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Court repeals Latvian Competition Council’s record fine
The Administrative Regional Court has repealed the Competition Council’s EUR 7.4 Mio fine on the distributors of VW cars represented by VILGERTS. This was the highest fine ever imposed by the Competition Council on one group of companies. In the...
The future of privacy: notes from #DCP18
In the near future we will have the choice to board an airplane in 15min if we agree on biometrical recognition through the airport and at the gate. We may also agree to buy tickets to big events based only...
Competition law private damages cases are becoming more predictable
The Court of Justice of the European Union facilitates the process of bringing claims for damages in cases of infringements of competition law. The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (hereinafter – “CJEU”) of 24 October...
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