Leading Individuals

Next Generation Partners

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Shipping and transport in Latvia

Cobalt

With a client roster comprising major names in air, sea and rail transport, Cobalt handles mandates from initial tendering processes, through negotiations and acquisitions, to disputes. Gatis Flinters leads the team and has experience acting for a range of foreign and domestic clients. Uģis Zeltiņš and Maija Tipaine have expertise in disputes and arbitrations, while Mārtiņš Tarlaps brings further expertise on regulatory matters to the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gatis Flinters


Autres avocats clés:

Uģis Zeltiņš; Maija Tipaine; Mārtiņš Tarlaps


Principaux clients

airBaltic


Kuehne+Nagel


Latvijas Dzelzceļš


CF&S Latvia


LSC


Moller Baltic Import


MSC


Riga International Airport


Skultes Kokosta SIA


Rīgas Satiksme PSIA


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Austrian company Swietelsky AG, as a party of the winning consortium in the international tender for the construction of Rail Baltica station and related infrastructure at the Riga International Airport, on various issues.
  • Assisting national airline Air Baltic with contracting and negotiating matters related to the development of its Maintenance Repair & Operation hangar at its home base, Riga International Airport.
  • Advising the Baltic importer of Volkswagen Group and Audi vehicles on day-to-day issues.

Ellex

Ellex continues to be a prominent player in the Baltics transportation space. The firm handles financings, regulatory and compliance work, EU-related matters, and litigation. Alongside matters affecting the aviation, shipping and rail sectors, the firm also has considerable experience handling cases involving transport infrastructure, and oil and gas transportation. Raimonds Slaidiņš oversees both the shipping and transport, and  the corporate and M&A teams. On the disputes side, Daiga Zivtiņa is a key contact, especially in cases entailing public procurement and insurance. Valters Diure, co-head of the finance and tax group, is noted for his work on aviation matters, including transactions, sales and leasebacks.

Responsables de la pratique:

Raimonds Slaidiņš


Autres avocats clés:

Daiga Zivtiņa; Maris Brizgo; Valters Diure; Edvijs Zandars


Les références

‘Knowledgeable experts in the relevant field.’

‘Strong communication skills and proactive approach.’

‘Provide very high value add to our institution.’

Principaux clients

Veho Oy AB


Heisterkamp Transportation Solutions


Bombardier Inc.


DVB Bank


Erste Group Bank AG


Chorus Aviation


Nordic Aviation Capital


Finnlines Plc


DFDS


JP Morgan


BNP


Aercap


Les Bergeries de Palombaggia


Audi


Volvo Trucks Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Jackson Square Aviation on purchase and leaseback financing to airBaltic, including the delivery of one Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
  • Representing Volvo Trucks corporation in follow-on damages claims in Latvia in relation to the European Commission decision regarding participation in the trucks cartel.
  • Advising Natixis on acting as a lender and a security trustee in a financing transaction for KGAL Investment Management GmbH & Co. KG, which has carried out sale and leaseback arrangements for three new Airbus A220-300 aircraft with airBaltic.

Sorainen

Sorainen is regularly engaged for advice on some of the region’s leading transportation matters. The firm has experience acting for both private and public entities. The team has a strong presence across Latvia’s aviation, shipping, and logistics sectors, where it has handled financings, transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes. Valts Nerets heads up the firm’s transport and logistics team. Elvis Grinbergs is another key contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Valts Nerets


Autres avocats clés:

Elvis Grinbergs


Les références

‘Sorainen are true experts with an in-depth understanding of the industry’s regulations, compliance, and litigation nuances. My needs were always prioritised, and legal strategies were tailored to my needs.’

‘Sorainen delivers results. The team is dedicated to the clients and highly knowledgeable. I was impressed by their clear and open communication.’

‘Valts Nerets is the clear thought-leader on the market. Very skilled with strategic thinking.’

Principaux clients

RB Rail


Cata AB


Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Latvia


KGAL Investment Management


Pilna Servisa Līzings


Stena Line


GD&L Services


A.C.B., Binders, and TIIC (Portugal)


Bolt Services


Renta Group


Patria Latvia


Thermo Fischer Scientific


Aviation Working Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising RB Rail AS on the establishment of the European-width fast double-track Rail Baltica railway project.
  • Advised the Kekava ABT consortium on signing the DBFM contract with the Latvian state for the Kekava bypass on the Via Baltica route.
  • Advised Stena Line on the aquisition of the operations of the ferry and RoRo terminals at the Port of Ventspils.

Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns

Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns advises a range of shipping, rail, petroleum transport, and logistics clients on complex M&As and SPAs, as well as assisting with relevant sanctions compliance and employment issues. Practice head Māris Vainovskis advises on financings and M&As, with further specialisms in corporate and EU law. Ilze Kramiņa is active in the dispute resolution space. Ginta Krukle brings experience in public law, including environmental impact assessments, to the group. Jānis Siliņš is noted for public procurement work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Māris Vainovskis


Autres avocats clés:

Ilze Kramiņa; Ginta Krūkle; Jānis Siliņš


Principaux clients

Liepāja Special economic zone Administration


LatRosTrans, LLC


SIA LSC (formerly Latvian Shipping Company)


Rīgas Satiksme, municipal JSC


SIA “Rīgas universālais termināls”


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully represented LLC LatRosTrans in a case brought against it by Belarusian company Druzba concerning the need to declare ownership rights to technological oil located in a pipeline.
  • Representing LSC in an employment dispute.
  • Advising RP SIA Rīgas Satiksme on its dealings with employee trade unions.

Kronbergs Cukste Levin

Led by Vineta Čukste–Jurjeva, Kronbergs Cukste Levin operates across the Latvian transportation space, with considerable strengths in rail and logistics. Clients consist of a plethora of both public and private, domestic and foreign enterprises. Recently, the firm has been engaged in a number of rail restructuring matters, with other highlights spanning the corporate and disputes spaces. Associate Normunds Orols brings in-house experience from her time at the Ministry of Transportation to the group. Reinis Papulis is noted for his knowledge of related GDPR matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vineta Čukste–Jurjeva


Autres avocats clés:

Valters Kronbergs; Reinis Papulis; Normunds Orols


Principaux clients

RB RIX Engineers PS


Ministry of Transportation of Latvia – Government of Latvia


DHL EXPRESS


DHL LOGISTICS Global transportation and logistics


DB Schenker


Moller


Baltijas Sporta Auto


GEFCO – International transportation and Logistics company


Latvian Railways – National rail company


Latvenergo – Latvian energy monopoly


LDz Cargo


European Railway Lines (major participant in Rail Baltica project)


Solaris Bus


RSS (Latvian Railway Service company)


Avesco (dealer of Caterpillar construction and farming equipment, tractors)


Moller Baltic


Baltijas Sporta Auto (Porsche dealership)


AD Baltic


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Forma 2 on the construction of the Rail Baltica railway station at Riga International Airport.
  • Advising DHL Express and DHL Transportation and Logistics on a variety of transportation and logistics issues.
  • Provided a legal opinion regarding services tariffs for LDZ Cargo.

TGS Baltic

TGS Baltic advises clients across the shipping, automotive, logistics, and rail sectors on a set of matters both contentious and non-contentious. This includes advice on contracts and compliance, as well as transactions. The team also boasts disputes capabilities and has experience representing clients before the Latvian Competition Council. Head Andra Rubene specialises in M&A and corporate matters, with further experience in distribution and logistics issues. Ivars Grunte is active in the contentious sphere, with specialisms in customs and tax disputes, together with sanctions. Linda Štrause and associate Arina Stivriņa are also noted.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ivars Grunte; Andra Rubene; Arina Stivriņa


Autres avocats clés:

Linda Štrause


Les références

‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market. The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’

‘A very energetic, practical and goal-oriented team. Excellent work.’

Principaux clients

DPD Latvija SIA


MyBee Latvia SIA


Nord/LB


L K I SIA


Latvijas sabiedriskais autobuss SIA


Graanul Pellets


LDZ Cargo SIA, AS Latvijas dzelzceļš (State owned company)


Auto-Bon Oy


VAS Latvijas Dzelzceļš (Latvian Railway)


Moller Auto Baltic SIA


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising DPD Latvija SIA on shipping and transport regulatory and contract law matters.
  • Assisted car lease company MyBee SIA with a package of templates relating to its contracts and terms of use.
  • Assisted German ship financing bank Nord/LB with an intended bareboat registration of MV TRAVETAL under the Latvian flag.

WALLESS

With clients based across the Baltics and Europe, WALLESS is particularly active in the aviation, automotive and rail sectors. The practice has considerable expertise assisting clients with large public procurements, alongside day-to-day regulatory and contractual matters. Sintija Radionova and Kristīne Gaigule-Šāvēja jointly lead the team; the former has significant disputes expertise, while the latter is noted for her public procurement, real estate and construction knowledge. Competition is a focus for senior associate Andis Ozoliņš, while GDPR and regulatory matters are often handled by associate Zane Bormane.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kristīne Gaigule-Šāvēja; Sintija Radionova


Autres avocats clés:

Konstantīns Teļakovs; Andis Ozoliņš; Zane Bormane


Principaux clients

Škoda Vagonka A.S.


Škoda Transportation


ŠKODA ELECTRIC a.s


Consortium “BERERIX”


SIA Havas Latvia


TAV Airport group companies


Alpha Shipping Company SIA


Siemens Mobility Oy


Modus Group companies – Baltijas Sporta Auto SIA


AmberStone Group


L-EKSPRESIS SIA


TILTS SIA


EDGE AUTONOMY Riga, SIA


A.C.B. AS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Škoda Vagonka A.S. on the fulfilment of a public procurement contract for the supply of 32 electric trains.
  • Advised Siemens Mobility Oy on railway infrastructure procurement.
  • Advising the TAV Airport Group companies on operations in Riga International Airport.