On 15 February, the Government of Latvia approved a three-step plan proposed by the Ministry of Health to remove Covid-19 restrictions, taking into account the complicated healthcare situation and the growing spread of the virus.
From 1 February 2022, residents in Latvia will be able to deposit glass, plastic (PET) and metal (can) beverage containers. Our client Tomra develops innovative solutions across the world for the return of empty beverage containers. In close cooperation with the Estonian law office LINKLaw we provided legal assistance to Tomra on the implementation of […]
This February, Nauris Grigals joins the Sorainen partnership. As a result, the total number of Sorainen Latvian office partners reaches eight. Nauris will take on the role of co-head of the Corporate and M&A practice group of the Latvian office, together with the country managing partner of the Latvian office, Eva Berlaus. The Corporate and […]
The beginning of the year saw several important amendments to the Labour Code and other legislation relating to labour law, entering into force on 1 January. This newsletter gives an overview of the amendments most important for employers relating to wages and their payment, as well as to the protection of whistleblowers. Minimum wages increased […]
In cooperation with lead counsel Loyens & Loeff (Brussels), we advised clients A.C.B., Binders, and TIIC (Portugal) who formed the consortium Kekava ABT to sign a 3+20 year DBFM contract with the Latvian state for the 17.5 km Kekava bypass on the Via Baltica route, with financing from the European Investment Bank and the Nordic […]