Dispute Resolution - Latvia
What the team is known for
Ellex Klavins has a first-rate dispute resolution practice regularly instructed on complex commercial litigation cases. The team handles contentious administrative cases as well as cases combining the elements of civil and criminal disputes. It acts on a wide range of disputes, including insurance, contractual, debt collection and competition-related matters. It is involved in the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards. The law firm also represents clients in criminal investigations relating to white-collar crime matters. The team is also active in class actions.
Strengths
"The team at Ellex Klavins have a business-oriented view, complete tasks within the promised period and are available."
"The lawyers are experts on concrete subjects and have a very high ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, providing concrete and precise answers, identifying problems and proposing recommendations. Moreover, they can explain complex matters in an understandable way to non-experts."
"The lawyers offer a very high level of care, in-depth knowledge and experience, which allows them to handle complex legal cases. They have the required knowledge and understanding of the customer's business, providing relevant advice."
Work highlights
Ellex Klavins advised Latvijas Balzams on a construction dispute relating to debt recovery and compensation of losses.
Notable practitioners
Jevgēnijs Salims is a senior practitioner and a well-reputed figure in the market. He has a wealth of experience acting for clients in commercial and civil litigation, including debt recovery and insurance disputes.
Daiga Zivtiņa has extensive experience acting for clients in complex corporate and commercial litigation, including insurance matters and debt recovery cases. She additionally assists with criminal proceedings. "She possesses strong knowledge on the subject." "She replies very quickly and is very to the point. We appreciate her responsiveness." "Daiga Zivtiņa is a very experienced and cooperative lawyer."