Cobalt is representing Saeima, the legislature of the Republic of Latvia, before the Latvian Constitutional Court regarding the compatibility of its administrative-territorial reform package with the country's Constitution and the European Charter of Local Self-Governments.
Cobalt Advises Entain on Takeover Offer for Enlabs
Cobalt has advised sports-betting and gaming group Entain on its public offer to acquire all of the shares in Enlabs AB.
Eversheds Sutherland Represents Euromin Holdings Before the Court of Justice of the European Union
The Riga office of Eversheds Sutherland has represented Euromin Holdings Limited before the Court of Justice of the European Union in a proceeding with the Financial and Capital Market Commission.
TGS Baltic Advises GLD Company in Latvian Real Estate Transaction
TGS Baltic has assisted the SIA GLD Company with the sale of a 32.12-hectare property in the Marupe region of Latvia, near Riga, to SIA Septini Marupes Ozoli.
Ellex Klavins Helps SIA Depozita Lepakojuma Operators Make Successful Bid to Become Deposit and Return System Operator for Packaging of Beverages in Latvia
Ellex Klavins represented SIA Depozita Lepakojuma Operators in its successful bid to become a deposit and return system operator for packaging of beverages in Latvia.
Sorainen Launches Private Client Services Team
Sorainen has formed a Private Client Services team, led by Tallinn-based Counsel Kart Anna Maire Kelder.
Cobalt Successful for Betsafe Latvia in Dispute Over Restrictions on Gaming Services
Cobalt’s Riga office has successfully represented SIA Latsson Licensing, the owner of online gaming platform Betsafe Latvia, before the Constitutional Court of Latvia regarding the restrictions on its provision of interactive gaming services during a state of emergency.
Cobalt Advises Eurion Fund on Acquisition of Office Building in Riga
Cobalt has advised Eurion Fund on the acquisition of an office buildng in Townhall Square in the old town of Riga from the Baltic RE Group. Ecovis Convents Law Office reportedly advised the Baltic RE Group on the deal.
Drill Law Firm Opens for Business in Riga
Former Fort Partner Ieva Judinska-Bandeniece and Associated Partners Ramona Miglane and Uldis Judinskis have joined forces to open Drill – a new law firm in Riga focusing on Fintech, IP, and M&A.
Cobalt Helps Biogen Expand to Latvia and Estonia
Cobalt has advised US biotech company Biogen on launching its business in Latvia and Estonia.
Cobalt Advises Flugger on Acquisition of Majority Share in Eskaro Group
Cobalt has advised Flugger on its acquisition of 70% of the shares in the Eskaro Group. Baker McKenzie reportedly also advised the buyer on the deal.
Employee Stock Options in Latvia – Spring is in the Air
Tax Exemption for Employee Stock Options
Sorainen Advises USS Grupp on Acquisition of Securitas Latvia
The Latvian office of Sorainen has advised the USS Grupp on its acquisition of the Latvian branch of the Securitas security services company.
Cobalt Represents LGBT Association Pro Bono Before Constitutional Court
Cobalt, acting pro bono, has represented the "Association of LGBT and Their Friends Mozaika" as amicus curiae before the Constitutional Court of Latvia regarding the right of same-sex couples to parental leave.
Arendt & Medernach Helps INVL Asset Management Launch INVL Sustainable Timberland and Farmland Fund II
Arendt & Medernach has helped INVL Asset Management launch the INVL Sustainable Timberland and Farmland Fund II.
Sorainen Advises Venna Insurance Group on Acquisition of Remaining Shares of Baltic Insurance Company
Sorainen has advised the Vienna Insurance Group on the acquisition of the remaining 9.17% shares in BTA Baltic Insurance Company from AAS Balcia, making VIG the company's sole shareholder.
Sorainen Advises Isnaudas Forest Holding on Sale of Subsidiaries to SCA Mezs Latvija
Sorainen Latvia has advised Isnaudas Forest Holding on the EUR 44.5 million sale of its five subsidiaries to SCA Mezs Latvija. Glimstedt reportedly advised Mezs Latvija on the transaction.
Sorainen Advises Lords LB Baltic Fund III on Sale of Logistics Center in Riga to EfTEN Real Estate Fund 4
Sorainen has advised Lords LB Baltic Fund III, managed by the Lithuanian investment company Lords LB Asset Management, on the sale of a logistics center in Riga to EfTEN Real Estate Fund 4.