bg
Emiliana graduated Computer Technics and Technologies from The National Professional High School for Precision Technology and Optics “M.V. Lomonosov”.
Before joining Georgiev, Kolev & Katzarsky’s team, she gained practical experience in the field of logistics, including coordination of transport teams, working with documentation and communication with clients.
In the law firm she assists in the organization of everyday office work and administrative processes.
