Corporate/Commercial - Latvia
What the team is known for
Ellex Klavins has an excellent practice group and is a go-to firm for foreign investors. Lawyers in the team regularly advise on high-value and complex transactions, including on regulatory aspects, and provide in-depth M&A expertise across the full range of sectors, including private equity. The law firm also boasts a strong corporate practice, assisting with due diligence and corporate governance. The lawyers act for clients from a wide array of industries including manufacturing, technology and energy.
Strengths
"The team always try to come up with creative solutions. They always deliver, have different lawyers with reputable opinions and are not afraid to share the knowledge of other colleagues within the firm. The lawyers are always quick to respond."
"The work is organised and the communication is effective."
"Ellex always have our back and support us at every moment of doubt. They always cover all of the matters as a team. The lawyers recognise when our questions are complex and include experts in particular areas when necessary."
"The law firm is speedy in its responses."
Work highlights
Ellex Klavins advised GoCardless on the acquisition of Nordigen.
Notable practitioners
Filips Kļaviņš is a highly reputed figure in the Latvian market, with extensive experience in advising foreign clients on M&A transactions involving Latvia.
Raimonds Slaidiņš assists clients with M&A transactions often covering multiple European jurisdictions. He also advises clients on due diligence of companies as well as commercial agreements. "Raimonds Slaidiņš does an excellent job."