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Lithuania: new packaging labelling requirements.
Producers and importers must ensure that the packaging of their products placed on the Lithuanian market are labelled in accordance with the requirements prescribed in the Law on Management of Packaging and Packaging Waste of the Republic of Lithuania, approved...
Lithuania: Can you ever be really sure of your surety?
When making substantial changes to an obligation in contractual relations, i.e. the size, the nature of the obligation, etc., the legal consequences associated with the accessory obligation (security of liabilities) should be carefully and professionally assessed. Article 6.87 of the...
Improved regulation of organised tourism travel services in Lithuania.
On July 17th, Section 35-3, Book 6 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania was amended with regard to the provision of organised tourism travel services. The aim of these amendments was to implement the provisions of the...
About Us
Brief facts
- Established in Riga, Latvia in 2008
- Headquarters in Riga, Latvia
- Offices in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Belarus
- 40+ staff firmwide
- 1,200+ clients firmwide
Our Philosophy
Our work philosophy is deeply rooted in a sincere desire to help clients to the best of our ability. We take client matters personally. We deliver down-to-earth advice by our brightest lawyers. This is the essence of the quality delivered by VILGERTS.
Quality and speed is the reason why clients come back to us for more.
History
Gints Vilgerts starts law firm in Riga in 2008 with associate Linda Bērziņa. Soon afterwards Debora Pāvila and Jūlija Jerņeva joined the firm.
In 2011 firm starts its operations in Minsk, Belarus. In 2013 Mr Roman Shpakovsky becomes managing partner of the firm in Belarus.
After ending alliance with Magnusson in 2014 we started operations in Estonia and Lithuania.
In 2016 Mr Kaido Loor joins the firm and becomes managing partner of Estonian office.
In 2017 Mrs Jurate Kugyte joined Lithuanian office and leads daily operations of Vilnius office today.
Recognition
“Excellent negotiation skills.” Legal 500, 2012, Banking & Finance
“The team has a great understanding of our business and what we are trying to achieve. The advice was very practical and usable, and the lawyers offered great solutions, making things understandable and simple.” Chambers & Partners, 2014 Corporate/Commercial
“Very responsive, competent and absolutely first choice in public procurement matters.” Legal 500, 2012, Dispute Resolution
“Outstanding in the competition field.” Legal 500, 2012, EU and Competition
“Brilliant lawyers with strategic skills.” Legal 500, 2014, Corporate and M&A