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Diana Milkova

Diana Milkova

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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2 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Diana Milkova is a highly regarded legal professional with extensive expertise in employment law, corporate law, privacy and data protection and dispute resolution. She plays a key role in advising domestic and international clients on complex employment and labour matters, including workforce restructuring, executive terminations, collective dismissals, employee liability, and compliance with Bulgarian and EU labour regulations.

Diana has notable experience in employment-related litigation, representing clients in wrongful termination disputes, employee claims, and compliance investigations. She also assists multinational companies in structuring their employment policies, negotiating contracts, and handling issues related to cross-border employment, including the hiring of non-EU citizens in Bulgaria.

With a strong background in privacy and data protection, Diana Milkova supports clients in developing privacy policies, drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, managing international data transfers, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations. She also conducts audits and training sessions on data protection best practices.

Diana Milkova is sought after for her strategic approach, practical advice, and deep understanding of labour regulations, making her a trusted advisor for companies across industries such as financial services, IT, manufacturing, construction, and retail.

Publications

Diana is a co-author of Chambers & Partners Employment Law and Practice and Employment Trends and Developments Guides for 2024 and Lexology Index Panoramic Labor and Employment Guide for 2024.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/Commercial - Bulgaria

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Individual Editorial

Diana Milkova regularly assists corporate clients with contractual, corporate governance and restructuring matters.

Employment - Bulgaria

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Diana Milkova assists clients with employment contract alterations, redundancy proceedings and corporate transfers. Her clients are also active across a range of industries.

Strengths

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  • Diana is responsible and has clear priorities and reflections on possible business impacts.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • She is prompt, accurate and never over promises.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • Working with Diana is always a pleasure. She is always replying fast and is easy to reach.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • Diana Milkova always provides efficient, competent and high-standard services.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • Diana is highly responsive, efficient and shows deep knowledge in both corporate and commercial law.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • Diana Milkova is very easy to communicate with, and has exhaustive energy and an innovative approach.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

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