TMT

Dimitrov, Petrov & Co

Clients regularly turn to Dimitrov, Petrov & Co for its team of ‘leading legal experts in the country in technology, data protection, telecoms and media law’. Digital services, data protection, cybersecurity and e-commerce are just some of the areas where the firm has extensive experience, meaning the team is well placed to advise on the implementation of digital transformation projects, commercial and regulatory disputes, compliance with data protection legislation and day-to-day matters in the TMT sector. The team is co-led by George Dimitrov, Hristo Nihrizov, Desislava Krusteva-Doncheva and Nikola Stoychev, who advise a wide-ranging client roster which includes both global corporations, namely Google, and some of the largest Bulgarian telecoms and internet providers.

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Testimonials

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‘In addition to her legal knowledge, Desislava Krusteva also keeps an eye on the business challenges of her clients. She is extremely well connected throughout the region. We would also like to make a special mention of her team, who have also supported us for some time with exemplary commitment and very good results.’
‘George Dimitrov, Hristo Nihrizov and Desislava Krusteva have long been household names in Bulgarian TMT law. Nikola Stoychev and Martin Zahariev from the younger generation of partners follow closely.’
‘We have worked with Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. on different TMT projects and training. They definitely have the leading legal experts in the country in technology, data protection, telecoms and media law and I would recommend them to anyone seeking expertise in any of these areas.’
‘George Dimitrov is a top-notch expert in technology law, Desislava Krusteva is the most accomplished data protection lawyer I have had the pleasure of working with, and Hristo Nihrizov is second to none in telecoms law.’
‘DPC has a stellar TMT practice! The whole team consists of brilliant experts in the field, and I can confidently say that they are the best on the market. The team are diverse and collaborate with each other to provide the highest quality advice.’
‘Desislava Krusteva is brilliant, smart and tackles every matter with finesse and exceptional knowledge. She has an amazing gift for educating and conducts very interesting seminars and educational training on data protection. Martin Zahariev is also a great lawyer from the team who always treats our cases with the utmost care. Hristo Nihrizov and Nikola Stoychev are unbeatable in the telecoms sector. Nikola also has very valuable cybersecurity expertise.’
‘Based on my experience, it is the best practice in Bulgaria by far. I have always received quality advice on various topics. The information received has always been comprehensive, understandable and structured.’
‘George Dimitrov, Hristo Nihrizov, Nikola Stoychev and Desislava Krusteva are all top TMT lawyers that any of the global leaders in the area would be lucky to work with.’

Key clients

Google
Yettel Bulgaria
Cetin Bulgaria
LucidLink
Pfizer
Roche Bulgaria
Bulgarian Registry Agency
Jobs.bg
Arkrod
Allianz Bulgaria Group
Evrotrust Technologies
Arelion (Telia CompanyCarrier)
Svilen Maximov/Networx-Bulgaria

Work highlights

Acting as exclusive legal counsel to Google in Bulgaria, providing complex services with a specific focus on media content, privacy and data protection, and other TMT law matters.
Representing Yettel in proceedings before the Bulgarian competition watchdog related to the sale of one of the biggest cable TV and internet service providers, Bulsatcom.
Advised CETIN in relation to a regulatory and commercial dispute before the Communications Regulation Commission with a competitor regarding the unilateral increase of prices for access to passive infrastructure.

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