Valya Georgieva

Senior associate

Valya Georgieva

Senior associate

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Valya is a senior associate in the commercial dispute resolution team at Penningtons Manches Cooper in London. With extensive experience in handling complex, high-value, cross-border disputes, she has successfully represented clients across various sectors, including technology, financial services and life sciences.

As a key member of the firm’s international trade and commerce group and the North America group, Valya specialises in international litigation and arbitration. Her expertise extends to blockchain-related disputes, including those involving cryptocurrencies and NFTs. She holds a professional qualification in blockchain law, regulation, and policy from the Institute of the Future at the University of Nicosia.

I am dedicated to resolving complex disputes with a results-driven client-focused approach. My extensive experience in technology disputes, civil fraud and international commercial disputes ensures clients receive top-tier representation, and my commitment to staying at the forefront of legal innovation ensures I can achieve the best possible outcomes for them.

Valya Georgieva, Senior associate

Valya is an active member of the firm’s digital assets and cyber security group, participating in numerous initiatives related to Web 3, the metaverse, and blockchain technology. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences and panel discussions on blockchain and digital assets, sharing her insights and expertise with a broader audience. Her involvement in cutting-edge areas of law, such as blockchain and digital assets, positions her at the forefront of legal innovation. Valya’s dedication to her clients and her ability to navigate the complexities of commercial disputes make her a valuable asset to the firm.

Recent work highlights

Major UK bank software dispute

Representing a software owner in a £24 million claim against a major UK bank for misuse of confidential information, copyright infringement, conversion, breaches of contract and tortious interference with contractual relations.

International IT dispute

Acting in a $9 million international IT dispute in the Technology and Construction Court arising out of a major project to modernise the electricity distribution network in Bangalore, India.

Regulatory advice

Advising the Meta Oversight Board on regulatory matters, as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team across the firm.

Anti money laundering advice

Advising a UK company providing tokenisation services for real-world assets on its anti-money laundering obligations.

Dubai civil fraud claim

Representing a Dubai-based company in a $4.5 million civil fraud claim arising from a fraudulent transfer by the client’s bank relationship manager.

Arbitration for high-net-worth individual

Acting for a high-net-worth individual in a successful London Court of International Arbitration matter related to a circa $3.4 million dispute arising from the client’s entitlement to a management incentive programme involving phantom options.

Transatlantic judgment enforcement

Advising on transatlantic issues related to enforcement of judgments and cross-border judicial co-operation.

Berlin joint venture settlement

Pursuing High Court proceedings concerning a joint venture for purchase and letting of properties in Berlin, reaching a successful settlement at a mediation.

Cryptocurrency asset tracing

Advising individuals on asset tracing in relation to cryptocurrency on the blockchain.

Transatlantic judgment enforcement

Advising on transatlantic issues related to enforcement of judgments and cross-border judicial co-operation.

Berlin joint venture settlement

Pursuing High Court proceedings concerning a joint venture for purchase and letting of properties in Berlin, reaching a successful settlement at a mediation.

Cryptocurrency asset tracing

Advising individuals on asset tracing in relation to cryptocurrency on the blockchain.

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What people are saying

Valya Georgieva is outstandingly able at organising litigation, and in her understanding of the law and complex legal issues. A top-class litigator. She is extremely knowledgeable, on top of the detail, and very dedicated to her clients.

Legal 500

Valya Georgieva is indefatigable, clever and secures the best results for her clients.

Legal 500

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