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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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2/12/2020
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Sixth anti-money laundering directive - tougher penalties for acquiring money of non-verified origin
The transposition of the Sixth Directive, which provides for extremely serious penalties for breaches of anti-money laundering legislation, is now on the agenda again.
Tsvetelina Koleva
28/5/2021
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DPC advised the seller in the acquisition of Networx-Bulgaria by BTC
The deal included also the Sofia-based internet and TV provider Online Direct.
Hristo Nihrizov
29/4/2021
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DPC cooperated with CCCCIAP on the subsequent analysis of the impact of legislative acts for 2020
The Commission cited in its analysis the legal opinion of DPC.
DPC Team
6/4/2021
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DPC successful in a dispute over processing genetic data
The dispute was heard before three successive instances.
Assoc. Prof. Martin Zahariev, PhD
2/4/2021
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Metodi Baykushev recognized in the CEE Arbitration Powerlist 2021
The publication showcases the leading practitioners working in the region.
DPC Team
29/3/2021
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Amendments to the Spatial Development Act
Amendments to the Spatial Development Act (SDA) were promulgated in the State Gazette 16/23.02.2021, some of which have aroused lively debate among the professional community. Certain controversial revisions have been criticized and partially vetoed by the president, but the National Assembly has lifted the veto.
Boyana Milcheva
17/7/2018
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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.
19/3/2021
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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
17/3/2021
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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
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Euro in Bulgaria - 7 Things You Need to Know
The adoption of the Introduction of Euro into the Republic of Bulgaria Act prior to the issuance of the Decision of the Council of the European Union enables businesses to align their processes and organise their operations in a timely manner
August 12, 2024
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DPC Shorts: Ivan Alexander Manev on the change in taxation of crypto transactions
Taxes on individuals trading cryptocurrency reduced by legislative amendment
Ivan Alexander Manev
August 12, 2024
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DPC Shorts: Ivan Alexander Manev with some good VAT-related news for small business
From 1 January 2025, the VAT registration threshold for Bulgarian companies is raised to BGN 166,000.
Ivan Alexander Manev
August 9, 2024
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Problems with easements under the Energy Act impede investors and delay RES projects
There is a need for refinement of municipal practice and in some cases - legal changes
Nikolay Kolev
August 5, 2024
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SCC with an interpretative decision on the amount of compensation for copyright infringement
The Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) has finally brought clarity to the issue of damages for author's rights infringement with a new Interpretative Decision. Тhe issues of determining the amount of damages suffered; the recovery of out-of-court costs and the need to prove non-pecuniary damages are addressed.
Konstantin Kostadinov
July 8, 2024
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DPC contributed the Bulgarian part of World IT Lawyers’ AI Regulation Guide
The guide is designed for private companies that try and want to use AI in their work or implement it, and that have cross-border customers
Desislava Krusteva
June 24, 2024
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DPC Advises on Another Major Photovoltaic Power Plant Sale in Bulgaria
Our dedicated Energy, Projects, and Construction Team provided comprehensive legal support throughout the sale of a 70-megawatt photovoltaic project by Electrawinds Bulgaria
Pencho Stanchev
March 18, 2024
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First steps towards ESG compliance in Bulgarian legislation
Changes to the Accountancy Act introduce new European requirements
Ana-Mari Eremieva
March 8, 2024
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National mechanism for screening foreign direct investment related to the security or public order
Today, the Amendments and Supplements Act to the Investment Promotion Act was promulgated. The Act comes into force on Monday, 11.03.2024, and introduces for the first time a mechanism for screening foreign direct investments in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/452 in order to ensure measures for the Bulgarian economy against investments that could endanger national security or public order in Bulgaria.
Nikola Stoychev
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February 26, 2018
Privacy
Martin Zahariev, PHD, presented GDPR at a workshop under a European project
Martin Zahariev, PhD delivered a presentation at a workshop on privacy and education in the context of the so called “once-only” principle.
DPC Team
January 7, 2020
Privacy
Desislava Krusteva gains recognition in the Women in Data 2019 survey
Global Data Review – the leading information source within the data law landscape – has recently released its new survey Women in Data 2019.
DPC Team
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