Arsenova Law Firm
Our lawyers are members of the Sofia Bar Association and specialise in enforcement proceedings, corporate law, commercial law and real estate. Through an extensive database and partnerships with state and private bailiffs in all 28 judicial districts, we provide wide territorial coverage.
Our Values
We work honestly, openly and professionally to protect your rights and interests.
Mission
To provide legal services and representation tailored entirely to the needs of each client, with an emphasis on efficiency and comprehensive legal protection.
Goals
- To seek a timely and suitable solution to each client’s legal matter.
- To be a trusted legal partner who brings predictability to both business and personal affairs.
Principles
- Professionalism, high standards and continuous improvement.
- Strict adherence to ethical rules and protection of our clients' interests.
- Guaranteed confidentiality and protection of the information we handle.
- Long-term relationships built on mutual trust, respect and openness.
- Transparency through accurate reporting, regular exchange of information and analysis of every step taken.
- Discipline and organisation to achieve effective results through internal monitoring and optimisation of all processes.
How We Work
We take a clear and effective approach to resolving your legal matters: from the initial consultation and an individual strategy to full support in implementing and completing it, with a focus on transparency and long-term support.
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Consultation
- A meeting (online or in person) to clarify the facts and your expectations.
- Collecting documents and information.
- A preliminary legal analysis of the matter.
- Presenting the options: we propose different legal solutions and discuss how they apply.
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Developing a Strategy
- Detailed analysis of the legislation, case law, risks and opportunities.
- An individual action plan setting out objectives, timelines and costs.
- Agreement with the client: transparency and a full understanding of the next steps.
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Implementation
- Voluntary settlement: letters, negotiations, out-of-court agreements, debt rescheduling.
- Court proceedings: appeals, statements of claim and representation before every instance.
- Enforcement proceedings: opening enforcement cases and overseeing garnishments, attachments and public auctions.
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Final Stage
- Completion: closing cases, recovering amounts due, releasing assets.
- Reporting and analysis: a detailed report on the measures taken and their results.
- Follow-up support: advice to prevent future disputes, legal documents and long-term strategies.
Our Team
Our team includes lawyers with many years of experience in different areas of law. Each member contributes expertise in different areas of law, allowing us to offer comprehensive and reliable legal solutions.
Desislava Arsenova
Attorney-at-law, FounderGraduated in law from South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, with more than ten years of experience in enforcement proceedings, corporate and commercial law, cooperative law and real estate.
Pavlina Shishova
Attorney-at-law, AssociateGraduated in law from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, with more than ten years of experience in administrative proceedings, urban planning procedures under the Spatial Development Act, change of use of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, and state and municipal property.
Viktor Valev
In-house Legal AdviserViktor Valev holds a master's degree in law from St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. He has experience in representing individuals and companies before municipal and state institutions, resolving disputes out of court, insolvency proceedings and real estate transactions.
Examples from our practice
To protect our clients’ confidentiality, we do not name them. Here are examples of matters from our practice.
- Debt recovery01 / 05
Recovery of a corporate debt of over EUR 50,000 within 3 months through an out-of-court settlement, at minimal cost to the client.
- Employment law02 / 05
Defence in an unlawful dismissal case, resulting in the employee’s reinstatement and the award of the compensation due.
- Real estate03 / 05
A property dispute over an improperly created mortgage won in court, preventing the loss of ownership of a high-value property.
- Compensation04 / 05
A case for compensation after a workplace accident, resulting in compensation awarded in full and all of the client’s court costs covered.
- Commercial law05 / 05
Out-of-court settlement of a commercial dispute over breach of a contract worth over EUR 40,000, securing payment of the full claim without court proceedings.
Every case is different. Results in previous matters do not guarantee the same outcome.
Let’s discuss your matter
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