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Our banking practice mostly works against banks on behalf of corporate clients. Typical work is refinancing, leveraged buy-out financing, preparation and enforcement of sureties. In fintech sector, we cover mostly regulatory issues and help clients in M&A deals. Established financial institutions typically engage us due to excellence in public procurement, GDPR, litigation.
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April 5, 2024
by Gints Vilgerts, Managing Partner
The IBA’s 7th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference took place in Barcelona on 14–15 March 2024. It was generously attended by prominent deal makers and leading lawyers from all over the world. Below is a summary of key takeaways from the conference attended by Gints Vilg...
March 19, 2024
by Brigita Tērauda, Partner
Traditionally, companies, for one reason or another, seek to avoid litigation as much as possible. This is totally understandable, litigation is time and resource consuming and for the most part, unpredictable. In this regard, to date, there has been no very active litigation practice before the Latv...
March 11, 2024
by Debora Pāvila, Partner
Is it simply enough for the claimant to rely on the decision of the Competition Council? The construction cartel saga has thoroughly disturbed the calm waters of private damages claims in Latvia, in which the EU Damages Directive has so far been relatively unused in practice. However, sinc...
February 5, 2024
by Elīza Grīnvalde, Senior Associate
To date, the shareholders’ register of a public limited liability company (akciju sabiedrība) have been only accessible via internal processes within the company itself or the central securities depositary [centrālais vērtspapīru depozitārijs]. The shareholders’ register is accessible ...
February 5, 2024
by Reinis Sokolovs, Partner
The year 2023 witnessed a decline in the number and value of Latvian and Baltic M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) The war in Ukraine, energy risks, supply chain disruptions and inflation have continued to pose challenges for deals, as in previous years. Additionally, this year has seen new hurdles...
November 23, 2023
by Charles Clarke, Expert Counsel
Non-compete clauses are nothing new and common business practice to ensure the necessary fulfilment of agreements and to protect common interests. Such clauses are compatible with competition rules so as long as their duration, subject matter and geographic scope do not go beyond what is reasonably n...
November 22, 2023
by Agris Dēdelis, Associate
On 8 June 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a supplier’s claim for debt collection from the buyer for the supply of linseed was justified due to the fact that the buyer had agreed to the terms of the contract by sending the supplier a “👍” or raised thumb emoji (see KING'S BENCH FO...
June 13, 2023
by Agris Dēdelis, Associate
Nearly all natural and legal persons who engage in an economic activity encounter debtors who deliberately evade fulfilment of their obligations or attempt to do so in an unlawful or unethical manner. It is emphasised, such behaviour by a debtor is wholly unacceptable and illegal. There are variou...
May 16, 2023
by Elīza Grīnvalde, Senior Associate
Distribution agreements are a common business tool used by manufacturers to establish relationships with distributors and expand their reach in different markets. A distribution agreement is a legal agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the distribution relationship, including the right...
May 16, 2023
by Madara Zeltiņa, Associate
According to the Latvian Law on Insurance and Reinsurance Distribution (hereinafter, “the Law”), insurance distribution is defined as: “the provision of recommendations, offering of insurance, preparation of necessary documents for the conclusion of an insurance contract, explanation of the ter...
May 16, 2023
by Gints Vilgerts, Managing Partner
Under the respective provision of the Commercial Law (Article 221) in Latvia, it is stated and confirmed by the Senate (see case No. C33594518, SKC-71/2022) that a board member has the right to remuneration corresponding to their duties and the financial condition of the company. The issue of the ...
December 21, 2022
by VILGERTS law firm
The correct application of procurement contract amendments has always been a hot topic. This is supported by the list of the Procurement Monitoring Bureau's (“PMB”) most commonly discovered inconsistencies throughout the procurement procedure, where, among other things, the proposed method for am...
December 20, 2022
by Elīza Grīnvalde, Senior Associate
Accountants, legal service providers, financial institutions and real estate brokers clearly understand their role as subjects of the Latvian Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Act (“AML Law”). However, what about companies operating in other sectors...
November 10, 2022
by Diāna Ķīse, Junior associate
On 6 October 2022, the Council of the European Union adopted the latest package of sanctions against Russia over the illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions (the “Eighth Package”). [1] The Eight Package was published in the Official Journal of the E...
November 4, 2022
by VILGERTS law firm
The Procurement Monitoring Bureau (the “IUB”) is the Latvian governmental authority which hears disputes about the outcomes of the procurement procedures most frequently and before ever proceeding to court. Losing tenderers are mostly interested in receiving the green light to sign the contract a...
October 20, 2022
by Elizabete Bartansone, Associate
When establishing a company or changing its management board, article 416 of the Law “On the Register of Companies of the Republic of Latvia” (likums “Par Latvijas Republikas Uzņēmumu reģistru”) may turn out to be a cornerstone in the process. This article conveys the obligation of the Com...
September 27, 2022
by Elizabete Bartansone, Associate
VILGERTS provides daily legal assistance across a spectrum of corporate matters including, but not limited to, management board changes, company establishment and the liquidation of companies. In this publication, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions on procedure, necessary documen...
September 21, 2022
by Gints Vilgerts, Managing Partner
Gints Vilgerts and Jūlija Jerņeva provide an up-to-date analysis of the current legal framework, opportunities, challenges and risks that may arise during the various stages of simple or complex private M&A transactions in Latvia. It is imperative both stakeholders and practitioners are...
September 1, 2022
by Diāna Ķīse, Junior associate
As the world is facing unprecedented times, the immigration process has become more advanced and lengthier than before. Due to VILGERTS’ extensive experience in the immigration sphere, we have summarised four crucial aspects that should be considered before beginning the process of obtaining a temp...
June 7, 2022
by VILGERTS law firm
On 2 June 2022, the parliament (Saeima) of the Republic of Latvia passed amendments to the Immigration Law[1], which specifically introduces remote work visas in Latvia (hereinafter, “RWV”). RWV’s are intended for third-country nationals whose employment characteristics allow them to work remot...