Energy and Utilities Law

The privatization of state energy companies during the last years, legislation changes and the accession of Bulgaria to the European Union are prerequisites for making more investments in the energy and utilities sector in Bulgaria.

The lawyers from the GUGUSHEV&PARTNERS  team provide legal assistance in relation to the consultation of local and foreign persons on:

• regime of the investments in the energy and utilities sector;
• choosing the appropriate legal structure for realization of investors’ activity in Bulgaria;
• establishment of companies, including public-private partnerships for realization of projects in the area of energy and utilities including execution and negotiation on the whole set of documents;
• drafting documents and contracts in relation to the entire realization of projects, including issuing licences and granting concessions;
• participation in negotiations and procedures for issuing of permits and licences;
• legal due diligence and legal opinions on the legal framework and legislation changes;
• participation in tenders and competitions under the Public Procurement Act;
• project financing;
• choosing of tax structure;
• legal advice on environmental legislation.