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Eversheds Bitans

20A LACPLESA STREET, 3RD FLOOR, 1011 RIGA, LATVIA
Zurich, Warsaw, Vilnius, Vienna, Tallinn, Stockholm , and 38 more

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Latvia

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance , Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

The only major international law network present in Latvia, Eversheds Bitans Law Office, has ‘sound business acumen and industry knowledge’. Several top-end projects include ongoing advice to Parex Bank following its rescue, including advice on financial restructuring and other key liabilities. Volvo Financial Services International is a client of the team led by experienced finance lawyer Maris Vainovskis.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

In addition to international referrals, Eversheds Bitans Law Office attracts major domestic clients and deals in its own right due to the expertise of Maris Vainovskis and experienced associates, such as Janis Lagzdinš. The ‘excellent on all fronts’ team acted for the management of TV channels Latvian Independent Television and TV5 in a rare MBO for Latvia, opposite LAWIN. Corporate work for Vitol group was also undertaken.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Managing partner Agris Bitans at Eversheds Bitans Law Office is a leading litigator and arbitrator and, together with Ilze Kramina, forms an effective duo. The firm is a regular in headline matters at the Supreme Court and beyond, and is advising Parex Bank in a potentially precedent-setting claim brought against two of the bank’s former managers.

EU and competition

Within EU and competition, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Eversheds Bitans Law Office is highly praised by clients for its competition expertise. In particular, Maris Vainovskis ‘solves everything that a client is worried about’. The firm acts for a leading domestic communications company in allegations of predatory and exploitive pricing.

IP, IT and telecoms

Within IP, IT and telecoms, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Agris Bitans oversees the practice at Eversheds Bitans Law Office that is strong in all areas of IP and TMT. It is acting opposite Raidla Lejins & Norcous in the IP infringement claim brought by Endemol, advising defendant Latvian Independent Television. Clients include Lattelecom and Exigen Services Latvia.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

The bulk of Eversheds Bitans Law Office’s real estate work in the current climate has been litigious. Agris Bitans is leading advice to Ventspils Nafta in a €117m claim concerning real estate and other issues brought by International Baltic Investment. Ilze Kramina is practice head.

Shipping and transport

Within Shipping and transport, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds Bitans Law Office is emerging as a leading firm in this sector, with one client noting it is one of few firms able to ‘understand not only the paper work but also how it works in reality’. Senior associate Maris Logins is leading advice to Passengers Railway in a €200m deal to supply electric and diesel passenger trains.

Tax

Within Tax, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds Bitans Law Office has a strong presence in the tax arena, advising on complex tax optimisation and structuring as well as disputes. Recent instructions include a tax study on behalf of Volvo Financial Services Europe to facilitate investment decisions in the Baltics, while Samsung, Danone and Reckitt Benckiser are clients.

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