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Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov

Employment

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Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov

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  • DGKV’s employment team excels as one of the few stand-alone employment law practices on the Bulgarian market. Our employment lawyers are heavily involved in providing legal field specific knowledge to our clients with a view to optimizing every aspect of their operations in Bulgaria and strive to ensure that their specific employment needs are met in an ever-changing business world.
  • Apart from their work in the practice, the lawyers involved in the Employment Law Practice Group derive unique benefit from the opportunity to be part of large transaction teams. DGKV’s exposure to a large number of projects and international experience has enabled DGKV employment lawyers to develop profound expertise in a great variety of employment law matters (both locally specific and in the context of international regulations). 
  • DGKV’s employment and social security team has represented clients in the whole spectrum of employment law issues that may arise in the course of operations of an entity in Bulgaria - in the individual as well as collective labour relations, including handling both individual and collective labour disputes, immigration and work permit requirements for expatriate employees. 
  • DGKV employment attorneys provide pro bono advice to educational institutions and Non-Governmental organizations.​

Clients (50)

  • ABB
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • ABBVIE
  • Accor Services Bulgaria
  • Actavis
  • ALLERGAN Inc.
  • Amdocs
  • Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd.
  • BNP Paribas Bulgaria
  • BMW Group
  • Bunge
  • C3/CustomerContactChannels, Inc.
  • ČEZ, a.s.
  • Chevron
  • Coca Cola Enterprises
  • Dell Europe
  • Deutsche Telekom AG
  • 888 Digital
  • Discovery Communications Europe
  • E.ON AG
  • Forex Capital Markets
  • General Electric
  • General Motors Holding
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • International Personal Finance
  • ITT Defence Limited
  • Legrand
  • Marks & Spencer Group
  • Metro AG
  • Michigan Magnetics Inc.
  • Mini Maritsa Iztok
  • OnProcess Technology, Inc.
  • PALFINGER Produktionstechnik Bulgaria
  • Rail Cargo Austria AG
  • Sanbolic Inc.
  • SITEL GmbH
  • SKF
  • Star Foods
  • TEVA Pharmaceutical Industries
  • VMware Bulgaria
  • William Hill
  • Ajilon Consulting Limited
  • Aventis Pharma International S.A.
  • Cable & Wireless
  • Bloomberg L.P.
  • Carlsberg Breweries A/S
  • Lidl Bulgaria & Co.
  • Malév Hungarian Airlines
  • Merck KGaA
  • OMV Bulgaria

Industries (20)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

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Employment - Bulgaria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov's market-leading employment practice has wide-ranging expertise covering various industry sectors. The high-capacity team is able to handle large-scale projects for major international employers, such as employment issues arising from corporate restructuring and downsizing, including employee transfers and contract terminations. The team also assists with renegotiations of employment agreements and employee dismissals, as well as advising on the formation of HR compliance policies and flexible working schemes. Its expertise further includes data protection and outsourcing matters.

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Strengths

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  • DGKV provides quick and effective responses to queries, presenting advice in a clear manner.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The firm's ability to seamlessly address a wide range of legal needs ensures that even large and multifaceted businesses can rely on its services without encountering gaps or limitations

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Youliana O Naoumova
    Youliana O Naoumova

    Youliana O Naoumova

    Youliana Naoumova heads the employment department and assists a range of notable local and international clients with the full gamut of employment issues, including litigation.

    • Youliana's professionalism, efficiency and dedication make her a valuable partner in navigating complex legal challenges.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Youliana is extremely responsive and articulate.

      Employment respondentEurope
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