Cobalt has successfully represented Eolus Vind subsidiary Pienava Wind before Latvia's Administrative Regional Court in a dispute against the Tukums Municipality for the approval of the construction of a 22-turbine wind farm.
Cobalt Advises on EUR 100 Million Latvenergo Green Bonds Issuance
Cobalt has advised Latvenergo AS on its issuance of EUR 100 million five-year green bonds with a fixed annual interest rate and a yield to maturity of 2.42%.
Triniti Advises Enersense on Increasing Stake in Empower
Triniti has advised Enersense on the exercise of its call option to increase its shareholding in the local Latvian affiliate Empower.
The Buzz in Latvia: Interview with Maris Vainovskis of Eversheds Sutherland
The word of the day in Latvia is resilience – that of the M&A market, capital markets, and overall business sectors, according to Eversheds Sutherland Partner Maris Vainovskis.
Ellex Advises on Global Restructuring of ED&F Man Group
Ellex has advised the coordinating committee of ED&F Man Group’s senior creditors in refinancing and extending the group’s financial debt, with the transaction taking place simultaneously in over 30 jurisdictions.
Walless Advises Lumi Capital on Acquisition of Indi Business Center in Riga
Walless has advised Lumi Capital on its acquisition of the Indi Business Center in Riga.
On a New Adventure: Patricia Gannon Announces Platforum 9
CEE Legal Matters readers will likely be familiar with Patricia Gannon as one of the founders of Karanovic & Partners. Since her withdrawal from the firm (reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 21, 2020), Gannon ran her own "holistic strategic advisory business" (as reported on October 12, 2020) and, recently, she announced she is working on a new social media app for lawyers – Platforum 9. We caught up with her to learn more about her new project.
Jorens Jaunozols Makes Partner at Sorainen
Former Senior Associate Jorens Jaunozols has been promoted to Partner at Sorainen. He heads the firm's Real Estate sector group in Latvia.
London Calling: Interview with Vladimir Rangeloff, Managing Partner of Kambourov & Partners
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Vladimir Rangeloff of Kambourov & Partners to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
London Calling: Interview with Silvije Cipcic-Bragadin, Director of Cipcic-Bragadin Mesic and Associates
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Silvije Cipcic-Bragadin of Cipcic-Bragadin Mesic and Associates to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
London Calling: Interview with Gabor Bebok, Partner of Pontes Budapest
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Gabor Bebok of Pontes Budapest to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
London Calling: Interview with Oana Ijdelea, Managing Partner of Ijdelea & Associates
On April 5, 2022, leading lawyers from across all of CEE will be coming together for the Dealer's Choice Conference and Deals of the Years Awards Banquet. Leading up to the event, we spoke with Oana Ijdelea of Ijdelea & Associates to learn what they are looking forward to the most.
The Buzz in Latvia: Interview with Karlis Reihmanis of Reihmanis & Partners
The promise of a return to normal, considerable public debt, a controversial WWII compensation ruling, AML-linked blockages, and a potential real estate bubble are the main discussion topics among lawyers in Latvia according to Reihmanis & Partners Partner Karlis Reihmanis.
Edgars Lodzins Makes Partner at Cobalt
Former Specialist Counsel Edgars Lodzins has become a Partner in Cobalt’s Latvia office.
Nauris Grigals Joins Sorainen as Partner
Former TGS Baltics Partner Nauris Grigals has joined Sorainen as Partner and Co-Head of the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice.
Latvia’s Amended Advocacy Law: A Change Affecting all Law Firms
On February 18, 2021, following a five-year preparation period, the Saeima – the parliament of the Republic of Latvia – adopted amendments to the country’s Advocacy Law, addressing, inter alia, the proper corporate form for law firms. Going forward, in Latvia, a law firm must either be a partnership (either general or limited) or a limited liability company. CEE Legal Matters spoke with several Latvian lawyers about the newly amended law.
Marta Cera Becomes Co-Head of Ellex Finance and Tax Practice in Latvia
Senior Associate Marta Cera was appointed Co-Head of Ellex's Finance and Tax practice group in Latvia, alongside Associate Partner Valters Diure.
Real Estate Laws and Regulations in Latvia
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