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Bulgaria: Protection of Trade Secrets When a Former Employee Engages in Competing Activities

Bulgaria: Protection of Trade Secrets When a Former Employee Engages in Competing Activities

The departure of a key employee and the subsequent launch of a competing business is one of the most common scenarios in which a company is exposed to the risk of misuse of confidential information. Although every employee has the right to pursue their career freely on the labour market, this freedom is not unlimited. […]

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The Industrial Accelerator Act: What is the European Commission's New Proposal?

The Industrial Accelerator Act: What is the European Commission’s New Proposal?

On March 4, 2026, the European Commission presented its proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act (hereinafter the “Act”; “IAA”). This regulation is intended to serve as a central pillar of the new “Clean Industrial Deal” and comes as a response to the findings of the Mario Draghi report, which warned that Europe must radically improve

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Bulgaria’s Accession to the Eurozone: What Companies Should Prepare For

Bulgaria’s Accession to the Eurozone: What Companies Should Prepare For

From January 1, 2026, the euro will become Bulgaria’s official currency for invoicing, financial reporting, and all monetary transactions, replacing the lev at the fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 1.95583 leva, as determined by the European Council. Our team has summarized the most important information for companies regarding the introduction of the euro

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Chambers Europe has released its 2025 guide, ranking KDP among the best Bulgarian law firms

Chambers Europe has released its 2025 guide, ranking KDP among the best Bulgarian law firms

Chambers Europe has released its 2025 guide, ranking KDP among the best Bulgarian law firms at Corporate & Commercial and Employment. In the individual lawyer categories, our Managing Partners Ilya Komarevski and Venelin Dimitrov once again were recognized as a leading professional, earning the following rankings: Ilya Komarevski – Band 1 at Employment; Band 2

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A New Step in Bulgaria's Foreign Direct Investment Screening Mechanism

A New Step in Bulgaria’s Foreign Direct Investment Screening Mechanism

On January 31, 2025, the Regulations for the Organization and Activities of the Inter-ministerial Council for Screening of Foreign Direct Investments (the Regulations) were promulgated. This represents another step in the process of implementing the screening procedure for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in the country. Background In 2024, the National Assembly incorporated the screening procedure

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Completion Mechanisms – Locked Box Accounts (Part 3)

Completion Mechanisms – Locked Box Accounts (Part 3)

Unlike the Completion Accounts Mechanism, where the purchase price is finalized after Completion, in the “pure” Locked Box Accounts Mechanism, the purchase price is finalized prior to Signing, when the seller still holds title and control over the Target. Under the Locked Box Mechanism, the Equity Value is determined based typically on the accounts provided

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Amendments to the Cybersecurity Act transposing NIS 2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 are subject to public consultation until 3 August 2024

Amendments to the Cybersecurity Act transposing NIS 2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 are subject to public consultation until 3 August 2024

On 4 July 2024, the Minister of e-Government proposed a bill for amendment to the Cybersecurity Act transposing NIS 2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555. All interested parties may publish their comments on the bill in the public consultation process until 3 August 2024. The amendments in the Cybersecurity Act provide only general risk management and reporting

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