The European and national competition law ensures market conditions for the business and guarantees consumers with quality goods and services at an adequate price. The investment and commercial policy of the market participants should be compliant with them otherwise risk of sever material sanctions exists.
We provide legal advice and support with respect to
Antitrust:
- Distribution agreements and cooperation agreements
- Legal representation in antitrust investigations, including assistance in: preliminary investigations, on-site inspections, leniency requests, claims for compensation
- Assistance with inquiries on sector analyses
- European and Bulgarian competition law compliance audits
- Preparation of programs for compliance with European and Bulgarian competition law and employees training
Merger Control:
- Preparation of merger control notifications
- Legal representation
- Ensuring the compliance of the M&A transactions with European and Bulgarian competition law
Unfair Competition under the Competition Protection Act:
- Compliance assessment of promotional and advertising campaigns as well as of commercial practices in the agricultural and food supply chain
- Legal representation in unfair competition investigations
Foreign Investments and State Aid:
- Analysis and assessment of foreign investments for obligation the EC or CPC to be notified under the EU and national FDI regime, preparation of the necessary notifications and legal representation before the EC or the competent Bulgarian authorities and courts
- State aid – compliance analysis and assessment, preparation of notifications and appeals, representation before the EC