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YIT implements a unique strategy in the development of Mārpagalmi

Deals & Cases / 19 March 2024 / Jorens Jaunozols, Natālija Grāvele, Martina Ķierpe

YIT, one of the leading construction companies and urban developers in the region of Northern Europe, is developing Mārpagalmi – a new residential quarter in one of the quietest corners of Āgenskalns, on Zemaišu iela, between Māra Pond Square and St. Albert’s Church. More about the project here. More than 600 apartments are planned to […]
The new Iki store will be opened in the Europa shopping centre

Deals & Cases / 8 November 2023 / Simonas Skukauskas, Sandra Aleksandravičienė

We advised IKI Lietuva on signing a lease agreement for commercial premises in the shopping centre Europa. This will be the first IKI store at shopping, entertainment and leisure centres. “As much convenience as possible for our customers is the constant goal of the team. This constantly encourages us to improve, so we are raising […]
Owner of shopping centre Sāga refinances with Rietumu Banka

Deals & Cases / 23 October 2023 / Inese Heinacka, Rūdolfs Eņģelis, Renāte Purvinska, Gabriela Mora Petroviča, Kristers Pētersons

We advised VPH, one of the largest commercial real estate developers in Lithuania; and Riga Retail Park, owner of one of the largest lifestyle shopping centres in Latvia, on receiving a loan totalling EUR 48 million from Rietumu Banka for refinancing. This has been one of the largest loan financing transactions in Latvia in 2023. […]
Sorainen introduces Estonian employment laws in the Clifford Chance Employment App

Deals & Cases / 23 August 2023 / Karin Madisson

Our experts have contributed to the updated version of the employment law application developed by international law firm Clifford Chance. Employment law guide app The Employment Law Guide app is a digital guide that provides an overview of employment law in a large range of key jurisdictions. The topics covered in the guide include, for […]
Energiasalv assessed the environmental sustainability of the project

Deals & Cases / 27 July 2023 / Kaspar Endrikson, Britta Retel, Elina Mizerova

We advised Energiasalv, the developer of Estonia’s first large-scale energy storage system, in relation to the framework for facilitating sustainable investment in the European Union (the so-called EU Taxonomy Regulation). An important part of the green revolution The 500MW hydro-accumulation pump (water storage) to be built in Paldiski is a solution that would allow Estonia […]
Decathlon expands to Estonia

Deals & Cases / 22 March 2023 / Paul Künnap, Mirjam Vichmann, Elina Mizerova

We advised Decathlon Lietuva, the Lithuanian subsidiary of Decathlon, upon negotiating a commercial lease agreement for premises in Estonia, necessary for Decathlon’s entry into the Estonian sports goods market. Major market player Decathlon is the world’s largest seller of sports products. It has more than 2,080 stores and more than 93,000 employees in 56 countries. […]
Judgment in case of EUR 25,000 claim for purchased meat product comes into force

Deals & Cases / 9 March 2023 / Andris Tauriņš, Krista Niklase, Artūrs Kazāks, Sabīne Stirniņa

We provided legal assistance to a food and non-food retail company in a civil action brought by a natural person against a company for damages of EUR 25,000. By the decision of an action session of the Senate, initiation of cassation proceedings in connection with the cassation complaint of the natural person was refused, therefore […]
Claim of EUR 25,000 damages for a purchased meat product is rejected

Deals & Cases / 20 December 2022 / Andris Tauriņš, Krista Niklase

We provided legal assistance to a food and non-food retail company in a civil action brought by a natural person against a company for damages of EUR 25,000. The claim of the natural person against the company was completely rejected by a judgment of the court of appeal. Circumstances of the case The natural person […]
Court of Justice of the European Union issues ruling in landmark EU food safety dispute

Deals & Cases / 8 July 2022 / Allar Jõks, Elina Mizerova, Heidi Rand, Liisa-Maria Puur

We continue advising M.V.Wool, one of the biggest fish producers in Estonia, in a landmark dispute with the Estonian Agriculture and Food Board (AFB) to test the functioning of food safety rules on the EU level and determine the division of competencies between national authorities and EU. As a part of the dispute, the Court […]
American in-location experience management leader Raydiant establishes the largest office outside US in Lithuania

Deals & Cases / 4 May 2022 / Evaldas Dūdonis, Algirdas Pekšys, Giedrė Čitavičiūtė, Barbora Bernatonytė

We advised a leading digital signage and in-location experience platform for brick-and-mortar, Raydiant, on the opening of a new office in Vilnius, Lithuania. The new office will be their second largest location after their San Francisco headquarters. Raydiant plans to onboard 70 new team members this year in their new Lithuania location, and increase that […]
Montonio raises EUR 11 million from the investor of Skype, Wise and Revoult

Deals & Cases / 13 April 2022 / Mirell Prosa, Toomas Prangli, Jane Eespõld, Vladislav Leiri, Kadri Puu

We advised Montonio, an Estonian fintech offering an all-in-one platform for online merchants to accept payments on raising EUR 11 million in a Series A funding round led by Index Ventures. Interest from major market players The funding round was led by Index Ventures, Europe’s leading venture capital fund, which has invested in Skype, Wise, […]
Finnish fund Titanium Baltic Real Estate acquires two Kesko Senukai stores in Latvia and Lithuania

Deals & Cases / 6 April 2022 / Kęstutis Adamonis, Eva Berlaus, Mindaugas Dominykas Baniulis, Julija Kirkilienė, Julius Raškauskas, Rasa Mikutienė, Līva Aleksejeva, Andris Vilisons, Jurgita Mikučionienė, Jūlija Terjuhana, Barbora Bernatonytė

We advised the Titanium Baltic Real Estate fund, managed by the Finnish asset management company Titanium Fund Management Company, on acquiring the DIY company Kesko Senukai’s flagship stores in Vilnius, Lithuania; and Daugavpils, Latvia. Delta turtas and SIA Daugavpils Project 1, the companies which own the stores, have been transferred to the fund by KS […]
Helve launches Future Hub programme

Deals & Cases / 18 February 2022 / Ieva Andersone, Lūcija Strauta

We advised Helve, a service provider of management consulting, communication and digital leadership in the field of innovations and technology. We participated in and advised the client on the drafting of a service agreement for an accelerator programme concluded by the client and the co-organiser. We reviewed amendments written by the co-organiser and supplemented the […]
Stockmann sells malls in Tallinn and Riga

Deals & Cases / 5 January 2022 / Paul Künnap, Mirjam Vichmann, Andra Grünberg, Lelde Laviņa, Jānis Bite, Viktorija Cherkas

We advised Stockmann on the sale of its department store properties in Tallinn, Estonia, and Riga, Latvia to the investment arm of Viru Keemia Grupp (VKG). Notable transaction This was one of the biggest real estate transactions in the Estonian and Latvian markets in 2021. The sale is a part of the corporate restructuring program […]
Sorainen advised lenders on Preses nams project financing

Deals & Cases / 10 December 2021 / Lelde Laviņa, Rūdolfs Eņģelis, Andris Vilisons, Natālija Ešenberga, Santa Rubīna, Inese Heinacka

Sorainen team is advising Nordic Investment bank, an international financial institution; and Citadele banka, one of the leading banks in Latvia, on providing financing to AS PN Project, a company managed by Lords LB Asset Management, for construction of an office complex certified excellent by BREEAM in Riga (Project). Our involvement We performed legal due […]
Finnish real estate fund Titanium acquires Ozols shopping centre in Riga

Deals & Cases / 7 December 2021 / Eva Berlaus, Rūdolfs Eņģelis, Jānis Bite, Ieva Zariņa, Andris Vilisons, Jūlija Triščuka, Jūlija Terjuhana, Māris Simulis

We provided full legal support to the Finnish special mutual fund Titanium Baltic Real Estate (Titanium) in its acquisition of the Ozols shopping centre in Riga from KS Holding, a real estate company co-owned by Kesko, Arturas Rakauskas and Zabolis Partners. The transaction was structured as a share deal and is Titanium’s first acquisition in […]
Construction process of the Rail Baltica station and related infrastructure at Riga international airport has been launched

Deals & Cases / 2 July 2021 / Jorens Jaunozols, Lelde Laviņa, Raivo Raudzeps, Inese Heinacka

On 30 June 2021 a ceremony was held to open the construction site for the Rail Baltica station at Riga International Airport. The event signified the launch of the construction process of the Rail Baltica station and related infrastructure at Riga International Airport. The Project The specific project is part of Rail Baltica – the […]
Contract to reconstruct Rīgas cirks building

Deals & Cases / 13 May 2021 / Lelde Laviņa, Raivo Raudzeps, Jorens Jaunozols

On 13 May 2021, VSIA Rīgas cirks and Aidaco Group entered into a contract to reconstruct the building of Rīgas cirks (Riga Circus). Contract value: EUR 3,201,364.43 + VAT. Project The project is vital because it involves reconstructing an architectural monument of national significance (namely, the historically significant and unique Rīgas cirks building). These works […]
Decathlon continues its development in Lithuania: store to be built in Klaipėda

Deals & Cases / 22 December 2020 / Karolis Kunigėlis

We advised the French sports goods chain Decathlon on concluding an agreement with real estate development company Galio Group on the construction and lease of a new store in Klaipėda. This will be the third Decathlon store in Lithuania – the company opened a store in Vilnius in 2018 and agreed the lease of a […]
Decathlon store to be built in Kaunas

Deals & Cases / 17 December 2020 / Karolis Kunigėlis, Simona Stančiukaitė

We advised Decathlon on concluding an agreement with Baltic Shopping Centers, which manages the Kaunas shopping centre Mega, on the construction and lease of a new store at an adjacent site. Decathlon is a French capital sports goods chain, which opened its first store in Lithuania in 2018. In total, the chain has more than […]
TC Investicija sells commercial building in Kaunas

Deals & Cases / 11 December 2020 / Kęstutis Adamonis, Saulė Dagilytė, Julija Kirkilienė, Mantas Kušlys, Indrė Ščeponienė, Ieva Tumalavičiūtė, Simonas Šlitas

We advised TC Investicija on the sale of a building in Kaunas where the Topo centras store is located and its administration is based. The building was purchased by Integrated Stars for an undisclosed amount; the acquisition was financed by Citadele Bank. The four-storey building together with adjacent buildings occupies an area of 4 600 […]
VPH to develop Sāga – a new large lifestyle shopping centre in Stopiņi

Deals & Cases / 20 February 2020 / Andris Vilisons, Zane Akermane, Jorens Jaunozols, Inese Heinacka, Renāte Purvinska, Kristīne Erele, Lelde Laviņa, Rūdolfs Eņģelis, Jānis Taukačs

The project VPH, a developer and manager of world-class commercial real estate across the Baltics and Belarus, has acquired a plot of 14.45 hectares in Stopiņu novads (Latvia) from Verus Praedium (owner of the IKEA store in Latvia), for development of a new lifestyle shopping centre Sāga. Sāga is located next to the IKEA store […]
First COS store in Lithuania opens in G9 shopping centre, managed by Lords LB Baltic Fund IV

Deals & Cases / 12 September 2019 / Kęstutis Adamonis, Karolis Kunigėlis

We assisted Lords LB Baltic Fund IV in concluding a lease agreement with Swedish clothes retail giant Hennes&Mauritz (H&M), which opened a COS premium segment brand store ‒ the first COS store in Lithuania. The store is located on two floors of the renovated G9 shopping centre in Vilnius. Our services and project team We […]
Court adopts case-law decision in dispute over domain registration

Deals & Cases / 19 July 2019 / Kęstutis Švirinas, Kazimieras Karpickis

We successfully represented the insolvent credit union Taupkasė (bankruptcy administrator – Klaipėdos administratorių biuras) in a domain registration case. Our client sought acknowledgement of its right to the domain names www.taupkase.lt and www.taupkasė.lt, registered by the former chairman of the board, and for the domain registration to be transferred to the union. The court fully […]
All Media Eesti buys 90% of audio and in-store radio company Artist Media

Deals & Cases / 24 May 2019 / Toomas Prangli, Piret Lappert, Robin Teever

We advised the shareholders of Artist Media on selling 90% of Artist Media’s shares to TV3’s parent company All Media Eesti. Established in 2002, Artist Media is the largest company in Estonia offering complete audio and in-store radio solutions. In 2018, the company generated a turnover of EUR 1.9 million and an operating profit of […]
Google Payment Lithuania obtains e-money institution licence in Lithuania

Deals & Cases / 21 December 2018 / Tomas Kontautas, Jurgita Nikita, Laura Matukaitytė, Urtė Armonaitė, Jonas Kiauleikis

Sorainen advised Google Payment Lithuania in obtaining an e-money institution licence from the Bank of Lithuania. Google entered the online payments market in 2015 as a digital wallet platform and online payment system enabling users to send and receive money, pay for Google products and pay for in-store purchases. Sorainen advised on all legal issues […]
Marketing Investment Group acquires stores in Lithuania and Latvia

Deals & Cases / 18 April 2018 / Algirdas Pekšys, Laura Matuizaitė-Mikštė, Lukas Vaišvila, Mantas Kušlys, Zane Akermane

Sorainen advised Marketing Investment Group (MIG) on acquiring more than 10 stores in Lithuania and Latvia from retail company Bogvila. MIG, a Polish retailer operating in the footwear and clothing market for over 25 years, has developed such well-known retail chains as Sizeer, 50 Style, Symbiosis and UP8. MIG currently provides consumers with products from […]
Sporting and leisure goods market leader Decathlon enters the Lithuanian market

Deals & Cases / 20 October 2017 / Saulė Dagilytė, Algirdas Pekšys, Karolis Kunigėlis, Laura Matuizaitė-Mikštė

Decathlon is the first tenant in VNO verslo ir prekybos parkas – a commercial project developed in southern Vilnius. The first Decathlon store in the Baltics is planned to open in autumn 2018. The store is expected to occupy an area of 5,000m2 and the project also offers the possibility to expand by an additional […]
Karu family sells Emahool OÜ together with its franchise business Mothercare

Deals & Cases / 30 June 2017 / Toomas Prangli, Kai Vainola

Sorainen Estonia advised Armin Karu, Kaia Karu, Erik Karu and Ines Karu-Salo on the sale of Emahool OÜ together with its franchise business Mothercare online-store and retail stores in Estonia and Latvia to the owner of Juku children stores, Kotryna OÜ. Mothercare is well-recognised brand on the retail market specialised in products for mothers, babies and […]
Largest M&A deal in Lithuania: retail chain IKI to be acquired by Rimi Baltic

Deals & Cases / 23 December 2016 / Laimonas Skibarka

Sorainen is acting as lead legal counsel for the shareholders of Palink, the operator of the IKI retail chain, on the sale of 100% of Palink shares to Rimi Baltic. With a total transaction value of EUR 213 million, this is the largest M&A transaction in Lithuania this year. The acquisition of IKI means that […]
Betsson Group obtains interactive gambling licence

Deals & Cases / 25 April 2016 / Agris Repšs, Valts Nerets

SORAINEN assisted the Betsson Group in obtaining an interactive gambling licence for www.triobet.lv in Latvia. The Betsson Group has become one of the very few gambling organisers that are licensed in Latvia, and the first from the world’s biggest online betting organisers that are accessible to players from Latvia. SORAINEN represented the client in multiple […]
Facebook acquires MSQRD

Deals & Cases / 8 March 2016 / Kiryl Apanasevich, Maksim Salahub

Sorainen Belarus office advised Facebook, Inc., the world’s leading social network, in connection with its acquisition of Masquerade Technologies, Inc., a Belarus-based developer of the popular mask and face-swapping app MSQRD, recently ranked as top mobile application in App Store across more than 60 countries of the world. Primary adviser to Facebook was Fenwick & […]
Papa John’s franchise launched in Belarus

Deals & Cases / 23 September 2015 / Maksim Salahub

The first Belarus-operated store of the world-renowned pizza take-out and delivery chain, Papa John’s, has opened in Minsk, the capital city. Sorainen Belarus office assisted with adjusting the client’s franchise and subfranchise agreement to local law requirements, designing the overall legal scheme of local operations and registering the agreements with the local patent authority. The […]
Mindspark Interactive Network acquires Apalon Technologies

Deals & Cases / 4 December 2014 / Maksim Salahub

Sorainen Belarus advised Apalon Technologies, a Belarus-based Top 10 developer of iOS applications worldwide, on sale of its mobile applications business to Mindspark Interactive Network, an operating business of NASDAQ-listed InterActive Corp. The financial terms of the deal, which was closed on 3 November 2014, remain confidential. Apalon Technologies Ltd is a leading provider of mobile […]

M&A market participants: Things are looking up and geopolitical risk is falling

News / 2 May 2024 / Kertu Ruus

A general consensus emerged at the annual Baltic M&A and Private Equity Forum that the transaction market is recovering and investors are becoming increasingly confident about investing in the Baltics. The Baltic M&A and Private Equity Forum 2024 was organised by Sorainen on 16 April in Vilnius, in cooperation with leading Lithuanian business media Verslo žinios. […]
Sorainen regional team events highlights

News / 3 October 2023

August and September have been busy, but also fun at Sorainen. Our practise groups and business services teams gathered to discuss, engage, and spend quality time together during our Sorainen regional team events. The REC team was first to open the season of regional meetings and visited Munich this spring. Other workcations were held in […]
Legal500: Sorainen is the strongest law firm in the Baltics

News / 13 April 2023

In the recently released Legal500 2023 rankings, Sorainen has further solidified its position as a top-tier law firm and stands out as the strongest law firm in the Baltics, having the most Tier 1 rankings across the region. Market-leading expertise Across the Baltics, we received the highest Tier 1 rankings in 28 legal fields out […]
Information about the Baltics now available on interactive Whistleblower Systems tool

News / 5 June 2019 / Mihkel Miidla, Ieva Andersone, Agnietė Venckienė, Aurelija Daubaraitė

Our pan-Baltic team of lawyers contributed to the Whistleblower Systems interactive tool prepared by law firm Dentons in collaboration with 28 other law firms from around the world. Tool to look up and compare regulations in 68 countries This innovative comparative online tool allows the user to look up and compare regulations regarding whistleblower systems […]
Our Vilnius office will operate in new premises from 1 July

News / 23 May 2019

As of 1 July, 2019 our Vilnius office will relocate to Live Square, the newly built Class A business centre. The new address of Sorainen Lithuania will be 44A Gedimino Ave, Vilnius. Why we decided to relocate Explains country managing partner Tomas Kontautas, “When looking for a new office, we had some particular criteria in […]
Fresh look, same trusted adviser

News / 18 March 2019

On 18 March 2019 we launched an updated Sorainen brand with the aim of communicating our firm’s integration and connectedness more effectively. Although we remain the same trusted legal and tax adviser that our clients have known for over 20 years, this fresh look will make our forward-looking approach more visible. Connectedness brings added value […]
Sorainen acts as ambassador for Arbitrator Intelligence in its campaign in the CEE region

News / 21 February 2019

Sorainen is cooperating with Arbitrator Intelligence (AI), a non-profit organisation that aims to collect data about arbitration and arbitrators in the CEE region via a confidential questionnaire with the idea of promoting transparency, accountability and diversity in arbitrator appointments. During the campaign we will be approaching and encouraging our partners, clients and arbitration courts to […]
Report: Structured Settlements for Corruption Offences: Towards Global Standards?

News / 11 December 2018

On 8 December 2018, a report entitled “Structured Settlements for Corruption Offences: Towards Global Standards?” edited by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) was published. The report was produced as part of an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) project on structured settlement standards in global corruption cases. The objective of […]
Baltic M&A and Private Equity Awards 2018: nominees announced

News / 3 October 2018

On 18 October the winners of the Baltic M&A and Private Equity Awards will be announced as part of the Baltic M&A and Private Equity Forum 2018. This is already the fifth year that we are celebrating the achievements of the Baltic M&A industry. The awards cover three traditional categories: the Baltic M&A Deal of […]
Sorainen’s Kärt Kelder outspoken about weaknesses of new EU rule

News / 12 September 2017

Sorainen’s tax expert Kärt Anna Maire Kelder spoke at a conference held in Tallinn on 7 September where tax experts, politicians, and scientists discussed the present conditions in the European tax law. Kärt was a speaker on the panel that discussed the mandatory disclosure rules approval. Having been openly critical of the European Commission’s proposed […]
Sorainen wins the “Baltic Law Firm of the Year” title at the Lawyer European Awards

News / 16 March 2017

On 16 March, Sorainen was awarded the title of “Baltic Law Firm of the Year” by The Lawyer – the third time that the Sorainen team has been honoured with this recognition. As Catrin Griffiths, editor of the publication, noted: “this year The Lawyer European Awards focused on and recognised the growing importance of cross-border […]
Sorainen among the market leaders according to the latest Mergermarket M&A ratings

News / 2 February 2017

Mergermarket has announced their latest M&A legal experts’ ratings for 2016. According to these ratings, Sorainen has risen seven positions since last year to eighth position in the CEE region. To determine their rating, Mergermarket assessed 20 major M&A transactions with a total disclosed value of USD 262 million that Sorainen was involved in 2016, including: […]
Scholarship granted for LU Law Faculty students

News / 8 November 2016

In line with tradition, every academic year Sorainen grants a scholarship to a student at the University of Latvia (LU) Faculty of Law. The scholarship aims to support students during their studies, in order to encourage their interest in research work in their chosen field of study. The Sorainen scholarship amounts to EUR 3,000. This […]
SORAINEN named “European Law Firm of the Year” at The Lawyer European Awards

News / 11 March 2016

Late on Wednesday evening SORAINEN was awarded the title of “European Law Firm of the Year”, marking a year of impressive growth and strategic development. SORAINEN became the first Baltic law firm to win the main title at the awards, which celebrate the best of Europe’s independent legal market. The “European Law Firm of the […]

European Legal update 17.04. – 30.04.

Publication / 2 May 2024 / Natālija Ķīse

Assistant lawyer Natālija Ķīse compiled the material. Data protection Fashion online retailer, Shein, to comply with more stringent DSA rules Published: 26 April 2024 Shein, an online fashion store with over 45 million monthly visitors in the EU, has been officially classified as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) by the Commission today in […]
European Legal update 20.02. – 05.03.

Publication / 6 March 2024 / Nikola Cīparsone

Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. ESG Directive empowering consumers for the green transition and circular economy Adopted: 20 February 2024 The Council has adopted a directive aimed at empowering consumers to facilitate the shift towards sustainability. This new directive seeks to strengthen consumer rights by amending the unfair commercial practices directive (UCPD) and […]
European Legal update 09.01. – 23.01.

Publication / 23 January 2024 / Nikola Cīparsone

Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. Data protection Data Act Entered into force: 11 January 2024 The European Data Act increases the accessibility of data and establishes regulations governing the utilization and access of data for various purposes across all economic domains within the EU. It aims to promote fairness in the digital realm by […]
Money laundering using Spotify

Publication / 11 January 2024 / Dr Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte, Andīna Brīvule

Dr Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte, head of Sorainen Latvia Corporate Crime practice and assistant lawyer Andīna Brīvule The recent development of various social networks and online platforms has not only created new opportunities for people to consume and publish different types of content, but unfortunately has also opened up new horizons for criminals to engage in illegal […]
Intellectual property highlights in the Baltics

Publication / 13 March 2023 / Kaupo Lepasepp, Olivia Kranich, Ieva Andersone, Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce, Krišjānis Knodze, Stasys Drazdauskas, Aušrinė Dambrauskaitė

How will the Unified Patent Court work? What are the most outstanding trademarks in Estonia? What are the recent amendments to Latvian IP law? What is the distinctive character of domains from the perspective of Lithuanian law? Find the answers to these questions and explore other highlights in this overview prepared by our Intellectual Property […]
Another look at drunk drivers and the confiscation of vehicles

Publication / 14 February 2023 / Dr Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte, Darius Raulušaitis, Norman Aas

INSIGHT INTO THE INNOVATION OF THE LATVIAN CRIMINAL LAW IN THE FIELD OF ROAD TRAFFIC A short time ago, a widely discussed topic in the media was a new introduction to the law, which allowed the confiscation of vehicles driven by drunk drivers.[1] This relates to the Law of 27 October 2022, “Amendments to […]
Intellectual property highlights in Belarus

Publication / 30 November 2022 / Maksim Salahub, Marina Golovnitskaya, Yauheni Budchanka

Recent disputes about unfair competition with the use of trademarks in various commodity markets (cheeses, veterinary products, etc.) – all this and more is described in in a fresh highlights review prepared for you by the Sorainen Intellectual property (IP) team. Bonfesto vs Bonvissto: dispute between cheese makers A Belarusian dairy plant (the Plant), as […]
What are the legal requirements for the use of cookies?

Publication / 1 June 2022 / Anna Bogdanova, Jūlija Terjuhana, Krišjānis Knodze, Liisa Maria Kuuskmaa, Mihkel Miidla, Irma Kunickė

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files saved on a device when a person browses a website. They are processed and stored by the web browser. Cookies can be saved on a personal computer, a mobile device, or any other type of device which can store information. Information stored in cookies can include IP […]
Tax Stories Podcast – Episode 27 – Allison Christians (Canada)

Publication / 8 April 2022 / Jānis Taukačs

EPISODE SUMMARY Allison Christians is a tax law professor who is named one of the “Global Tax 50” most influential individuals in international taxation. It was easy and fun to discuss such topics like social media, movies, digital design, visualisation of a tax story, her YouTube channel, her new book on an equal division of […]
Top TMT trends for 2022

Publication / 22 March 2022 / Mihkel Miidla, Oliver Kuusk, Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce, Private: Gunvaldis Leitens, Jonas Kiauleikis, Gerda Skirbutienė, Kirill Laptev, Veranika Amelyanchuk

The telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) sector is one of the most steadily growing sectors in our region and elsewhere. In this newsflash our TMT team take a closer look at the main market trends and shifts over the last year, and share insights as to what 2022 may bring. Limitless scaling possibilities for […]
Concerns about investment protection in Russia during its invasion of Ukraine

Publication / 18 March 2022 / Valts Nerets, Artūrs Kazāks

In light of the Russian invasion of neighbouring country Ukraine, Russia has encountered sweeping condemnation and severe, previously unseen sanctions from the member states of the European Union, the USA, Canada, and other European countries. These sanctions have delivered a blow to the Russian economy. The rouble’s value has nose-dived, and multiple foreign companies have […]
Latvia: The Law on Support of the Ukrainian Civilians has been adopted

Publication / 4 March 2022 / Natālija Ešenberga, Jūlija Triščuka

On 3 March 2022, the Parliament (in Latvian – Saeima) of the Republic of Latvia at the second final reading adopted the Law on the Support of the Ukrainian Civilians. The purpose of the Law is to provide support for the civilian population of Ukraine, who leave Ukraine or are prevented from returning to Ukraine […]
Sorainen introduces Estonian and Lithuanian employment laws in the updated Clifford Chance Employment App

Publication / 13 April 2021 / Karin Madisson, Aurelija Daubaraitė, Monika Kerpytė, Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa, Hanna-Elise Rähni

Clifford Chance launched an updated version of their Employment Law Guide app – a digital guide that provides an overview of employment law in a large range of key jurisdictions. Our employment law experts – partner Karin Madisson, senior associate Aurelija Daubaraite and legal assistant Monika Kerpytė were responsible for covering matters related to Estonian […]
Remote health services in Lithuania: quick measures needed

Publication / 11 June 2020 / Irma Kunickė, Erika Žigutė

Measures needed to make e-healthcare run smoothly in Lithuania During the COVID-19 crisis, increased demand for remote health care services in Lithuania has been clearly visible. It is in the interest of both patients and healthcare providers that such services can be provided after the quarantine; however, this requires changes to the existing legal framework. […]
Tax delay cost in the Baltics and Belarus – comparison

Publication / 13 May 2020 / Dr Kaido Künnapas, Aija Lasmane, Jānis Taukačs, Gerda Skirbutienė, Alexey Fidek, Anzhelika Lozinskaya

Tax cost – as with any other cost – is something one wants to cut down during hard times. Sometimes, resources can be allocated to places where avoidable costs are the highest. Please see below our brief comparison of tax liability-related costs in the Baltics and Belarus. This reflects the current state of the law […]
Thinking of moving your business online? Follow these tips

Publication / 11 May 2020 / Mihkel Miidla, Andris Tauriņš, Sidas Sokolovas, Kirill Laptev

As online traders have significantly increased their revenues, many companies find it attractive to move their business online. Let us take a quick look at what the legal ramifications might be. Choose an appropriate sales channel The first decision is to choose an electronic sales channel: this may be a classic online store, a mobile […]
Remote access to notary services in Latvia

Publication / 11 May 2020 / Eva Berlaus, Ērika Bužinska, Zane Paeglīte

While Latvia already introduced video-conferencing mode for notary services back in 2018, it is now during times of pandemic and social distancing that remote access to notary services is very useful. Remote access to notary services is available at DigiNotārs (www.latvijasnotars.lv) through the “Latvija.lv” portal, with all the tools available there. However, certifying a document […]
Substantial Amendments to Latvian medicine distribution and quality control regulations

Publication / 22 April 2020 / Ieva Andersone, Private: Gunvaldis Leitens

On 17 March 2020 the Cabinet of Ministers adopted new amendments to Cabinet Regulation No. 416 “Procedures Regarding the Distribution and Quality Control of Medicinal Products”. The amendments came into force on 31 March 2020. However, some of them will be coming into force later, by 1 July 2021 latest. The amendments are aimed at […]
Belarus: latest intellectual property highlights

Publication / 17 April 2020 / Maksim Salahub, Marina Golovnitskaya, Yauheni Budchanka

Puma protects its IP As reported in the local media, in February 2020 Puma became more active in combating counterfeit and parallel imports in Belarus. The first infringer was detained and held to administrative liability for illegal sales of sneakers bearing the Puma trademark. During consideration of the case it was found that the infringer […]
Clifford Chance Global Employment Law Guide 2020

Publication / 6 February 2020 / Karin Madisson, Andis Burkevics, Algirdas Pekšys

Clifford Chance published the 2020 edition of their Global Employment Law mobile app. This easy-to-use digital guide provides an overview of employment law in a large range of key jurisdictions. The Employment Law Guide enables easy comparisons on your mobile and your tablet, the ability to search for specific advice within the guide, and the […]
Estonian Anti-Money Laundering law is due to implement stricter requirements for virtual currency service providers

Publication / 3 February 2020 / Reimo Hammerberg, Krista Ševerev

The Estonian Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act was amended in January 2020 whereby virtual currency service providers will be treated equally to financial institutions. The amendments are due to come into force on 10th March 2020. The deadline for implementing the changes within […]
Dienas Bizness: Replacing the Isle of Man

Publication / 31 October 2019 / Jānis Taukačs
Thomson Reuters: Latvian Implementation of the GDPR

Publication / 12 October 2019 / Ieva Andersone, Jūlija Valpētere
APA process

Publication / 26 September 2019 / Jānis Taukačs, Elza Gusāre
bnn-news.com: Estonian President received 3,174-euro advice for court battle with parliament

Publication / 3 September 2019
Life sciences & healthcare sector news

Publication / 2 May 2019 / Marina Golovnitskaya, Ieva Andersone, Irma Kunickė, Olivia Kranich

We are pleased to introduce an overview of the most recent legal developments relevant to the life sciences and healthcare sector in the Baltics and Belarus. Lithuania: obligation to disclose links with healthcare professionals The Lithuanian Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal to introduce an obligation for manufacturers and distributors of registered medicines to publicly […]
Frequently asked questions: trademarks for business

Publication / 12 March 2019 / Olivia Kranich, Ieva Andersone, Stasys Drazdauskas, Marina Golovnitskaya, Andris Tauriņš, Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce, Madara Meļņika, Yauheni Budchanka

Is my trademark protected just because I am using it in my business? Usually no, because the Baltics and Belarus are “first-to-file” countries. This means that a trademark is protected only after successful registration. As an exception to the rule, the law allows a challenge to a trademark on the basis of prior use of […]
eurofenix:Latvia: Amendments to Insolvency Law

Publication / 31 January 2019 / Edvīns Draba
The Technology, Media and Telecommunications review – Lithuania

Publication / 30 January 2019 / Stasys Drazdauskas
The Technology, Media and Telecommunications review – Latvia

Publication / 30 January 2019 / Andris Tauriņš, Madara Meļņika
Lithuania: Changes in Lithuanian interest deduction limitation rules

Publication / 24 January 2019 / Rasa Mikutienė, Saulė Dagilytė
INTA Country Guides 2018: Essential Information on Trademark Protection Worldwide. Belarus

Publication / 23 January 2019 / Maksim Salahub, Marina Golovnitskaya, Yauheni Budchanka
Latvia: protection of whistleblowers: in the interests of companies and as a statutory obligation

Publication / 15 January 2019 / Ieva Andersone, Madara Meļņika
Lithuania: New Law on Protection of Whistle-blowers: what should employers know?

Publication / 14 January 2019 / Jurgita Karvelė, Aurelija Daubaraitė, Algirdas Pekšys, Agnietė Venckienė
CEE Legal Matters: “The Buzz in Belarus: Interview with Kiryl Apanasevich Partner at Sorainen”

Publication / 10 January 2019 / Kiryl Apanasevich
Belarus: country highlights, December 2018

Publication / 28 December 2018 / Aliaksei Vashkevich, Maksim Salahub
Banking and Finance News, December 2018

Publication / 20 December 2018
Belarus and the Baltics: Intellectual Property Highlights

Publication / 20 December 2018 / Andris Tauriņš, Ieva Andersone, Maksim Salahub, Marina Golovnitskaya, Olivia Kranich, Stasys Drazdauskas
Latvia: Real Estate sector highlights

Publication / 12 December 2018 / Andis Burkevics, Dace Everte, Jorens Jaunozols, Lelde Laviņa
WTS: Transfer pricing reform in Belarus

Publication / 22 November 2018 / Alexey Fidek
WTS: Possibilities and legal framework of investing in Belarus

Publication / 31 October 2018 / Aliaksei Vashkevich
Changes in authorized capital (in Chinese)

Publication / 29 October 2018 / Aliaksei Vashkevich, Maksim Salahub
Belarusian visa-free regime: enjoy with caution!

Publication / 29 October 2018 / Aliaksei Vashkevich, Maksim Salahub
Lithuanian companies will have to disclose their ultimate beneficial owner

Publication / 12 October 2018 / Algirdas Pekšys, Evaldas Dūdonis, Ieva Krivickaitė, Mantas Petkevičius
Baltics and Belarus: Intellectual Property Newsflash

Publication / 10 October 2018 / Vitalija Tamavičiūtė, Olivia Kranich, Marina Golovnitskaya, Maksim Salahub, Kaupo Lepasepp, Daivis Švirinas, Andris Tauriņš, Agris Repšs
European Crowdfunding Network:Review of Crowdfunding Regulation 2017

Publication / 10 October 2018 / Tomas Kontautas, Rūdolfs Eņģelis, Reimo Hammerberg, Edvīns Draba, Anneli Krunks
Latvia: Digital copyright rules on the verge of change

Publication / 3 October 2018 / Jūlija Valpētere, Ieva Andersone, Andris Tauriņš
WTS Global Country TP Guide: A comprehensive survey on Transfer Pricing from 73 countries

Publication / 3 October 2018 / Tanel Molok, Saulė Dagilytė, Alexey Fidek, Aija Lasmane
Latvia: Autumn is the crowning glory of the year. also in the sector of public procurement

Publication / 18 September 2018 / Agris Repšs, Raivo Raudzeps
Estonian CMA Legal update: Obligation to declare actual beneficial owner

Publication / 12 September 2018
Lithuanian tax reform: what employers need to know

Publication / 11 September 2018 / Gerda Skirbutienė, Algirdas Pekšys, Agnietė Venckienė
wts Global: Interest Limitation Rules in the EU. Implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2016/1164 of 12 July 2016

Publication / 10 September 2018 / Saulė Dagilytė, Dr Kaido Künnapas, Jānis Taukačs
Belarus: country highlights

Publication / 6 September 2018 / Maksim Salahub, Aliaksei Vashkevich
wts CEE/taxbridge: Establishing a Company in Central and Eastern Europe

Publication / 28 August 2018 / Aliaksei Vashkevich, Maksim Salahub, Toms Vilnis, Zane Paeglīte
New Belarusian Tax Code: Key Changes

Publication / 21 August 2018 / Alexey Anischenko, Alexey Fidek, Valeria Dubeshka
Key changes of the Belarusian Tax Code in 2019

Publication / 19 August 2018 / Alexey Anischenko, Alexey Fidek, Valeria Dubeshka
IRIS: LV-Latvia:Amendments to the Electronic Mass Media Law adopted

Publication / 9 August 2018 / Ieva Andersone
Belarus IP Highlights

Publication / 6 August 2018 / Maksim Salahub, Marina Golovnitskaya
Tax Guide: Latvia 2018

Publication / 1 August 2018 / Aina Okseņuka, Elza Gusāre, Jānis Taukačs
Latvian Tax Newsflash: Introducing Master and Local File in Latvia as of 2018

Publication / 23 July 2018 / Aija Lasmane, Aina Okseņuka, Jānis Taukačs
Changes in employment regulation in Lithuania

Publication / 28 June 2018 / Agnietė Venckienė, Algirdas Pekšys, Aurelija Daubaraitė, Jurgita Karvelė
Estonian Tax Newsflash: Message to taxpayers: changes are on the way

Publication / 15 June 2018 / Dr Kaido Künnapas, Paul Künnap, Pekka Puolakka, Tanel Molok
Belarus: recent legal changes, June 2018

Publication / 6 June 2018 / Maksim Salahub, Aliaksei Vashkevich
Sorainen Investment Card, Baltics and Belarus 2018

Publication / 22 May 2018 / Algirdas Pekšys, Eva Berlaus, Karin Madisson, Kiryl Apanasevich, Maksim Salahub, Mantas Petkevičius, Toomas Prangli
Lexis PSL Competition: Belarus merger control

Publication / 17 May 2018 / Viktoryia Mikhnevich, Maksim Salahub
WTS CEE Tax Bridge. Permanent Establishment Risk in Central and Eastern Europe

Publication / 8 May 2018 / Alexey Fidek
WTS: Digital VAT in Belarus

Publication / 24 April 2018 / Alexey Fidek
Employment Card 2018

Publication / 23 April 2018
Thomson Reuters Practical Law Global Giude 2017: Joint ventures in Belarus overview

Publication / 20 April 2018 / Aliaksei Vashkevich, Viktoryia Mikhnevich
Changes in payment services regulation in Lithuania

Publication / 19 April 2018 / Laura Matukaitytė, Lina Ragainytė-Mezenė, Tomas Kontautas, Urtė Armonaitė
AEGLE Baltic Countries Report: Latvia. How does your country process health data after GDPR?

Publication / 6 April 2018 / Valts Nerets
europeangaming.eu: Exclusive interview with Mare Balticum Gaming Summit speaker, Valts Nerets (Senior Associate at Sorainen Latvia)

Publication / 6 April 2018 / Valts Nerets
AEGLE Baltic Countries Report: Lithuania. How does your country process health data after GDPR?

Publication / 5 April 2018 / Sidas Sokolovas
AEGLE Baltic Countries Report: Estonia. How does your country process health data after GDPR?

Publication / 5 April 2018 /
Ober Haus: Real Estate Market Report 2018. Baltic States Capitals

Publication / 25 March 2018
bnn-news.com: BNN summary of the week: ban on shell companies, irresponsible behaviour and electricity bills for farmers

Publication / 25 March 2018 / Ieva Andersone
bnn-news.com: Life after 25 May: is this the end for free publication of photo galleries from events?

Publication / 22 March 2018 / Ieva Andersone
The World Bank Group – Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs

Publication / 23 January 2018 / Marina Golovnitskaya
SORAINEN Tax card 2018, Baltics and Belarus

Publication / 1 January 2018
E-laws in Belarus

Publication / 9 December 2010 / Alexey Anischenko

This article is covering the scope and impact of newly adopted regulations on e-commerce in Belarus. Special attention is given to the obligation of internet-providers to ensure identification of users. Article also covers the issues of mandatory hosting in Belarus for commercial companies and registration of web-sites and internet shops. Expected developments in this field […]

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Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce

Lise-Lotte Lääne

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Līva Aleksejeva

Madars Lapčenoks

Maksim Salahub

Dr Mari Agarmaa

Maria Pihlak

Marika Grunte

Marina Golovnitskaya

Mart Potter

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Mihkel Miidla

Mirell Prosa

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