Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Latvia
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About
Provided by COBALT
One of the largest and most mature dispute resolution practices in Latvia with a team of 22 lawyers.
Acclaimed reputation in arbitration, financial services and intellectual property disputes. Among top practices in administrative law, constitutional law and human rights litigations in Latvia.
Experience in handling cases in international arbitration institutions as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, supervised by lead experts.
Regular contributors and authors of domestic and international publications on administrative and constitutional law (including human rights), arbitration, civil and commercial law, restructuring and insolvency, including commentaries to the respective procedural statutes.
Well-known for advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The firm’s attorneys have represented Mozaīka (a Latvian LGBTQ+ NGO) in proceedings before the Constitutional Court, provided legal assistance to same-sex couples in court proceedings, participated in parliamentary working groups drafting the Civil Union Law, and been outspoken on mass media on these topics. The team has played a pivotal role in fighting to ensure that same-sex families are not discriminated against and receive equal legal protection as married couples, utilizing all the resources available.
Chambers Review
COBALT has a highly rated disputes team handling public, criminal and civil law cases. The law firm stands out for its solid expertise in constitutional and administrative proceedings. It has experience in handling ECHR cases and is also active in international arbitration. The team advises on intellectual property, tax, construction and competition disputes. It acts for clients from the banking, retail and telecoms industries.
Work Highlights
- COBALT represented Eolus in a dispute with Tukums municipality over the municipality’s refusal to accept an environmental impact assessment for a 130 MW greenfield wind farm.
Notable Practitioners
Top-rankedLauris Liepa has vast experience handling a variety of disputes, including representing clients in high-impact administrative and civil proceedings as well as the Constitutional Court.
"Lauris Liepa has a sharp mind."
Mārtiņš Aljēns assists with commercial disputes, regularly dealing with litigation pertaining to the banking sector and debt enforcement proceedings.
Sergejs Rudans is experienced in handling real estate and construction disputes.
Uģis Zeltiņš represents clients in competition disputes. He is also adept at handling insurance and construction-related disputes.
Ranked Lawyers at
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