As an independent practitioner attorney Rositsa Kebedjieva is providing complete service advisory on Bulgarian and EU legislation with primary focus on Commercial law, Court representation, assistance with acquisition of assets and immovable property in Bulgaria, cross-border debt collection, Contractual and Labour law, legal assistance with market entry in Bulgaria, restructuring of investments (SPVs for FDIs) and obtainment of administrative and regulatory licenses for sector-specific commercial activities.
Attorney Kebedjieva has more than a decade long legal experience, servicing both domestic and international clients in sectors such as property development, bank-insurance regulations and international mobility. She has been an advisor to some of the biggest retail Centers and shopping malls in Sofia, Bulgaria, assisting them with the preparation and drafting of complex lease agreements, deferred payment agreements and GDPR advisory.
Her legal expertise in the areas of bankruptcy proceedings, litigation and enforcement procedures has built a strong reputation of excellence.
Attorney Kebedjieva has significant experience in matters, related to deals with commercial enterprises, transfer of shares, creation of subsidiaries and M&A consultancy.
Attorney Kebedjieva is providing additional legal services, such as representation in corporate board meetings, tax advisory and appeals in case of imposition of fines or administrative sanctions.
Attorney Kebedjieva is a founder and author in the well appreciated academic legal website called “Legal review”.
Professional Experience:
NEPI ROCKCASTLE GROUP, LAWYER
NEPI Rockcastle is the premier owner and operator of shopping centres in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), with presence in nine countries and an investment portfolio of €5.8 billion as at 31 December 2021. In Bulgaria it is the owner of the two biggest shopping mall centers – Paradise Center and Serdika Center.
Main competencies:
Drafting of complex lease contracts, deferred payment agreements, construction and maintenance agreements, tailor-made service agreements and various other contracts with international clients, serving as tenants and service providers in the commercial centers.
Consultancy in competition law, consumer protection law, property law and insurance law
Participation in Legal research on specific topics such as waste management and data protection /GDPR advisory/, including reviewing and drafting of personal data processing agreements.
MAY 2020 – AUGUST 2021
DZI INSURANCE JSC, KBC GROUP, LEGAL COUNSEL
DZI is part of KBC Group – an integrated bank assurance group catering mainly for retail customers, private banking clientele and small and medium-sized enterprises with a leading position on its home markets in Belgium and Central and Eastern Europe and a selective presence in the rest of the world.
Main competencies:
Participation and extraordinary legal support in the internal M&A Due-Diligence for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of NN Pension Insurance Company and the whole commercial enterprise of NN Life Insurance- branch Sofia by DZI Life Insurance in February 2021
Consultancy on Competition law and Property law matters
Representation in Public Tender appeals
Court representation in Life and NL claims litigation
JULY 2013 – MAY 2020
“POPCHEV AND GANEV” LAW FIRM, SOFIA, LAWYER
“Popchev and Ganev” is a boutique law firm with special focus on court representation and protection of Clients in the court phase of the legal dispute. As a Senior Attorney Mrs. Kebedjieva was responsible for direct contact with Clients and legal advisory in various areas such as commercial and contractual law, bankruptcy proceedings, real estate and administrative law.
Main competencies:
Court representation, including representation before Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassation and Supreme Administrative Court
Court representation in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
Preparation, adjustment and settlement of claims, concerning construction and infrastructure contracts
Representation in proceedings before private enforcement agents
Preparation of claims before European Court of Human Rights
Legal advisory on private EU law with regard to consumer protection and travel compensations
Consultations on real estate, commercial and administrative law
Assistance with procedures concerning obtainment of work permits for foreign citizens in Bulgaria
Legal advisory with regard to acquisition of property in the Country
2011 – 2013
PENKOV, MARKOV AND PARTNERS, LAWYER
“Penkov, Markov and Partners” – Attorneys at law, Sofia (member of Lex Mundi) Penkov, Markov & Partners is one of the leading law firms in Bulgaria, providing top quality legal service and legal representation. The rich track record of PM&P builds on the years-long corporate culture and traditions with full dedication to clients and provision of high quality legal service in connection with the investment and business operations of each client.
Main competences:
Participation in M&A Legal Due-Diligence projects (Buy-side and Sell-side);
Involvement in procedures before Bulgarian Trade register;
Registration of companies and subsidiaries of foreign clients in the country
