Contentious matters are at the core of the EU and Competition practice at Georgiev, Todorov & Co, particularly in cases regarding unfair competition. The group also advises clients on compliance matters, merger control and marketing campaigns, and is active across the telecoms, finance, retail and healthcare industries. Alexander Pachamanov leads the team, focusing on fair competition, merger control clearance and state aid. Miglena Peneva stands out for her work in competition litigation, and Tsvetelina Dimitrova focuses on the international aspects of matters.
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Key clients
- Viva Corporate Bulgaria
- BORICA
- METRO Cash & Carry Bulgaria EOOD
- Real Systems
- Roche Bulgaria
- Sofia Bikes Association
- Viastroi AD
- CONSORTIUM STORGOSIA 2023
- PATPERFECT-T LTD
- TRANSCONSULT-22 LTD.
Work highlights
Advised Viva Corporate Bulgaria EOOD on the merger control clearance procedure before the Commission for Protection of Competition when the company acquired 100 % from the Bulsatcom shares in a deal worth €122m.
Assisting METRO Cash & Carry Bulgaria with competition and consumer protection issues in the course of their advertising campaigns, as well as on their commercial sales and promotions.
Representing Consortium Storgosia 2023 in three proceedings before the Commission for Protection of Competition, in an appeal.
Practice head
Alexander Pachamanov
Other key lawyers
Miglena Peneva; Tsvetelina Dimitrova