Team Experts
Emil Hristov
Emil Hristov is an experienced litigator and legal advisor with substantial practice in commercial disputes, competition and antitrust law, regulatory compliance, public procurement, tax law, corporate governance, and commercial law. His approach combines analytical precision with practical judgement, enabling clients to navigate a complex legal environment with confidence and clarity.
Biography
Attorney Emil Hristov represents Bulgarian and foreign clients before administrative and civil courts, competition authorities, and other regulatory bodies. His litigation experience covers all stages of proceedings — from risk assessment and pre-litigation strategy to appeals and enforcement — with an approach in which every action is coordinated, evidence-based, and commercially sound. He is distinguished by his ability to analyse complex factual situations and build arguments that are equally persuasive before regulators and before the court.
In competition and antitrust law, Emil advises on restrictive practices, abuse of a dominant position, merger control, and compliance audits. He develops and implements internal compliance programmes tailored to the size, structure, and risk exposure of the client, with a view to ensuring lasting compliance with Bulgarian and European competition rules. He has taken part in proceedings concerning cartels, distribution systems, and allegations of unfair commercial practices, placing emphasis on strategic defence and early resolution of the dispute.
His compliance practice covers the development of regulatory policies and risk-management frameworks that help companies anticipate potential risks. Emil’s approach is pragmatic — he prioritises sustainable internal processes over formalism and integrates compliance into the day-to-day decisions of both management and employees.
Emil has substantial experience in appeals against public procurement decisions and in tax revision proceedings. He represents bidders and contracting authorities in disputes concerning the evaluation of tenders, the award of contracts, and exclusion decisions, observing the short procedural deadlines with precision and speed. On tax matters, he advises and defends companies in inspections and revisions initiated by the National Revenue Agency (NRA), preparing the necessary documentation, handling correspondence with the tax authorities, and representing clients in administrative and judicial appeals.
In corporate law, Emil advises management and shareholders on governance structures, directors’ duties, internal rules, and the drafting of key commercial contracts — including distribution, supply, and service agreements. His thorough understanding of contractual risk allocation and the regulatory context helps ensure that clients’ commercial relationships are both lawful and effective.
A disciplined and analytical professional, Emil Hristov combines in-depth legal knowledge with strategic thinking. His clients value his clear and direct communication, his ability to clarify complex issues, and his dedication to results that are both legally sound and business-oriented.
Education:
- Master’s degree in Law
Emil Hristov is fluent in English.
