We are excited to partner with our member Kambourov & Partners Attorneys at Law, who will deliver an exclusive, practical seminar on whistleblower protection, regulatory compliance, and emerging litigation practice under EU Directive 2019/1937 and the Bulgarian Whistleblower Protection Act.
We are also pleased to announce that representatives from the Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP) will be joining the event to share official regulatory insights and guidance.
When: 17 November, 9:30-12:30
Where: Missia Concept Space (23 Mizia Str.)
Work language: Bulgarian
Please note that there will be no translation in English available
Why Attend?
With the enactment of the Whistleblowing Act and transposing EU Directive 2019/1937, compliance is no longer optional—it is a strict statutory obligation. Non-compliance carries legal risks, potential disputes, and regulatory penalties. This event provides actionable guidance on:
- Navigating Legal Exposure: Learn how courts in Bulgaria and the UK interpret whistleblower disputes to mitigate corporate liability.
- Building Compliant Channels: Ensure your organisation’s internal reporting channels meet mandatory regulatory standards set by the CPDP.
- Handling Reports Correctly: Gain clarity on signal admissibility and protect your company from mismanaging reports.
Key Topics Covered
- Legal Framework: Key provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and its transposition through the Whistleblowing Act.
- Signal Admissibility & Classification: Identifying covered reports under the Whistleblowing Act vs. standard internal channels.
- Internal Channels Compliance: Practical requirements and operational standards for obligated entities.
- Whistleblower Protections: Scope of protection and statutory requirements.
- Judicial Perspectives: Analyzing the Whistleblowing Act disputes through Bulgarian and UK court practice.
Meet the Lecturers
1. Milena Todorova – Director of the External Reporting Channels Directorate at the Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP)
Biography: Legal professional with a law degree from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and over 15 years of practical experience in commercial and civil law and litigation. Until December 2024, she ran a successful legal practice specializing in corporate legal services and court representation. She has extensive expertise across various fields, including preparation for and participation in public procurement under the Public Procurement Act (PPA); commercial insolvency – comprehensive consulting, risk management, filing of claims, and representation of parties’ interests in all phases of proceedings; commercial disputes – experience in litigation and out-of-court settlement, drafting various commercial agreements, and contract negotiations; legal representation in litigation related to contracts and commercial transactions; assistance and representation of corporate clients in enforcement proceedings; as well as representation in proceedings before the Arbitration Court at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other ad-hoc arbitrations.
2. Snezhina Datseva – Chief Expert at the External Reporting Channels Directorate at the Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP)
Biography: Holds a Master’s degree in Law from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. She has professional experience in legal services and legal operations in both the private and public sectors. Her career history includes working at law firms, where she provided legal support to individuals and legal entities, focusing on corporate law, property law, contractual relations, and other areas of civil and commercial law. She also possesses litigation experience in representing and defending clients’ interests, as well as experience as an in-house legal counsel for a commercial enterprise. Since September 2024, she has been working at the Commission for Personal Data Protection in the External Reporting Channels Directorate, holding the positions of Senior Expert and Chief Expert. Her professional work is focused on the application of the regulatory framework for whistleblower protection.
3. Mario Arabistanov – Partner at Kambourov & Partners Attorneys at Law, Head of Technology, Personal Data & Cybersecurity Practice
Biography: Mario Arabistanov is a member of the Sofia Bar Association and a Partner at Kambourov & Partners Attorneys at Law. He earned his law degree from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and completed a two-year specialization in English and European Union Law with the British Law Centre. His practice encompasses legal advisory and court representation in data protection and privacy, including compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), national law, regulatory requirements for controllers and processors, and advisory on data subject rights. A key area of his practice involves whistleblower protection under the Whistleblower Protection Act. He advises organisations on establishing and operating internal reporting channels, implementing technical and organizational measures, maintaining confidentiality and protecting reporting persons’ identities, as well as aligning internal policies with domestic and EU regulations.