PETERKA&PARTNERS Bulgaria represented the local subsidiary of a major European logistics group in a dispute related to VAT and customs duties claimed by the Bulgarian customs authorities. The dispute involved complex legal assessment on the role and liability of a forwarder with respect to VAT and customs duties in cases where the recipient of the goods fails to pay the relevant amounts to the state. The representation was successful at two court instances with a final decision in favour of the client issued by the Supreme Administrative Court.