The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications contracted us to analyse Estonia’s administrative procedures and make proposals to streamline the relevant processes. The analysis, titled “Streamlining Investment Procedures (for New Businesses and Establishments)”, examines the possibilities of creating a “green corridor” to encourage high value-added investment by cutting red tape and shortening the time required […]
We were happy about the opportunity to assist Viatris, a global healthcare company, in the implementation of structural changes to its business in the Baltics. Structural changes to Viatris companies in Latvia involved share capital reduction, dividend payments and simplification of the group structure through mergers. The project also involved name changes for some of […]
We are representing one of Europe’s leading aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine producers in an arbitration dispute with a Latvian company. The dispute arose over a licence agreement for the broadcasting rights of a significant European sports event. The claimant alleges that our client owes the licence fee, plus interest and a contractual penalty. […]
We are assisting global law firm Bird & Bird with the completion and updating of their implementation of the EU whistleblowing directive tracker regarding Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Our input is focused on giving a concise overview of how the different provisions of the directive have been transposed to national law and what choices Estonia, […]
Ship arrest cases in the Baltic region are extremely rare. We are proud to assist with the most ship arrests in Latvia. In a recent case, we provided consultation to a leading bunkering service provider in the Baltic Sea region in an urgent ship arrest dispute with the shipowners. During this time, the vessel was […]
