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Provided by COBALT

  • Strong cross-border competition law practice group operating from COBALT offices in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Our team of competition law experts assists local and international clients with all aspects of national and EU competition laws. We understand the economics of competition law and are familiar with sector-specific regulations.
  • One of the most mature competition law practices on the Latvian market with 5 lawyers, including two partners and three associates.
  • Profound expertise in vertical restraints matters and dominance cases, with a particular emphasis on regulated industries such as energy, banking, pharmaceuticals, waste management, and transport, is held.
  • The most experienced team in Latvia for private enforcement defence assignments and complex merger clearances consists of four lawyers who specialize in state aid matters.


Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Latvia

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What the Team is Known For

The market-leading team at COBALT boasts a broad competition law practice. It assists clients with merger control notifications and disputes arising from the Latvian Competition Council's clearance decisions. The team offers additional expertise in behavioural investigations and subsequent damages actions. Team members also advise clients on state aid matters and competition law compliance mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • COBALT assisted the Ministry of Transport with a dispute concerning an alleged breach of state aid rules and possible circumvention of merger control rules.

Strengths

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COBALT is my first choice in Riga.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
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We like the team very much. The lawyers respond quickly and are open minded and super flexible.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
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COBALT has managed to acquire top expertise in all areas, so no matter the issue you ask about, you get unparalleled advice.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
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The team provides perfect responses when the situation requires that.

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Notable Practitioners

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Uģis Zeltiņš
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Uģis Zeltiņš
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Uģis Zeltiņš is highly regarded for his broad competition law practice, which covers merger filings, cartel investigations, damages actions and state aid matters. He additionally represents clients in appeals against fines imposed for alleged bid-rigging.

Uģis Zeltiņš has gained our trust with his track record of quality.

He brings solid presentation skills, clear thinking and an awareness of corporate politics.

Uģis Zeltiņš is a stand out for competition.

He stands out for his analytical mind, good and broad understanding and the quality of his work.

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Members

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Uģis Zeltiņš

Uģis Zeltiņš

Head of Department

Clients

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Latvenergo

Lidl Latvija

Moller Baltic Import

airBaltic

Industries

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Consumer & Retail

Defence & Security

Energy, Infrastructure, & Utilities

Financial Services

Food Industry

Healthcare

Hospitality & Leisure

Insurance

Manufacturing & Industrial

Media & Entertainment

Pharma & Life Sciences

Public Sector

Real Estate & Construction

Technology

Transportation & Logistics