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Biography

He represents both domestic and international clients before administrative and civil courts, competition authorities, and regulatory bodies. Emil’s litigation experience covers all procedural stages — from risk assessment and pre-trial strategy to appeals and enforcement — ensuring that every action is coordinated, evidence-based, and commercially sound. He is known for his ability to deconstruct complex factual situations and build arguments that stand equally well before regulators and judges.

In the field of competition and antitrust, Emil advises on restrictive practices, abuse of dominance, merger control, and compliance audits. He designs and implements internal compliance programmes tailored to the client’s size, structure, and risk exposure, ensuring continuous adherence to both Bulgarian and EU competition rules. He has assisted in proceedings concerning cartels, distribution systems, and allegations of unfair trade practices, always focusing on strategic defence and early resolution.

His compliance practice covers the design of regulatory policies and risk-management frameworks that help companies anticipate enforcement before it happens. Emil’s approach is pragmatic — he prioritises sustainable internal processes over theoretical checklists and integrates compliance into the daily decision-making of management and staff.

Emil also has substantial experience in appeals in public procurement decisions and tax audit procedures. He represents bidders and contracting authorities in disputes related to tender evaluation, contract awards, and exclusion decisions, handling tight procedural deadlines with precision and speed. In tax matters, he advises and defends companies during inspections and audits initiated by the National Revenue Agency (NRA), preparing full documentation, managing correspondence with tax officials, and representing clients in administrative and judicial appeals.

In the corporate sphere, Emil counsels management and shareholders on governance structures, director duties, internal policies, and the drafting of key commercial agreements — including distribution, supply, and service contracts. His detailed understanding of contractual risk allocation and regulatory context ensures that clients’ business relationships are both compliant and commercially effective.

Within pharma, healthcare and clinical trials, Emil advises on the complex intersection between regulatory control, corporate operations, and contractual risk, focusing on ensuring lawful and sustainable business conduct under strict oversight environments.

A disciplined and analytical professional, Emil Hristov combines legal depth with strategic awareness. His clients value his direct communication, his ability to simplify complexity , and his commitment to outcomes that are both legally sound and business-oriented.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Law

Emil Hristov is fluent in English.