Penkova & Partners is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers Europe Guide 2026, reaffirming the firm’s position among Bulgaria’s leading law firms and strengthening its presence on the European legal stage.

This latest distinction follows closely on the firm’s inclusion in the Chambers Global Guide 2026, further confirming the consistency of its performance across both domestic and international rankings.

Strong Department Rankings Across Key Practice Areas

In the 2026 Europe Guide, Penkova & Partners is ranked in two core practice areas:

· Employment – Band 4

· Corporate/Commercial – Band 4

The firm’s Employment practice achieves its sixth Chambers Europe ranking, reflecting a sustained track record over the years, including recognition in the most recent edition. Chambers notes:

“Penkova & Partners garners a strong level of client support for its employment practice. The team is notably active on employment terminations, disciplinary proceedings and internal employment policies. The law firm’s client base includes retail corporates and manufacturers, amongst others.”

Client feedback further highlights the team’s distinctive approach:

“Penkova & Partners’ employment department has the ability to combine legal precision with business sensitivity, enabling swift and safe resolutions to complex employment matters.”

The firm’s Corporate/Commercial practice is ranked for the fifth time, building on earlier recognitions between 2014 and 2016 and reaffirming its relevance in today’s business environment. Clients emphasise the team’s clarity and responsiveness:

“The team gives prompt responses, clear and understandable answers, guidance without any ambiguity and detailed risk assessment of implications.”

Individual Recognition Across Three Practice Areas

This year’s rankings also highlight the strength of the firm’s leadership, with five individual recognitions across three key practice areas:

Victoria Penkova

– Ranked in Corporate/Commercial

– Ranked in Employment

– Ranked in Real Estate

Diana Milkova

– Ranked in Corporate/Commercial (Up and Coming)

– Ranked in Employment (Up and Coming)

Victoria Penkova’s continued presence across three practice areas reflects her broad expertise and long-standing reputation, particularly in real estate, where she maintains over a decade of recognition. Her dual ranking in both corporate and employment further underscores her ability to advise on complex, interconnected business matters.

Diana Milkova’s recognition in two areas highlights her essential role within the firm and her massive contribution to both corporate and employment mandates, combining technical precision with a practical, client-focused approach. Our two partners have also authored the 2025 Chambers Employment Global Practice Guide.

Consistency Across Global and European Rankings

The combined recognition in both the Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2026 Guides illustrates the firm’s ability to deliver consistent quality across jurisdictions and practice areas. It also reflects the trust placed in the team by both local and international clients.

At Penkova & Partners, the focus remains unchanged: providing clear, responsive, and commercially grounded legal advice, tailored to the realities of modern business. We are grateful to all our clients for their support and enduring partnership over the years.