Zhelimir Yalnuzov
Zhelimir Yalnuzov was born in 1964 in Varna. He studied at the English Language School and then went on to read Law at the University of Sofia, graduating in 1992. He subsequently completed his apprenticeship at the District Court of Sofia before entering private practice as in-house counsel for Koraboimpex AD, at the time the only licensed export trade entity in the Bulgarian maritime industry. During his stay at Koraboimpex, Zhelimir specialized in admiralty law, focusing on shipbuilding and shiprepair contracts.
Zhelimir was called to the Varna Bar in 1994. Upon admission, he founded LGK & Co Law Office in association with English firm Lawrence Graham. The firm worked for international corporate clients and was one of the first sets in Varna. It was a member of the International Association of Lawyers.
In 1996, Zhelimir undertook an extended academic and vocational course, sponsored by the United Kingdom Foreign Office, in London at the Queen Mary and Westfield College in London while working at English law firm Holman, Fenwick and Willain.
Zhelimir is currently the firm’s Managing Partner. He is internationally renowned for his expertise in international commodities and marine arbitration and Bulgarian litigation and he is specifically recommended by the Legal 500 as a key individual. In the past, Zhelimir has worked extensively for shipowners, P&I clubs, shipyards and international law firms. He speaks fluent English and Russian.
