On June 7, 2023, the Arbitration Association of Central and Eastern Europe – ArbCEE – was officially launched in Bratislava.
Latvia: Supreme Court Sheds Light on Liability of Building Owners for Accidents on Premises
At the end of 2022, the Latvian Supreme Court finally made a judgment in one of the dozens of civil cases stemming from the so-called Zolitude tragedy. 54 people died and dozens were injured back in 2013, when the roof of a trade center located in one of the suburbs of Riga, Zolitude, collapsed.
Cobalt and Walless Advise on Linas Agro Group's Acquisition of Grybai LT
Cobalt has advised the Linas Agro Group on its acquisition of Grybai LT from Auga. Walless advised Auga.
Cobalt and Ellex Advise on BaltCap's Acquisition of Senior Baltic
Cobalt has advised BaltCap on its acquisition of Senior Baltic from Orpea. Ellex advised the seller.
Cobalt Advises 888 Holding on Sale of Two Latvian Businesses to Paf Consulting
Cobalt has advised the 888 Holding on its sale of two Latvian businesses – Mr. Green Latvia and William Hill Latvia – to Paf Consulting for a total consideration of up to EUR 28.25 million. QAP Legal reportedly advised Paf Consulting.
Skrastins & Dzenis Advises Darta on Acquisition of Riga Real Estate
Skrastins & Dzenis has advised Darta on its acquisition of a real estate property in Riga from Gulf RE and Grandlion RE.
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Sorainen and Cobalt Advise on BaltCap Acquisition of Hansab
Sorainen has advised BaltCap on its acquisition of a 70% stake in the Hansab Group. Cobalt advised Hansab's majority shareholders on the sale.
Cobalt Successful for Tukuma Auto Against Autotransporta Direkcija
Cobalt has successfully represented the interests of Tukuma Auto in a dispute against the Road Transport Administration in Latvia regarding amendments to procurement agreements executed with Nordeka for the provision of public transport services by buses on regional route networks.
Maris Liguts Returns to Private Practice as Fort Legal Partner
Former Baltic International Bank Management Board Member Maris Liguts has returned to private practice by joining the Riga office of Fort Legal as a Partner, starting May 2023.
Ellex Advises Adven Group Companies in Latvia on Joining Global Financing
Ellex has advised the Latvia-based companies of the Adven Group on joining the consolidated financing available to the Adven Group globally, secured by commercial pledges.
Cobalt and Ellex Advise on Amber Beverage Group EUR 30 Million Bond Issuance
Cobalt has advised the Amber Beverage Group on its EUR 30 million issuance of four-year senior secured bonds with Signet Bank as the arranger. Ellex was the collateral agent on the issuance.
Sorainen Successful for AS Cata Before Administrative Court
Sorainen has represented Latvian transport company AS Cata before the Administrative Court in a dispute over the right to conclude a public contract for passenger transport in the region of Vidzeme.
Ellex and KPMG Law Advise on Eesti Gaas’ Acquisition of Gaso from Latvijas Gaze
Ellex has advised Eesti Gaas on its EUR 120 million acquisition of Gaso from Latvijas Gaze. KPMG Law advised the seller.
Marta Cera, Anete Dimitrovska, and Edvijs Zandars Make Associate Partners in Ellex in Latvia
Former Senior Associates Marta Cera, Anete Dimitrovska, and Edvijs Zandars have been promoted to Associate Partners at Ellex in Latvia as of April 11, 2023.
Sorainen’s Crespect Receives Legal-Tech Product Development Grant and Closes Seed Investment Round
Sorainen’s cloud-based legal practice management spin-off Crespect has received a EUR 227,000 innovative product development grant from the European Regional Development Fund and has also closed its EUR 605,000 seed investment round.
Sorainen Represents Journalist Inga Springe in Harassment Proceedings
Sorainen has provided pro bono legal representation to Re:Baltica Center for Investigative Journalism journalist Inga Springe in harassment proceedings against Janis Sondars.
Legal Innovation in Continental Europe: A Sneak Peek into Lexpo 2023 with Andrea Miskolczi
As Lexpo – The Legal Innovation Event returns in 2023 after a three-year hiatus, showcasing the latest trends in legal innovation in Continental Europe, CEELM spoke with Dentons Europe Director of Innovation and Member of Lexpo's Advisory Board Andrea Miskolczi to gain an insight into the current state of technology and innovation in CEE, and what the event's attendees have to look forward to.