EU and competition

Dimitrov, Petrov & Co

TMT and life sciences companies turn to Dimitrov, Petrov & Co for their ‘deep understanding of competition law, combined with a strategic and client-focused approach’. The team provides day-to-day competition advice on the launch of new products, distribution agreements, marketing and promotional compliance, while also frequently handling merger control and competition investigations before the authorities. Zoya Todorova, who has extensive experience appearing before the commission for protection for competition, and Donka Stoyanova, who is well versed in abuse of dominance, collusive agreements and cartel investigations.

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Testimonials

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‘Donka Stoyanova is great team leader. She has super strong knowledge of competition law. She can easily brief our team on the problem and deliver efficient solutions.’
‘What sets this practice apart from others is their deep understanding of competition law, combined with a strategic and client-focused approach. Their team is skilled at anticipating sector-specific competition issues, from mergers and acquisitions to vertical agreements and abuse of dominance cases.’
‘The team operates in a highly collaborative manner, not only within their firm but also with their clients. They are known for building close, trusting relationships, ensuring open lines of communication, and delivering clear, actionable advice promptly. I would single out Radina Tomanova and Zoya Todorova.’
‘I strongly recommend the services of Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. in all areas of business law, including competition. They have immense legal knowledge and know how to use it, including in communicating with the competition regulating authority and in competition litigation. They know our industry in great detail and provide excellent strategic advice.’
‘Donka Stoyanova is the expert you need when it comes to competition. She always thinks at least three moves ahead and anticipates everything that might happen. Donka's extensive expertise in the area of competition makes her the right choice if you need comprehensive legal solutions.’
‘Donka Stoyanova has extensive experience before competition authorities and courts and with her we feel that our competition matters are in really capable hands. Zoya Todorova and Radina Tomanova have also provide some excellent advice.’
‘With a unique blend of deep legal insight and a dynamic approach to regulatory challenges, the competition experts of DPC ensure their clients always stay ahead in the game of market competition. They always come up with tailored legal solutions that fit our precise needs. They are definitely the best we have worked with so far.’
‘With a keen intellect and unparalleled understanding of the competitive dynamics across industries, the leader of the competition team, Zoya Todorova, has not only mastered the technical nuances of antitrust regulations but has also redefined what it means to be a trusted legal advisor. Yana Georgieva approaches every case with razor-sharp precision.’

Key clients

Google Inc
Yettel Bulgaria
Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch
Pepkor Europe GmbH (Pepco chain)
New Capital Management
Helikon
Johnson & Johnson / Janssen Group
Hell Energy

Work highlights

Assisting New Capital Management in complying with the merger clearance regime as part of a high-value deal in the agricultural sector.
Advised Google in assessment of the competition risks related to the launch of new services in Europe.
Assisting and representing the mobile operator Yettel in a series of lawsuits with regard to challenging the acquisition of the TV distribution provider Bulsatcom by Vivacom.