Plamen Yotov
Kambourov & PartnersKambourov & Partners is adept in the full range of competition matters and regularly deals with major domestic and international media, telecommunications and retail businesses. Alongside day-to-day competition and compliance advice, the firm supports its clients in cases of market dominance, cartels, unfair competition, and merger control relating to domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. ‘Seasoned professional’ Stefan Tzakov heads the team and deputy head Plamen Yotov is well versed in all competition and EU law and has huge experience in Bulgaria’s ‘abuse of stronger bargaining posiiton’ laws.
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'The firm has an exceptional team of competition lawyers who combine deep legal expertise with a sharp strategic mindset. They deliver outstanding results for clients in complex antitrust matters. Their ability to navigate regulatory landscapes and devise innovative solutions sets them apart, ensuring we remain compliant and competitive in the market. They are a formidable force in the field of competition law!'
'We are very pleased to work with a team with such a deep expertise in various legal fields, including competition law, customer protection law, corporate law, personal data protection law, labor law, and real estate law.'
- 'With decades of experience in competition law, Stefan Tzakov is a seasoned professional renowned for his in-depth knowledge of the law. His track record of handling high-stakes antitrust cases has solidified him as a leading authority in the field.'
- 'We rely on Plamen Yotov not only for his outstanding legal acumen but also for his great ability to always provide practical and effective solutions. Plamen has quickly risen to prominence in the competition field in Bulgaria, earning the trust of clients through his exceptional legal skills and forward-thinking.'
- 'The team stands out with deep analytical skills, thorough expertise, quick responses to the discussed legal matters and finding relevant solutions to the current cases.'
‘The team provides prompt and high-quality services where the motivation of the lawyers and their level of expertise are constantly expressed. Their service is excellent and answers to the legal questions were provided by Kambourov & Partners law office in due time. Responses were accurate and always provided in close cooperation with in-house lawyers of the company.’
‘We can mention Plamen Yotov because his exceptional expertise in EU legislation and competition matters. He always demonstrates a problem-solving attitude and is extremely devoted to the results in client's interests due to his excellent knowledge of the industry.’
'They possess a great legal expertise. They managed to help us with various legal matters and to resolve different issues with our vendors as well as with the official authorities.'
Key clients
- Vivacom
- Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
- Wizz Air
- BYFAR
- European Federation of Energy Traders
- Kaufland Bulgaria
- Kamenitza AD/Starbev Netherlands B.V./Molson Coors
- Prestige-96
- Lidl Bulgaria
- Zora
- Maxima Bulgaria
Work highlights
- Obtained unconditional Phase II merger clearances for the acquisitions by Vivacom of Telnet and Networx Bulgaria.
- Represents Lidl as a respondent in a pending investigation by the Bulgarian competition authority regarding a suspected cartel, including on-site representation during a dawn raid and throughout the subsequent judicial appeal of the dawn raid warrant.
- Represents Kaufland in the judicial proceedings on appeal of a EUR 288,000 fine imposed on Kaufland by the Bulgarian competition authority for alleged misleading advertising.
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Practice head
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Stefan Tzakov