Competition/Antitrust - Bulgaria
What the team is known for
Dimitrov, Petrov & Co.'s team regularly assists local and international blue-chip companies from the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors with competition compliance advice. The law firm advises on investigations into possible breaches of competition law, as well as representing clients in appeals against fines. It also assists with merger clearance matters, including acting for third-party intervenors, and state aid mandates.
Strengths
"We get excellent client care - the lawyers from DPC are always available to support my business."
"We feel very comfortable with the service."
"We can rely on the team and we know they will provide high-quality legal advice."
"The lawyers are open to discussion, and are very knowledgeable and prompt in responses."
"We count on DPC's advice in complex matters and the team is very reliable and responsive."
Work highlights
Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. assisted Yettel Bulgaria with challenging the competition law clearance for the acquisition of Bulsatcom by Viva Corporate.
Notable practitioners
Donka Stoyanova represents clients in investigations by the Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) into allegations of unfair trading practices, including involvement in alleged cartels. She also has experience in state aid matters and challenges to CPC decisions. "Donka is a great fighter. She is very calm and has this gift to explain complex issues in plain language." "She is a very experienced and knowledgeable competition lawyer and nice to communicate with. Her advice is practical and well grounded." "Donka Stoyanova is reliable and very experienced in competition law."
Zoya Todorova often assists clients with merger clearance filings and the competition compliance aspects of launching new products and distribution agreements. She has a number of clients from the pharmaceutical sector. "She is very well organised, productive and empathetic." "She is knowledgeable, prompt and responsive. She is a business-oriented legal partner."