Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm advise clients in the IT, retail and energy sectors on abuse of dominance, unfair trading practises, antitrust investigations and proceedings and all related competition aspects of mergers and acquisitions. The team led by Nikolay Daskalov also has extensive expertise in the EU regulatory framework. Key team member Rumyana Ivanova has some 10 years of experience in antitrust and unfair commercial practices in addition to consumer protection and data protection expertise.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The attorneys at Bouzeva & Partners specializing in competition and antitrust law offer a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and adaptability. Their collaborative approach and dedication to understanding both legal and economic intricacies make them invaluable partners in navigating the complexities of competition law and antitrust.’
  • ‘We frequently collaborate with Nikolay Daskalov and Rumyana Ivanova on a wide range of competition law issues. Nikolay has great knowledge of the business environment. He is a great competition lawyer and a standout expert in competition and antitrust law. Rumyana has a strategic thinking, great communication and organizational skills. She possesses knowledge of the various cases of the Bulgarian Commission on Protection of Competition in our business sector and adapts really well and quickly to all situations.’

  • ‘What makes the practice of Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm truly unique is not only their legal expertise but also their ability to seamlessly blend it with an in-depth understanding of our business and the complex dynamics of the energy sector. They proved not only as legal advisors, but also as strategic partners dedicated to the success of our company in the always evolving energy landscape.’

  • ‘Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm has great lawyers which specialize in the field of energy, EU and competition law. Nikolay Daskalov is an exceptional lawyer. We have always had strong faith and held unwavering trust in his legal expertise in the energy sector and also in the competition and state aid practices.’

  • ‘Key capabilities of the team are efficiency, adequately reaction in short terms and complicated matters, intelligent approach and knowing the client.’

  • ‘Best EU and competition practice in europe!’

Key clients

  • Bulgarian Energy Holding
  • Bulgargaz
  • Bulgartransgaz
  • Sofia Municipality
  • Toplofikacia Sofia
  • Meridiam / SOF Connect
  • Bulgarian Electricity System Security Fund
  • REWE Group / BILLA
  • Association of Modern Trade
  • Stemo
  • Ministry of Transport and Communications

Work highlights

  • Represented the Bulgarian Energy Holding, and its subsidiaries Bulgargaz and Bulgartransgaz in an antitrust case in connection with an investigation of the European Commission regarding an alleged abuse of dominant position in the energy sector.
  • Advising BILLA Bulgaria in relation to an antitrust investigation initiated by the Commission on Protection of Competition examining potential anti-competitive practices leading to high food prices.
  • Advised Sofia Airport’s concessionaire, SOF Connect, on all state aid related aspects in connection with the rebalancing of the concession agreement due to COVID-19’s impact on the aviation industry, including on the obtainment of state aid clearance before the EU Commission.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nikolay Daskalov

Other key lawyers

Rumyana Ivanova