Nikola Stoychev
Partner

Nikola Stoychev
About Me
Nikola's main areas of practice include telecoms, media, digital & technology, administrative, EU and constitutional law, cybersecurity and 5G.Nikola has an in-depth knowledge of the applicable media legislation and all relevant stakeholders, incl. content creators (e.g. broadcasters, OTT providers), telecom/platform operators (e.g. cable, satellite, IPTV), the societies for collective management of rights, the public authorities involved in the media sector, and consumers.

He has been advising multiple clients daily on all aspects of the provision of electronic communications services and networks such as the acquisition and allocation of numbers and spectrum, cybersecurity of 5G networks, reporting obligations of platform and network operators, consulting on and drafting of all types of B2B and B2C agreements and general terms and conditions for services (e.g. internet access, TV services, OTT services, VoIP services, mobile and fixed telephony, access to network infrastructure, etc.), advising on the requirements for retention of traffic data, assistance with licensing, registration and notification requirements.

He is particularly well-versed in the regulatory framework for conduct of all types of elections and the applicable legislation to political parties, coalitions, and independent candidate nomination committees.

Nikola took part in the drafting of legal statements to the Constitutional Court in high profile cases concerning the constitutionality of provisions of the Electronic Communications Act with regard to the retention and access to traffic data by local authorities. In both cases the arguments of Nikola’s team were highly regarded and upheld by the Court to the effect that the said provisions have been declared unconstitutional.
Link To Corporate Profile
https://www.dpc.bg/team-members/nikola-stoychev
Education
Professional Associations
In 2020, Nikola was appointed as a correspondent for the European Audiovisual Observatory to the Council of Europe for Bulgaria.
Published Articles
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Practice Areas
Corporate
Data Privacy & Information Security
Intellectual Property
Media, Advertising & Entertainment
Regulatory
Sports
Technology

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Firm:
Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. (DPC)
Office Address:
Bulgaria
1303 Sofia
28, Todor Alexandrov Blvd., Fl. 7
Tel:
+35924214201
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Work phone:
+35924214201
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Email:
[email protected]
 

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