Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov is reputed for its advice on on merger control, cartels and abuse of dominance investigations, competition compliance and dawn raids. Moreover, the practice has extensive knowledge in unfair competition cases where it frequently appears before the Bulgarian competition authority and courts. Pre-eminent competition practitioner Nikolai Gouginski and Violetta Kunze jointly lead the team. Dessislava Iordanova is a key member of the team, advising across antitrust, mergers, unfair trade and compliance matters.
Testimonials
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‘We have instructed Djingov Gouginski regarding merger control issues in Bulgaria (some of them quite complicated) and for compliance trainings. They are very responsive and deliver high quality work - paired with the perfect amount of pragmatism for practical and truly useful advice.’
‘Nikolai Gouginski is our main contact and impresses us with his professionalism, his legal proficiencies and his perfect service orientation. He is extremely nice to work with and we would always recommend him to anyone requiring competition law advice in Bulgaria.’
'I had a very positive experience with DGKV in terms of qualitative and timely response. People in the company understand our challenges and give us working solutions and advice on how to manage processes in the most efficient and compliant way.'
'Dessislava Iordanova is very prompt with answers. She gives reasonable feedback that makes our cases compliant. When in doubt, she refers to examples from the Pharma industry, which helps us a lot.'
Key clients
- OMV Bulgaria EOOD
- Froneri Bulgaria
- Nikon Europe B.V.
- Visa Europe B.V.
- Mayoral Moda Infantil S.A. and Mayoral Bulgaria EOOD
- Miele Center Max Group EOOD
- British American Tobacco Trading EOOD
- Beiersdorf Bulgaria
- Quadrant Beverages AD
- Bunge
Work highlights
- Representing OMV as complainant and interested party in antitrust investigation launched on the basis of complaint by OMV against Lukoil Bulgaria EOOD for alleged abuse of dominant position (margin squeeze and price discrimination) in the wholesale trade of fuels.
- Advising Visa Europe on antitrust and unfair competition rules applicable to local operations and relations with merchant banks and providing ongoing assistance for compliance screening of advertising and promotional activities.
- Representing and advising Froneri Bulgaria in an investigation launched by the CPC in March 2023 against Froneri for alleged violations on the markets for supply of ice-cream.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nikolai Gouginski, Violetta Kunze