Clients from the commercial, transport and energy sectors frequently turn to Bouzeva & Partners Law Firm for assistance with EU & Competition matters, including antitrust investigations, merger control matters and compliance with competition regulations. The group also has experience before the CPC, in alleged cases of abuse of superior bargaining position and unfair practices. Practice head Nikolay Daskalov acts on merger filings, unfair competition practices and cartel investigations. Milena Muraveeva is an additional contact to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Nikolay Daskalov is highly dependable and competent in competition and state aid matters. He also proved to be one of the best additions to Bouzeva & Partners dispute resolution practice and brought the necessary legal details and insights. He understands both the legal detail and the bigger business picture.'
- 'Milena Muraveeva is capable of making optimal decisions even in the presence of challenging circumstances and projects. She has a deep understanding of the energy, competition and corporate fields, which allows her to provide comprehensive guidance and to deliver high-quality legal advice.’
- 'This is a local team that operates at "BigLaw" pace and quality. Very strong in high-stakes investigations and abuse of dominance/verticals, and equally impressive on complex state aid matters. Exceptional client service, understandable and easy to apply advice and predictable fees.'
- 'Nikolay Daskalov is one the most experienced competition lawyers in the market. The depth of his expertise is remarkable – he has a sharp instinct for where regulators will focus and knows how to shape a strategy that avoids unnecessary risk while keeping the project moving. What we value most is his balance – he is rigorous on the detail but always commercial in the advice. Milena Muraveeva is an outstanding competition lawyer. She is precise, approachable and produces deliverables that are clear, persuasive and on point.'
- 'The team stands out for their deep expertise in competition and public procurement, combined with a strong understanding of the architecture, design, and construction processes. This combination allows them to provide comprehensive advice and makes them the ideal partner of every company in this business. They operate at a very high level – their legal expertise, insights, responsiveness, and quality of service fully met our expectations.'
- 'The team was excellent at managing the complex and sophisticated matters we engaged them with. They quickly identified the key problems, understood the issues in depth, and provided clear, practical strategy on how to handle the challenges. What impressed me is their ability to grasp not only the legal side but also highly specific technical aspects.'
Key clients
- Bulgarian Energy Holding
- Bulgargaz
- Bulgartransgaz
- ICGB (Natural Gas Interconnector Greece – Bulgaria)
- Meridiam / SOF Connect
- Bulgarian Electricity System Security Fund
- REWE Group / BILLA
- Association of Modern Trade
- Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria
Work highlights
Represented the Bulgarian Energy Holding and its subsidiaries Bulgargaz and Bulgartransgaz in an antitrust case before the General Court of the EU, resulting in full annulment of the EC’s decision regarding an alleged abuse of dominant position in the energy sector.
Advised the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the granting of €25m restructuring state aid and the preparation of a restructuring plan for the Bulgarian postal operator (Bulgarian posts), achieving approval from the European Commission under the R&R Guidelines.
Advising BILLA Bulgaria on an antitrust investigation initiated by the Commission on Protection of Competition examining potential anti-competitive practices leading to high food prices.
Practice head
Nikolay Daskalov
Other key lawyers
Milena Muraveeva