Industry

Manufacturing

Guidance on the Shifting Legal Landscape

The business model of industrial manufacturers is changing with the emergence of the internet of things (IoT) and automated manufacturing systems. Also, as global mobility increases, the delivery of commercially effective products is even more important. As a tech-savvy law firm, DPC is uniquely positioned to work with leading manufacturers and their advisers and suppliers to provide specialized legal advice on the modern regulatory environment surrounding this industry sector.

 

Key contacts

  • Product warranty and liability
  • Product safety and product recalls
  • Corporate governance advice
  • Preparation and negotiation of various types of commercial agreements with suppliers and customers
  • Labor and employment
  • IP and trademark protection
  • Joint ventures, subcontracting and outsourcing
  • Consumer protection
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Commercial litigation
‘‘DPC provide true full-service legal consultation – from the initial brainstorming how to structure the deal, through all its stages and post-closing compliance matters. Each member of the firm shows incredible legal knowledge and they all act like one team. Their willingness and dedication to finish each project in the best possible way for the client is what differentiates them. As a client, I am truly impressed and I can feel that they really care about my company and the overall success of the venture.’’ – Legal 500

Escape the Ordinary

Our full-service offering includes advising clients on matters ranging from daily operational issues to sophisticated transactions. DPC’s multi-disciplinary approach combines knowledge from practice areas such as M&A, corporate governance, competition, tax, IP, employment law, data protection and more.

Our expertise and reputation are complemented by our regional reach through exclusive network relationships, providing clients with one point of contact and a qualified team of handpicked experts for cross-border business ventures.

Work highlights:
  • For a number of years we acted as the Bulgarian legal counsel of the subsidiaries of the world’s leading glass manufacturer Şişecam, advising on various issues, including environmental compliance, commercial relations, real estate matters and the construction of new production facility.
  • Advising one of the biggest foods and forage production companies in Bulgaria on the acquisition of a grain storage complex and a poultry factory.
Clients highly praise the service, with one saying: "I have the feeling of great support in the complicated cases I am dealing with and at the same time our communication is uncomplicated and straightforward." – Chambers 2021

Interacting to Gain Insight

The industry faces challenges ranging from rapidly changing regulations to increasing R&D costs, shorter supply-chain, and pricing pressures. We help clients get deals done. Whether a client needs innovative financing products, complex commercial contract or risk insurance, our team will work to make it happen.

We take a preventive approach to local legislation and are always abreast of the latest regulatory changes. Our reputation for creating value and for investing in relationships makes us the go-to firm in Bulgaria for companies doing business here.

Work highlights:
  • DPC advised one of the bidders in the structured sale of a Bulgarian undertaking, leader in the chemical production industry
  • Advising a leading German food processing company on the financing of its Bulgarian subsidiary. We supported the client on the local regulations of the bank and financial services and we structured the transaction with a leading Bulgarian bank.

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