About this office:
AK Vladimirov Law Office ("VLO") is a full-service international law firm with offices in Sofia, Varna and Washington DC Area, USA.
From its beginnings in 1992 as a single lawyer operation to its status as one of the top international law firms in Bulgaria, VLO carries on a tradition of excellence established by our founder, Vladimir Vladimirov.
At that time of the firm's founding, Mr. Vladimirov was Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Bulgarian National Merchant Fleet and Nr. 1 national state-ship-owner company Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibilgar) (www.navbul.com) established in 1882, owning more than 110 ocean vessels, a great number of internationally operated lorries and controlling subsidiary shipping companies in the UK, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey.
In its first several years of operation and in the years 1999 -2006 VLO was professionally engaged with drafting the main new European Commission harmonized laws in the areas of shipping, transport and port-privatization in Bulgaria. The firm has successfully assisted in drafting the statutory and corporative laws and regulations on Bulgarian Maritime and Port Administration, The Merchant Shipping Code and The National Maritime Strategy of Bulgaria.
In the last sixteen years VLO has conquered its leading position in all fields related to commercial shipping and finance, insurance, securities, banking, customs and administrative matters through its experience in complex local and international court and arbitration litigation and consulting. Vladimirov Law Office has paid special attention to new and developing legal spheres such as International Franchising, Distribution, Agency and Cyber Law and has drawn in several specialists in these areas. The firm also has serious background in recognizing and executing foreign court decisions and arbitration awards.
As the economy and our clients' businesses have globalized, so has VLO. What remains constant; however, are the transcending professional and cultural values that distinguish us from other major law firms - our unwavering commitment to client service, excellence, integrity, community service, and diversity, as well as our recognized industry focus and team-oriented approach.
We offer top legal advice for clients operating in the Balkan Region, including local and international companies, as well as public authorities. We combine profound knowledge of the local markets in Bulgaria, Rumania, Macedonia, Greece and Turkey with close cooperation between VLO's correspondent offices.
VLO is able to render its full legal service to local and international clients in Bulgarian, English, German and Russian. VLO's lawyers are members of all main local and international professional associations and organizations. VLO has grown quickly by providing top representation to our clients in their international law and trade, franchising, corporate, real estate, international adoptions, litigation, and maritime matters. A number of the world's leading law firms have also selected our attorneys to assist on matters requiring expertise in international dispute resolution.