Silvia Nikolova
About Silvia Nikolova
Silvia Nikolova is an Associate in Finance at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2013. She has a strong educational background with degrees in Law and Finance from Yale University and Queen Mary, University of London, and has experience in cross-border financing transactions across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Current Role at Linklaters
Silvia Nikolova serves as an Associate in the Finance department at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2013. Based in Hong Kong, she has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include advising on various financing transactions and contributing to the firm's Asia Real Estate Finance Practice.
Education and Expertise
Silvia Nikolova has a diverse educational background. She studied Law and Finance at Yale University, completing a Summer School program in 2007. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Queen Mary, University of London, from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at The University of Law, London, from 2011 to 2012. Silvia also studied an accredited course on The New Economic Powers at the University of Oxford in 2009-2010.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role at Linklaters, Silvia Nikolova gained valuable experience in various prestigious financial institutions. She worked at UBS in Hong Kong as a Client Secondment in Investment Banking Legal from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was involved with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2018 in a similar capacity focused on Leveraged and Acquisition Finance. Her early career included an internship at Linklaters in Abu Dhabi, where she worked in M&A and Finance.
International Experience
Silvia Nikolova has worked across multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Her international exposure provides her with a broad perspective on cross-border financing transactions. During her tenure in Dubai, she worked on Islamic finance transactions, further enhancing her expertise in diverse financial practices.
Specialization in Real Estate Finance
Silvia has significant experience advising on financing transactions involving various asset types, including office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, student accommodation, and industrial properties. She has played a role in the development and expansion of Linklaters' Asia Real Estate Finance Practice, contributing to the firm's capabilities in this sector.