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Our latest thinking on the issues that matter most in business and management.
18/3/2025
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What changes to the ESG legislation does the Omnibus Package bring?
Its primary aim is to improve ESG standards in the European Union, while reducing the administrative burden on business that the current ESG-regulatory framework creates.
13/2/2025
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AI Act (REGULATION 2024/1689): Timeline roadmap
8/1/2025
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Some little known but important features of the insurance contract
9/12/2024
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Employment contract vs. civil contract – six key differences
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1/12/2022
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DPC Shorts: Pavlina Ivanova on construction categories
Depending on the characteristics, significance, complexity and risks of operation, construction in Bulgaria is categorised from the first to the sixth category. Why is construction categorisation necessary? Who is responsible for proper categorization? What is the case law in construction categorization cases? These questions are answered by Pavlina Ivanova, a leading expert in property and construction law.
Pavlina Ivanova
24/11/2022
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DPC Shorts: Viktoriya Veleva on cryptoasset regulation
Interested in crypto assets? Did you know that the institutions are discussing the introduction of a regulation on crypto asset markets? The widespread use of cryptocurrencies and the introduction of new high-tech processes pose a challenge to already established tax and financial regulations at European level. Find out what the EU legislative initiatives are and what they aim to achieve in this video with Viktoriya Veleva, technology and data law expert at DPC. *This video is in Bulgarian
Viktoriya Veleva
18/11/2022
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DPC awarded Law Firm of the Year for Bulgaria 2022 by Who’s Who Legal
Our founding partner Assoc. Prof. George Dimitrov received the prestigous award at a black-tie ceremony held in London on 16 November.
Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov
16/11/2022
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ECJ with new interpretations on the concept of ‘qualified electronic signature’ with reference to a Bulgarian case
At the end of October 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a curious new judgment (case C-362/21) on several issues relating to electronic signatures, and this was initiated upon request for a preliminary ruling from a Bulgarian court (Veliko Tarnovo Administrative Court).
9/11/2022
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DPC Shorts: Ivan Alexander Manev on taxes in real estate transactions
Taxes are definitely not the first thing we think of amidst the excitement surrounding the sale or acquisition of real estate. However, they represent a significant part of the transaction value and it is good to know in advance what tax payments are due and by whom. Tax law expert Ivan Alexander Manev explains in 2 minutes what taxes are due in the main types of real estate transactions. *This video is in Bulgarian.
Ivan Alexander Manev
18/10/2022
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Commentary on the Personal Insolvency Bill
On 6 October 2022 a public consultancy procedure on the Personal Insolvency Bill was opened.
Asen Stefanov
29/9/2022
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Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov has been selected as an international arbitrator at the BIA Court of Arbitration
The newly founded panel includes four lawyers with a proven high level of professional expertise.
Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov
19/8/2022
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A recap of the latest Labour Code amendments in force as of 1 August 2022
Some amendments to the Labour Code came into force on the 1 August. Radina Tomanova summarizes the most important of them.
Radina Tomanova
11/8/2022
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DPC won a case in favour of a medical facility on a request from an employee for additional remuneration for work in COVID-19 conditions
During the emergency epidemic situation, all medical facilities were directly affected economically by the measures against the epidemic, as because of the restrictions on some planned medical activities, the revenue from their activity was significantly reduced.
Sylvina Beleva
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July 17, 2018
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Our experts with a strong verdict on the latest amendments in Bulgarian arbitration laws: “They are unconstitutional”
Believe it or not, you cannot set aside an arbitral award rendered in Bulgaria if it contradicts Bulgarian public policy.
March 19, 2021
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DPC top-ranked by Chambers Europe 2021
DPC ranked in Chambers Europe 2021 for TMT, Competition/Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Tax, Employment, Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate.
DPC Team
March 17, 2021
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One step forward, two steps back: is the Bulgarian Measures against Money Laundering Аct beginning to respond to the actual needs of society?
Further amendments to the Measures Against Money Laundering Act (MAMLA) were promulgated in State Gazette on March 12, 2021. These amendments are part of series of legislative initiatives aimed at combating money laundering
Tsvetelina Koleva
March 2, 2021
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Two new partners in the DPC team
As of 1 March 2021 Donka Stoyanova and Pencho Stanchev have become partners, and Tsvetelina Georgieva and Martin Zahariev - senior associates.
DPC Team
March 1, 2021
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Financial support for micro, small and medium enterprises in the field of intellectual property
In December 2020 the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) established the Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund for the provision of financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that wish to develop their strategies in the field of intellectual property and to protect their rights at national, regional and European Union level.
February 24, 2021
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The Audio-Visual Media Services Directive already implemented in the local Radio and Television Act
On 22 December 2020, a new Act for amendment and supplement to the Radio and Television Act was promulgated in the State Gazette and entered into force on the same day. With the amendments, Bulgaria has finally transposed Directive (EU) 2018/1808
Nikola Stoychev
February 17, 2021
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DPC’S IP Practice ranked high by WTR1000
The IP team of DPC retains its silver position in the annual ranking of World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 - the only independent guide dedicated to identifying the world's leading trademark professionals.
February 9, 2021
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2021 - Amendments to the VAT Act
At the end of 2020, amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (VATA) were published in the State Gazette. The amendments transpose 2 European directives on e-commerce and distance selling of goods to consumers established on the territory of the EU. Important amendments to the act were made in connection with the expiry of the Brexit transitional period. Our tax law experts Boyana Milcheva and Ivan Alexander Manev review the changes in brief.
Ivan Alexander Manev
February 2, 2021
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Acquiring Property in Bulgaria After Brexit
The withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) has had an impact on the regime and the possibility of British nationals to acquire ownership of property in Bulgaria.
Alexander Todorov
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July 25, 2023
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New adequacy decision for safe and trusted EU-US data flows
As a consequence of the new decision personal data can flow from the EU to US companies participating in the Framework without additional data protection safeguards.
Desislava Krusteva
June 9, 2022
Privacy
The balance between freedom of expression and data protection
The balance between the right to freedom of expression and information and the right to data protection has been the center of discussion for quite some time now, especially in the context of journalistic activities. As both rights are not absolute, the question is – which right overrules the other?
June 10, 2020
Privacy
Personal Data Protection in the Context of Assignment of Receivables (Cession) Agreement
Pursuant to the assignment of receivables agreement the creditor under a certain receivable assigns it to a third party. As the assignment procedure involves the processing of personal data of a third party – a debtor that is not a party to the agreement, a thorough examination of the personal data protection rules and their applicability to the assignment of receivables is required.
DPC Team
July 16, 2020
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CJEU Invalidates EU-US Privacy Shield, but Considers the Standard Contractual Clauses Valid?
On 16 July 2020 the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a preliminary ruling with significant importance regarding the instruments for transfer of personal data outside the EU to the so called “third countries”, in particular to the US.
Assoc. Prof. Martin Zahariev, PhD
December 3, 2020
Privacy
The European Data Protection Board issued new guidelines on the concepts of data controller and data processor
Оn September 2, 2020 the the EDPB issued Guidelines on the interpretation of the concepts of data controller, joint controller and data processor, providing clarifications and detailed guidance, throughout useful examples, in order to ensure consistent and harmonised approach within the EU and the EEA.
DPC Team
November 17, 2021
Privacy
New standard contractual clauses under GDPR adopted by the EU Commission
On 04 June 2021 the European Commission issued two sets of standard contractual clauses (SCC) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): 1. SCC for the transfer of personal data to third countries (below “New Transfer SCC”); and 2. SCC between controllers and processors within EU (below “Controller-Processor SCC”).
Desislava Krusteva
May 23, 2018
Privacy
Hristo Nihrizov, Partner at DPC, gave an interview with Radio Plovdiv
Тhe bill on the amendment and supplement to the Personal Data Protection Act, which is to be adopted in the coming months, was also discussed
DPC Team
May 4, 2018
Privacy
Martin Zahariev guest in the morning block of TV EUROPE “EUROPE MORNING”
He presented his opinion on the new dating service of Facebook, the Cambridge Analytica scandal...
DPC Team
March 30, 2018
Privacy
Desislava Krusteva is now a certified information privacy manager
The newly-acquired certificate is the second one that IAPP has conferred on Ms. Krusteva.
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