Representing Rimi Latvia SIA in two administrative litigation cases challenging the decisions of the Latvian Competition Council to prohibit opening of a “Rimi” hypermarket in the shopping mall “Domina” (one of the biggest shopping malls in the capital of Latvia), but allowing the client’s competitor Maxima Latvija SIA to acquire lease rights of the same premises. Previously the premises were leased by another supermarket chain operator Prisma Latvija AS, therefore the transactions were subject to merger control.

Representing Moller Baltic Import SE, the sole importer of VW cars in the Baltics, and Moller Group’s dealers in litigation challenging the decision of the Latvian Competition Council to fine the Moller Group with a record fine of EUR 7.4 million. Upon our request, the administrative court has stayed the proceedings and referred a question to the Constitutional Court. This is the first instance that a competition law issue has been referred to the Constitutional Court.

Advising Monilaite-Thomeko Group (Dayton) on cross – border merger in Latvia, Lithuania and Belarus.

Successfully representing and defending Successfully representing and defending Aliaz Cooperation in full scope tax audit, including defending cross border multiple jurisdiction business cost structures, management fee policies and transfer pricing documentation in full scope tax audit, including defending cross border multiple jurisdiction business cost structures, management fee policies and transfer pricing documentation

Advising Iepirkumu grupa SIA concerning interpretation of specific provisions of the Unfair Retail Practices Prohibition Law.

Representing RIMI Latvia SIA in public consultation process about the Guidelines on the Unfair Retail Commercial Practices Prohibition Law drafted by the Latvian Competition Council.

Assisting a leading direct marketing business in a dispute with the Latvian DPA. We attained the best attainable result for the client.

Acting on behalf of Latvian Food Retailers' Association in lobbying process before the Parliament of Republic of Latvia regarding adoption of the Unfair Retail Practices Prohibition Law.

Legal assistance jointly with Kennedy van der Laan on Belarus law regarding Nike and Converse expansion to Belarus market, including IPR relations, licensing, employment, and competition law matters.

Advising Antalis AS on Latvian and EU competition law in a litigation with the Latvian Competition Council for revocation of a decision finding a prohibited agreement.