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Dual Price Display and Currency Exchange in the Context of Euro Adoption

After successfully completing all approval procedures, Bulgaria has formally adopted the euro as its national currency, which will enter circulation as legal tender starting from January 1, 2026.

When can we terminate a Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) Insurance

Employment contract vs. civil contract – what clauses should not be included in a civil contract?

Franchising: the path to having your own business with less risk and more opportunities

Bulgarian Competition Watchdog to launch a sector inquiry into the banking sector

The last analysis of the banking market by the Commission for Protection of Competition was performed almost 10 years ago in 2008.

Desislava Krusteva оf DPC lectured at a seminar organized for BAPM

The seminar was organized especially for the members of the Bulgarian Association for People Management.

Pencho Stanchev and Gavrail Poterov of DPC took part in a conference of the German-Bulgarian chamber of industry and commerce

The event took place on February 27, 2018 and was hosted by Sofia Hotel Balkan.

Martin Zahariev, PHD, presented GDPR at a workshop under a European project

Martin Zahariev, PhD delivered a presentation at a workshop on privacy and education in the context of the so called “once-only” principle.

Zoya Todorova joined the European regional forum of the international bar association as a council member for Bulgaria

Zoya Todorova recently achieved yet another recognition through an invitation to join the European Regional Forum

Bulgarian tax legislation changes in 2018

At the end of 2017 important changes were introduced into the Bulgarian tax legislation

DPC reaffirms its prominent position in IP law

For a third year in a row Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. Law Firm has been ranked as a Silver Band law firm by the international directory World Trademark Review 1000

Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov in the hall of fame of the Legal 500

Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov’s introduction to the prestigious listing comes as a result of his continued excellent performance

DPC is actively consulting its clients on the implementation of MIFID II

2018 began with a number of regulatory changes affecting the financial markets all over the European Union, Bulgaria being no exception.

November 18, 2020

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria adopted the arguments of prof. Dr. George Dimitrov in favour of repealing the traffic data retention

The decision of the Constitutional Court cited the arguments of Prof. Dr. Dimitrov and his team – Nikola Stoychev and Christian Ivanov – on the issue of law enforcement agencies accessing traffic data of individuals. The retention of these data should be justified by a legitimate objective and in compliance with the principle of proportionality in law.

Prof. George Dimitrov, DSc

December 2, 2020

Sixth anti-money laundering directive - tougher penalties for acquiring money of non-verified origin

The transposition of the Sixth Directive, which provides for extremely serious penalties for breaches of anti-money laundering legislation, is now on the agenda again.

Tsvetelina Koleva

DPC advised the seller in the acquisition of Networx-Bulgaria by BTC

The deal included also the Sofia-based internet and TV provider Online Direct.

Hristo Nihrizov

DPC cooperated with CCCCIAP on the subsequent analysis of the impact of legislative acts for 2020

The Commission cited in its analysis the legal opinion of DPC.

DPC successful in a dispute over processing genetic data

The dispute was heard before three successive instances.

Prof. Martin Zahariev, PhD

Metodi Baykushev recognized in the CEE Arbitration Powerlist 2021

The publication showcases the leading practitioners working in the region.

Amendments to the Spatial Development Act

Amendments to the Spatial Development Act (SDA) were promulgated in the State Gazette 16/23.02.2021, some of which have aroused lively debate among the professional community. Certain controversial revisions have been criticized and partially vetoed by the president, but the National Assembly has lifted the veto.

Boyana Milcheva

Our experts with a strong verdict on the latest amendments in Bulgarian arbitration laws: “They are unconstitutional”

Believe it or not, you cannot set aside an arbitral award rendered in Bulgaria if it contradicts Bulgarian public policy.

DPC top-ranked by Chambers Europe 2021

DPC ranked in Chambers Europe 2021 for TMT, Competition/Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Tax, Employment, Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate.

February 26, 2018

Martin Zahariev, PHD, presented GDPR at a workshop under a European project

Martin Zahariev, PhD delivered a presentation at a workshop on privacy and education in the context of the so called “once-only” principle.

January 7, 2020

Desislava Krusteva gains recognition in the Women in Data 2019 survey

Global Data Review – the leading information source within the data law landscape – has recently released its new survey Women in Data 2019.

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