ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Administrative law is a fundamental branch of law that governs the relationships between citizens and legal entities on the one hand, and state and municipal authorities on the other, in relation to the exercise of state governance and local self-government.

It is not uncommon for a state or municipal authority to refuse to issue a requested document (e.g., certificates, permits, licenses, etc.) or to remain inactive within the legally prescribed time limits. In such cases, you can turn to our law firm for consultation and assistance to ensure your interests are effectively protected and the desired outcome is achieved.

“Hristov & Dimchev” law firm can assist you at every stage of the administrative procedure you have initiated, guiding you successfully through the complexity of the numerous administrative and bureaucratic requirements stipulated by laws and secondary legislation in the area of administrative legal relations.

Services:

• Challenging and appealing unlawful administrative acts issued by state and municipal bodies, including refusals and cases of inaction (“tacit refusals”), through administrative or judicial procedures;
• Legal assistance at any stage of administrative procedures;
• Full communication and representation before state and municipal authorities;
• Assistance with the preparation and submission of all necessary documents for obtaining building permits under Art. 148 of the Spatial Development Act (SDA), amendments to such permits under Art. 154 SDA, certificates of completion under Art. 181 SDA, processing of Detailed Development Plans (DDP), changes in property status and designation, plot merging and division, etc.;
• Legal assistance for foreign nationals in procedures for acquiring Bulgarian citizenship, obtaining permanent or temporary residence status, and starting employment in Bulgaria;
• Preparation of documents, including full offers for participation in public procurement procedures, assistance with documentation required for signing public procurement contracts, consultations and support during contract execution;
• Legal representation before all court instances in cases related to damages caused by state or municipal authorities under the State and Municipal Liability for Damages Act;

Appealing Act for detection of administrative violation (ADAV), coercive administrative measures, and penalty decrees.