In the recently released Chambers Europe Guide 2025 rankings, Sorainen achieved a Band 1 ranking for Corporate/Commercial in Latvia and thus further strengthened its top position in the Baltics across all Chambers and Partners guides (Global, Europe, Fintech, High Net Worth).
The rankings are strongly based on the projects the law firm has worked on, as well as client and peer feedback. We are grateful for their trust and the opportunity to work on impactful matters.
Creating strategic business solutions
“As we celebrate 30 years of Sorainen, this recognition affirms that we are exactly where we need to be – working side by side with our clients to create meaningful impact in and beyond the Baltics. Our clients’ trust and collaboration drive our success, and we remain committed to providing them with the highest level of expertise. Achievements like this are never about a single firm alone; they reflect a strong community built on shared values, trust and ambition”, says managing partner Eva Berlaus, who was also recognised as an Eminent Practitioner this year.
As a law firm, we are praised by clients for our business-minded and strategic approach. A client says, “The law firm works closely with the client, with a strong focus on strategy.” Another adds, “The team has deep knowledge. This allows them to offer not only sound legal advice but also strategic solutions tailored to the specific needs of the client.”
Sorainen’s approach is distinguished by its sector-focused expertise, ensuring that our teams understand each industry’s challenges and opportunities. The research highlights this dedication: “The team has very broad knowledge from different sectors and offers highly practical suggestions,” a client notes. “The team go the extra mile to understand the customer’s business and needs,” another adds.
Strongest team in the Baltics
In 2025, we earned Band 1 rankings from Chambers in 17 fields across the Baltic States (and we currently hold three more top-tier positions in the 2024 High Net Worth Guide), giving us the highest number of top-tier rankings of any law firm in the Baltics.
Sorainen stands as the only firm with all its teams ranked exclusively in the highest positions – Band 1 and Band 2 – ensuring excellent and seamless services throughout the region. Three of our practice areas – Corporate/Commercial, Employment, and Real Estate – have been ranked in Band 1 across all the Baltic countries.
Moreover, lawyers from across the firm received 61 individual rankings in the Chambers Europe 2025 Guide, highlighting them as market-leading experts. Eight of our lawyers received individual rankings for the first time, while 12 improved their rankings.
Banking and Finance:
- Lithuania – Tomas Kontautas, Augustas Klezys
- Latvia – Rudolfs Engelis, Ramona Miglāne, Santa Rubīna, Inese Heinacka
- Estonia – Jane Eespõld, Kätlin Krisak
Competition/Antitrust:
- Lithuania – Daivis Švirinas, Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė, Auridas Litvinas
- Latvia – Marika Grunte
- Estonia – Kaupo Lepasepp, Piibe Lehstsaar
Dispute Resolution:
- Lithuania – Kęstutis Švirinas
- Latvia – Andris Tauriņš, Valts Nerets, Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte
- Estonia – Carri Ginter, Allar Joks, Kadri Härginen, Maria Pihlak
Employment:
- Lithuania – Jurgita Karvelė, Agnietė Venckienė, Algirdas Pekšys
- Latvia – Andis Burkevics
- Estonia – Karin Madisson, Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa, Kadri Härginen
Corporate/Commercial:
- Lithuania – Laimonas Skibarka, Mantas Petkevičius, Sergej Butov, Algirdas Pekšys
- Latvia – Eva Berlaus, Nauris Grigals, Jānis Līkops, Ramona Miglāne
- Estonia – Aku Sorainen, Toomas Prangli, Piret Jesse, Triin Ploomipuu
Intellectual Property:
- Lithuania – Stasys Drazdauskas
- Latvia – Andris Tauriņš, Ieva Andersone
- Estonia – Kaupo Lepasepp, Olivia Kranich
Real Estate:
- Lithuania – Aušra Mudėnaitė, Kęstutis Adamonis, Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė, Simonas Skukauskas
- Latvia – Jānis Līkops, Lelde Laviņa, Jorens Jaunozols
- Estonia – Paul Künnap, Piret Jesse
Tax:
- Lithuania – Saulė Dagilytė, Indrė Ščeponienė
- Latvia – Janis Taukacs, Aija Lasmane
- Estonia – Kaido Künnapas, Kärt Anna Maire Kelder
A client states: “Every team member that we have worked with has strong expertise in the field, and we are always confident in getting the best results working with Sorainen.”
Chambers – the gold standard for legal directories
As they are solely merit-based, Chambers rankings are often referred to as the gold standard for the global legal industry. These legal rankings are based on in-depth analysis and research conducted by an experienced team of researchers by reaching out to clients and market participants, who are expected to give objective evaluations. They are often used by clients as a guarantee that they will receive excellent legal service.
