Yavor Tankov

Experience

Yavor Tankov has been a member of the Sofia Bar since 2018 and joined Penkova & Partners in 2019. His professional focus lies primarily in contract and commercial law, with additional experience in construction and public procurement matters. In his practice, Yavor provides legal consultancy and procedural representation on a wide range of matters for diverse clients, including HR, outsourcing and IT solutions providers, retail property owners, life science products supplier, road transport company. This combination of expertise positions him to handle complex commercial issues that arise in large-scale projects, where contract clarity, risk allocation, and timely dispute resolution are essential. His training includes an introductory course on the practical use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract and a course on arbitration conducted at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighting a foundation in internationally recognized contracting standards and dispute resolution mechanisms. Yavor is fluent in English and Spanish, which supports cross-border communications in diverse commercial transactions and infrastructure projects.

Specialty

• Practice areas: Contract and commercial law; Corporate; Construction and public procurement.
• Focus industries: Commercial Contracts; Start-ups; Infrastructure and construction projects, with explicit involvement in complex procurement and contractor-related matters.
• Types of cases handled: Legal consultancy and procedural representation across a spectrum of contract and commercial matters within construction and procurement contexts, including railroad infrastructure projects. His training includes exposure to FIDIC contract principles and arbitration processes, which informs his approach to dispute prevention and resolution in infrastructure projects.

Education

• Legal training
  • Introductory course on the practical use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract
  • Arbitration course at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Achievements and Recognition

• Contributor to Chambers Global Practice Guide Construction Bulgaria 2025 (Chambers & Partners). The contribution reflects Yavor Tankov’s involvement in Bulgaria’s construction law landscape and his role within Penkova & Partners as a practitioner in the construction and commercial arena.
• Highlighted in Legal500 materials as part of Penkova & Partners’ Real Estate and Construction practice, with client commentary recognizing Yavor Tankov for deep knowledge and responsiveness in real estate and construction matters.