search icon
Juridiskie pakalpojumi

Litigation & Arbitration

About

Dispute Resolution team is recognized for being able to handle several high-profile cases with very efficient resources. Our goal is to help the client limit the exposure to risks and to reach a favourable outcome as quickly as possible. Team members also hold academic posts and regularly publish practice-specific articles. The academic background and team efficiency delivers a unique benefit for clients in complex litigations.

"The lawyers have a broad knowledge and are able to provide good advice and suggestions on the process and strategy. They always respond quickly with thorough answers, and they are also very proactive in handling cases."

Chambers & Partners

"They work efficiently and understand the exact needs of the client."

Administrative and Public Law

BIT / ICSID Arbitration

Competition Litigation

Employment Disputes

Insolvency

IPR Disputes & Litigation

Product Liability

Real Estate & Construction Disputes

M&A Disputes & Litigation

ADR

Class Actions

Commercial Arbitration & Litigation

Injunctions

Insurance Litigation

Multi-jurisdictional Litigation

Professional Negligence

Enforcement of Foreign court orders

Arbitration in Swedish Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute

Juridiskie pakalpojumi

Experience

    Load more

    Juridiskie pakalpojumi

    Publications

    • Legal trends: M&A tech deals in Europe and US (2024)

      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...

      Read more
    • Should a trademark owner formally react to a similar brand circulating in Latvia?

      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...

      Read more
    • Private damages claims as a result of cartelized procurement in Latvia

      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...

      Read more
    • Public limited liability companies must amend their Articles of Association and disclose their shareholders’ register by 30 June 2024

      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 ...

      Read more
    • Review of M&A deals in Latvia and the Baltic states for the year 2023

      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...

      Read more
    • Non-compete clauses: permissible between potential competitors?

      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...

      Read more
    • Emojis: can they create binding legal contracts in Latvia?

      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...

      Read more
    • The risks attached to unpaid work of a Board Member.

      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...

      Read more
    • Upgrading current distribution agreements.

      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...

      Read more
    • Insurance sales as additional income: brokers, agents, and other insurance distributors.

      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...

      Read more
    • The risk of an undefined salary for a board member in Latvia

      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 ...

      Read more
    • Risks with public contract amendments

      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...

      Read more
    • A company may be subject to the Latvian AML law even if not explicitly stated

      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...

      Read more
    • Update: EU adopts new sanctions package against Russia on 6 October

      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...

      Read more
    • “Lost profits” awarded to a losing bidder – Public Procurement

      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...

      Read more
    • How to avoid delays of registration in the Company Register?

      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...

      Read more
    • Frequently asked questions: Document submission to the Latvian Company Register

      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...

      Read more
    • Spotlight: Private M&A 2023 Latvia

      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...

      Read more
    • Brief Overview: 4 tips in order to obtain a residence permit within 10 business days

      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...

      Read more
    • Remote work Visas are introduced in Latvia

      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...

      Read more
    Juridiskie pakalpojumi

    Related services