The competition team at Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov has a longstanding reputation for representing local and international clients in all aspects of merger control, cartels, unfair competition and abuse of dominance matters. Co-leading the practice, Nikolai Gouginski has extensive experience representing clients in investigations and proceedings before the Commission on Protection of Competition, and Violetta Kunze is a key name to note for clients in the TMT sector, particularly on compliance issues. At an associate level, Dessislava Iordanova handles mergers and unfair trade practices investigations, whilst Vladislav Antonov focuses his practice on antitrust investigations.
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Testimonials
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- The team was excellent. They gave us practical and timely advice on complicated competition and related issues.
- Nikolai T. Gouginski is an outstanding competitor. He gave us sound and practical competition advice and was very responsive.
- 'Fast and clear directions on what we can do and what not; what are the risks and opportunities in each case. Keeping to the deadlines.'
- 'Our contact is Dessislava Iordanova - great experience and understanding of our topics!'
- 'They approach the questions asked professionally, provide adequate advice and guidance, and respond in a timely manner.'
- 'We worked primarily with Vladislav Antonov, with the assistance of Nikolai Gouginski. Their qualities we would distinguish are professionalism, dedication to work, desire to satisfy clients' requirements, and positivity.'
Key clients
- OMV Bulgaria EOOD
- Froneri Bulgaria
- Mayoral Moda Infantil S.A. and Mayoral Bulgaria EOOD
- Miele Center Max Group EOOD
- British American Tobacco Trading EOOD
- Michelin Romania & Michelin Bulgaria
- BGK AD
- Beiersdorf Bulgaria
- Quadrant Beverages AD
- Bunge Romania SRL and Kaliakra AD
- Orgachim AD
- Forum Film Bulgaria EOOD
Work highlights
Representing Froneri Bulgaria in an investigation for alleged violations of Art. 15 (prohibited horizontal and vertical agreements) and Art 21 (abuse of dominant position), as well as Arts. 101 and 102 TFEU launched on complaints of two smaller competitors.
Advised OMV Bulgaria on compatibility with the Bulgarian and EU competition law of practices applied by Lukoil Bulgaria, preparation of a complaint for alleged abuse of dominant position to the CPC, and subsequent submissions to the CPC.
Representing Michelin Bulgaria and Michelin Romania in preliminary antitrust proceedings launched by the Bulgarian Competition Authority concerning the distribution practices of Michelin branded tyres in Bulgaria.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Nikolai Gouginski; Violetta Kunze
Other key lawyers
Dessislava Iordanova; Vladislav Antonov