At Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov, the team has extensive experience across the entire spectrum of competition law, making it an advisor of choice for complex proceedings before the competition authorities, including on antitrust, abuse of dominant position, prohibited vertical and horizontal agreements and merger control proceedings. The team also handles many ongoing advisory mandates regarding clients’ promotional activities, new product launches and general competition compliance. Nikolai Gouginski, who handles proceedings before the authorities, namely antitrust, cartel investigations and unfair trade practices, while Violetta Kunze, who is adept at EU regulatory and competition advice, and together they lead the practice. Dessislava Iordanova has expertise in this area due to her previous experience working in the Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition.
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‘Very well prepared for compliance topics we put on them. Fast in reaction and thorough explanation.’
‘A nice bunch of talented lawyers with great service mentality.’
‘Nikolai Gouginski: very bright lawyer, great to work with, always available and pragmatic.’
‘DGKV is our regular merger control advisor for Bulgaria. They are quick, efficient, great to work with and very good competition lawyers.’
‘Nikolai Goginski stands out for his know-how and great work.’
Key clients
- OMV Bulgaria EOOD
- Froneri Bulgaria EOOD
- Nikon Europe B.V.
- Visa Europe B.V.
- Mayoral Moda Infantil S.A. and Mayoral Bulgaria EOOD
- Miele Center Max Group EOOD
- Beiersdorf Bulgaria
- British American Tobacco Trading EOOD
- Traton SE and its subsidiary MAN Truck & Bus
- Quadrant Beverages AD
Work highlights
- Representing and advising Froneri Bulgaria in an investigation launched on complaints of two smaller competitors.
- Advised OMV in a CPC investigation against Lukoil Bulgaria EOOD for alleged abuse of dominant position.
- Antitrust assessment and advice to Miеle Center Max Group EOOD with respect to practices of their exclusive supplier Miele Bulgaria EOOD.
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Practice head
Nikolai Gouginski; Violetta Kunze
Other key lawyers
Vladislav Antonov; Dessislava Iordanova; Katina Petrova