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Valkov, Genova & Co.Valkov, Genova & Co.

Disputes & risk

Litigation & Arbitration

Legal representation in court and arbitration proceedings.

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The business context

Commercial disputes are an inevitable element of economic life, posing a direct risk to a company’s assets, reputation, and operational stability. In the corporate world, litigation and arbitration are not legal battles for their own sake, but an ultimate instrument for restoring commercial balance and protecting capital.

Successful litigation requires more than a knowledge of procedural norms. It demands a strategic approach where legal actions are subordinate to clear economic logic - minimizing losses, rapid recovery of receivables, and achieving a result that justifies the costs incurred.

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How we help

  • Analysis and Assessment of Litigation Risk

    Preparation of a preliminary analysis to determine the chances of success, financial risks, and expected costs prior to initiating legal action.

  • Commercial Litigation and Contractual Disputes

    Legal representation in claims for breach of contract, termination of agreements, commercial insolvency, claims for damages, penalties, and others.

  • Corporate Disputes

    Legal defense in disputes between partners or shareholders, challenging resolutions of general meetings, and liability claims against managers or directors.

  • Real Estate and Construction Disputes

    Representation in complex litigation cases related to construction contracts, property ownership, construction investments, and others.

  • Commercial and International Arbitration

    Representation before domestic and foreign arbitration institutions, precise drafting of arbitration clauses, and enforcement of arbitral awards.

  • Out-of-Court Negotiations

    Management of negotiations and mediation to reach voluntary settlements. An approach that saves time and resources while preserving long-term commercial partnerships.

  • Appeal of Administrative Acts

    Legal defense and representation before administrative courts against unlawful individual, general, and normative acts, actions, or omissions of state and regulatory authorities.

  • Securing of Claims

    Timely procedural actions for imposing interim measures - garnishment of receivables and attachments on real estate.

  • Defense Against Interim Measures

    Legal representation for the revocation of unfoundedly imposed garnishments and attachments that threaten the operational activity of the commercial company.

  • Enforcement Proceedings and Debt Recovery

    Representation before private enforcement agents for the effective realization of awarded claims and contesting unlawful enforcement actions.

  • Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments (Exequatur)

    Legal procedures for the recognition and admission for enforcement of foreign court and arbitral awards on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.

  • Appeals Before Higher Court Instances

    Drafting of appellate and cassation appeals, responses to appellate and cassation appeals, and legal representation before appellate and cassation instances.

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Our approach

While our primary focus is on dispute prevention and achieving out-of-court resolutions, we are fully prepared to defend our clients' interests with determination and expertise when a dispute is inevitable. Our main priority is achieving a commercial result, which is why we always first explore avenues for negotiation and out-of-court settlements.

When conflict is unavoidable, we provide decisive defense before all court instances. Our team possesses proven expertise in handling cases of high factual and legal complexity. We approach every dispute with a strategic mindset focused on achieving the best possible commercial outcome. Whether involving complex litigation before state courts or arbitration proceedings, we provide competent and effective representation, utilizing the entire procedural toolkit to your advantage.

Lead partner

Partner

Betina Genova

Leads: Business operations · Disputes & risk

Betina Genova is a Partner who understands that a sustainable business model requires not only financial assets but also strategic management of human capital and minimization of administrative risk.

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