TGS Baltic > Riga, Latvia > Firm Profile

TGS Baltic
ELIZABETES STREET 63-11
1050 RIGA
Latvia

Latvia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

TGS Baltic fields a specialised and diversified disputes team, which is especially active in its representation of public sector bodies, notably in public procurement and debt recovery cases. The team also has expertise in energy, real estate and construction-related disputes, with further capacities covering white-collar crime, sports, and private wealth disputes. With over 40 years’ experience, Ivars Grunte is hugely experienced in both litigation and arbitration, as is seasoned practitioner Sandis Petrovičs. Real estate practice head Linda Štrause and energy practice co-head Agnese Hartpenga bring strength in disputes concerning their respective areas of expertise to the deparment. Zane Sedlova and Artis Kļaviņš are also notable contacts, with expertise in EU law and criminal disputes, respectively.

Practice head(s):

Ivars Grunte

Testimonials

‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market. The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’

‘Punctual and precise in any dispute.’

‘The work ethic of Ivars Grunte, Sandis Petrovičs, Linda Štrause and Agnese Hartpenga and their ability to find solutions to even the most complex situations using excellent strategic planning skills should definitely be highlighted.’

 

Key clients

Insolvent AS PNB Banka

Latvenergo AS

Valsts Nekustamie Īpašumi

JSC SE “Baltic International Bank”

Flebomedika SIA

LDZ Cargo SIA, AS Latvijas dzelzceļš

Rīgas Dzirnavnieks AS

Riga City Council

Latvijas sabiedriskais autobuss SIA

Mastercard Europe

Sadales tīkls AS

University of Latvia

Crowdestor

Winergy SIA

PNB Assets SIA

Enersense SIA (Empower SIA )

Work highlights

  • Representing AS Latvenergo in a dispute against SIA Elektro Bizness regarding non-compliance with the provisions of a natural gas trade agreement.
  • Represented the Ministry of Finance, as the owner, and Valsts nekustamie īpašumi, as the manager of the state-owned real estate, in criminal and civil proceedings relating to a fire at Riga Castle during reconstruction and renovation work.
  • Representing JSC SE Baltic International Bank in court proceedings against Latvijas Banka and European Central Bank relating to the withdrawal of the bank’s licence and closure of the bank.

Latvia > EU and competition Tier 1

TGS Baltic‘s large EU and competition practice group excels in regulatory and compliance work, alongside abuse of dominance, state aid, suspected cartel infringement, and merger clearance proceedings. The firm counts several major pan-Baltic corporates, as well as a notable range of public sector clients, among its clients. Experienced competition, corporate, commercial, and M&A expert Andra Rubene, and EU and competition specialist Māra Stabulniece-Veldruma jointly lead the department. Vladlena Rudusāne-Simiča is particularly active in EU and competition matters surrounding telecoms and media regulations, while associate Elīza Siliņa covers a range of matters, including merger clearance proceedings and state aid.

Practice head(s):

Andra Rubene; Māra Stabulniece-Veldruma

Testimonials

‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market.’

‘The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’

‘High-quality work and results.’

‘Māra Stabulniece-Veldruma’s, Vladlena Rudusāne-Simiča’s and Elīza Siliņa’s professionalism, individual approach and understanding of the market ensured an excellent result. The requested work was always received on schedule.’

Key clients

Riga City Council

SIA Rīgas Nami

BaltCap

Latvenergo AS

Auto-Bon Oy

Viaplay Group AB

Euroaptieka SIA / Euroaptieka farmācija

Sadales tīkls AS

DPD Latvija SIA

Novartis Baltics SIA

Boehringer Ingelheim

European Commission (in cooperation with SPARK Legal, MILIEU)

Certex Latvija SIA

Phillip Morris Latvia SIA / Philip Morris International

University of Latvia

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented the Riga City Council and Rīgas nami SIA in a private enforcement claim requesting damages against construction company SIA VELVE, which has settled with the Latvian Competition Council and admitted participation in a construction cartel.
  • Assisted investment funds managed by BaltCap with merger clearances in the Baltics and Romania in relation to the take-private acquisition of London Stock Exchange FTSE AIM-listed Xpediator plc.
  • Assisted Auto-Bon Oy, a Bassadone Automotive Nordic group company, with merger clearance by the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian competition authorities of its acquisition of the Opel import business in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland from LänsiAuto.

Latvia > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Described by a client as 'one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market’, TGS Baltic assists a broad range of property owners, developers, and financial institutions with a range of big-ticket real estate and construction matters, ranging from transactions and joint ventures to disputes. Head of real estate and co-head of energy, Linda Štrause, has extensive expertise in infrastructure and environment law matters. Agnese Hartpenga is prominent on regulatory matters, especially those involving wind and solar power. Senior associate Aija Kreicberga  is another integral member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Linda Štrause

Other key lawyers:

Agnese Hartpenga; Sandis Petrovičs; Aija Kreicberga; Normunds Staris; Dita Buša

Testimonials

‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market. The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’

‘The most professional real estate team in the market. Linda Štrause, Dita Buša, Normunds Staris and Aija Kreicberga will provide structured, intelligent and immediate legal assistance at any time.’

‘Linda Štrause’s team has extensive experience in transactions, as well as disputes, which are beyond the scope of everyday activities. Linda is a key partner in almost all of our real estate projects. The thing that sets her team apart from others is the core strength and knowledge they are using.’

‘My work with TGS Baltic spans several years, and their rapid growth and competencies at work are so exceptional that I am confident that when giving them assignments for our development, they will be met perfectly. At times, our newly developed sites need more complex solutions, and I am always counting on TGS to do the work.’

‘Linda Štrause is one of the most prominent practitioners I have met, and it is always a pleasure to work with her. Her team has grown this year, which is great as it gives an even faster, high-quality response to my organisation.’

‘Linda Štrause has vast experience in all real estate-related matters, and thus is able to understand the business in its complexity and important nuances. It’s especially important as we’re entering into the Latvian market and there’s a lot to learn about the legal regulations.’

‘Linda Štrause’s personal involvement and hands-on approach is very important for us. We have that person in charge who herself has very vast and complex experience and a high level of personal involvement in all our cases.’

Key clients

Green Genius

Latvenergo AS

Invego OU

Flebomedika SIA

Vestas Wind Systems AS

Moller Mobility Group

VOLTERRA ENERGY GROUP LTD

Strabag

Menard

University of Latvia

Graanul Invest group

DPD Latvija

Latvian Tennis Union

Modo Golf

TIKKURILA

Association of SOS Children’s Villages Latvia

State Real Estate

Grindeks

Work highlights

  • Assisted Green Genius with the acquisition of a 100MW solar PV park project in Latvia.
  • Assisted a group of Estonian investors with a real property acquisition at Duntes street 34 in Riga.
  • Assisting the University of Latvia with the development of a new campus in Torņakalns, Riga.

Latvia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

TGS Baltic advises on a wide range of banking and finance matters, ranging from loan transactions and regulatory work through to cross-border financings and crowdfunding. The team also has experience in the capital markets arena, and recently advised Eco Baltia on an initial bond issue totalling €8m. Insurance services, covering intermediation, structuring, and licensing, are also areas of expertise. With over 20 years’ experience, Inese Hazenfusa leads the team. Mārtiņš Galzons is noted for both his transactional and capital markets work. Associate Artis Kļaviņš brings expertise covering white-collar crime and corporate compliance to the team.

Practice head(s):

Inese Hazenfusa

Other key lawyers:

Mārtiņš Galzons; Artis Kļaviņš; Ilga Vaļko

Testimonials

‘Outstanding understanding of the assignment. Speed and dedication are on a very decent level, too. Flexibility and readiness to compromise on billing.’

‘For specific hands-on financial market advice one should reach Inese Hazenfusa and Mārtiņš Galzons straight away. Such speed and accuracy of their work is exceptional!’

Key clients

Signet Bank

European Investment Bank

J.S. Hamilton

Mundus Bridge Finance

Marijas 2, Novira Capital and Evernord joint venture

Bondora Group

mBank

Evernord

Crowdestate

MaxBanka (ExpoBank)

Glerup Agro SIA

Jyske Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised Marijas 2, a joint venture between Evernord and Novira Capital, on its public offer of bonds for real estate development.
  • Advised European Investment Bank on financing a multi-annual investment program relating to water and sanitation in the City of Riga.
  • Advised Signet Bank on the launch of €9.46m asset-backed securities in co-operation with car leasing company Primero.

Latvia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

TGS Baltic is regularly engaged by public and private shareholders, asset managers, venture capital funds, and other financial institutions to advise on share purchases and sales, joint ventures, and M&A deals. Transactions in the energy space, especially in relation to wind and solar power, have represented growing streams of work, with real estate, retail and sports also increasing in importance. Practice head Andra Rubene leads on a large portion of transactions, and has further experience covering EU and competition, employment, and tax law. Armands Masulis and Agnese Hartpenga are noted for their work on M&A delas in the energy space. Senior associate Anna Vaivade is recommended for her corporate governance and investment funds expertise, alongside her background in technology and IT.

Practice head(s):

Andra Rubene

Other key lawyers:

Agnese Hartpenga; Armands Masulis; Anna Vaivade; Kaspars Treilibs; Evija Ābele

Testimonials

‘We have enjoyed cooperating with TGS Baltic law firm as they have consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach, making them a trusted partner for legal services. We feel that their approach has always been direct and honest, allowing for transparent cooperation on the projects.’

‘Organised and prepared team, delivering a clear action plan, and timeline, and offering solutions and, where necessary, compromises.’

‘The practitioners that I have come across are skilled lawyers, have an understanding for the clients’ expectations and have good availability.’

‘Andra Rubene is consistently the best in commercial, corporate and M&A work. She is engaged, focused, available, resourceful, and delivers.’

‘Anna Vaivade’s foreseeable, structured, organised, strategic and fast M&A assistance efficiently helps to achieve agreement and ensure deliverables.’

‘Kaspars Treilibs’ vast experience in the skillful handling of corporate, collateral, AML and sanctions issues makes him the first choice for practical transaction closing, company and group structuring and governance, and ensuring compliance.’

‘Evija Ābele’s strength is her specialisation in all aspects of complex cross-border M&A transactions and corporate reorganizations. Evija energetically and diligently supports the transactions to move forward quickly and easily.’

‘We are always happy to work with TGS Baltic. Their track record in Latvia is impeccable and their team is at the forefront of the legal landscape, displaying excellent capabilities and legal proficiency.’

Key clients

SIA CVE

AS Latvenergo

Green Genius UAB

GlaxoSmithCline

SELP

SIA TET

PAX8

Civinity

Naujoji Ringuva AB

SIA City Development Company

AS Eco Baltia

BlackSheep Ventures

Bethoc AB

INVL

Work highlights

  • Assisted the shareholders of Latvian wind and solar energy project development company CVE SIA with the sale of 100% of the shares to Lithuanian company UAB Ignitis Renewables.
  • Advised renewable energy company Green Genius UAB on acquiring a 100MW solar PV project covering over 151 hectares in Latvia.

Latvia > Employment Tier 2

In addition to providing extensive advice on compliance, employee transfers, and internal policies, TGS Baltic‘s broad practice is well versed in complex employment structuring, terminations and disputes. The practice is instructed by clients across the Baltics, from sectors as diverse as manufacturing, retail, IT and technology. Andra Rubene and Toms Tīdemanis are key contacts on the non-contentious side, while Linda Štrause is particularly active on employment-related dispute resolution and litigation.

Practice head(s):

Andra Rubene; Linda Štrause; Toms Tīdemanis

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘I prefer TGS Baltic’s employment practice over the employment practices of other top local law firms. TGS Baltic is faster, more pragmatic, and more agile. The firm offered solutions and strategies explaining the pros and cons. The advice allowed me to quickly make informed decisions, execute them, and thus resolve the issues altogether without wasting time, money, and, sometimes, reputation.’

‘Toms Tīdemanis is an excellent employment law expert. Toms led the prompt resolution of complicated and sensitive employment issues and disputes from engagement to termination, including employee transfers and collective dismissals, embezzlement, mobbing, bossing, and various employment terms violations.’

‘Andra Rubene led the most significant employee transfers and collective dismissals and dealt with the most severe employment violations and white-collar crimes. Andra perfectly masters employment issues in the context of overall business or transactions.’

‘Linda Štrause assisted with all employment disputes and litigations by achieving wins or several settlements. Linda is the best employment litigation lawyer.’

‘The team of TGS Baltic has comprehensive knowledge of employment, corporate and real estate law. Their solutions are innovative and gain great returns. Particularly working with Linda Štrause and Toms Tīdemanis has been a great pleasure as their knowledge is invaluable.’

‘Linda Štrause is very supportive and always all hands on deck. Toms Tīdemanis is engaged and interested in our business and helps solve our employment problems to evolve our business.’

Key clients

SIA SDI Media Latvia / SDI Media (Iyuno Inc.)

AS SPODRĪBA / AS NAUJOJI RINGUVA / UAB Premium Capital / FERUND, SIA

AS Hornbaek Baltic

Sunly AS

MasterCard Europe (Denmark)

SIA Inchcape Motors Latvia

ACME Grupė

SIA EDEN SPRINGS LATVIA

Abakhan Fabrics Eesti AS / AS Abakhan Fabrics Eesti Latvia branch

AccorHotels Deutschland GmbH

SIA FLEBOMEDIKA

Arringo Ltd

SOS Children’s Villages Latvia (Latvijas SOS – bērnu ciematu asociācija)

MyFitness SIA

Golden Fields Factory OÜ

Artex Latvia SIA / Artex AB / Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB

Work highlights

  • Assisted SIA SDI Media Latvia with winding up activities in Latvia by terminating all employment relations, preparing an action-plan for liquidating the local undertaking and terminating employment contracts with all employees, providing in-depth advice on local employment regulations and severance payments to employees, advising on retention periods for employment documents, and drafting termination agreements.
  • Assisted AS SPODRĪBA/AS NAUJOJI RINGUVA with modification of employment structures and engagement of new key employees, as well as advising on contract templates and procedures, and working time regulations in Latvia.
  • Advised Sunly AS on harmonising employment benefits within the group.

Latvia > IP, IT and telecoms Tier 2

TGS Baltic advises a considerable range of clients throughout the IP, IT, and telecoms space. IP protection work – in relation to trade marks, licensing, and patents – makes up a core part of the team’s work, as do data protection, collection and privacy matters. The firm has recently handled trade mark cases across Latvia and the wider EU, as well as advising on cross-border data transfers and processing. Andra Rubene oversees the IP, IT and telecoms practice, while Sandis Petrovičs and Arina Stivriņa jointly lead the dedicated data protection and technology group. Alīna Lepere and Zane Skļamina is also noted.

Practice head(s):

Andra Rubene; Sandis Petrovičs; Arina Stivriņa

Other key lawyers:

Alīna Lepere; Zane Skļamina

Testimonials

‘Personal approach to the client, always have answers for the legal questions, short time until the answer.’

‘I was working with Alīna Lepere, and I loved the process. Everything was smooth, she was able to do calls if the question was complicated. In general, we solved our tasks quickly and correctly with Alīna.’

‘Flexible approach, ability to listen and understand the actual needs of the client. Exquisite project management.’

‘Arina Stivriņa and her team have always offered expert knowledge, clear tangible interpretation of the law and great project coordination. ’

‘TGS Baltic recently attracted multiple experienced lawyers which is a positive tendency and shows their aspiration to grow and strengthen the team.’

‘The practitioners at TGS Baltic are highly professional, they are ready to jump into new territories, to suport in current challenges, and do it fast, with no doubt. We really appreciate their readiness and openness. We felt absoluteley secure and convinced with them behind us.’

Key clients

Inchcape Plc (Inchcape Motors Latvia SIA group company)

Viaplay group

Warner Music Group

Jaguar Land Rover

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

University of Latvia

Decta SIA / Decta Limited

Inchcape Motors Latvia

SIA SMARTLYNX AIRLINES (Avia Solutions Group company)

Weedbot SIA

Graanul Pellets SIA

DPD Latvija SIA

Nets Denmark A/S

Altero SIA

Inchcape Insurance Services SIA

Joom SIA

Work highlights

  • Advised Jaguar Land Rover on privacy compliance issues in relation to data collection methods and data products; a re-sell declaration for Jaguar Land Rover in all three Baltic States; and plans to introduce new data collection method and new data products.
  • Advised Warner Music Group on data collection issues.
  • Assisted the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga with the development of a new education platform and policy for transferring personal data to the US.

Latvia > Shipping and transport Tier 2

TGS Baltic advises clients across the shipping, automotive, logistics, and rail sectors on a set of matters both contentious and non-contentious. This includes advice on contracts and compliance, as well as transactions. The team also boasts disputes capabilities and has experience representing clients before the Latvian Competition Council. Head Andra Rubene specialises in M&A and corporate matters, with further experience in distribution and logistics issues. Ivars Grunte is active in the contentious sphere, with specialisms in customs and tax disputes, together with sanctions. Linda Štrause and associate Arina Stivriņa are also noted.

Practice head(s):

Ivars Grunte; Andra Rubene; Arina Stivriņa

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market. The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’

‘A very energetic, practical and goal-oriented team. Excellent work.’

Key clients

DPD Latvija SIA

MyBee Latvia SIA

Nord/LB

L K I SIA

Latvijas sabiedriskais autobuss SIA

Graanul Pellets

LDZ Cargo SIA, AS Latvijas dzelzceļš (State owned company)

Auto-Bon Oy

VAS Latvijas Dzelzceļš (Latvian Railway)

Moller Auto Baltic SIA

Work highlights

  • Advising DPD Latvija SIA on shipping and transport regulatory and contract law matters.
  • Assisted car lease company MyBee SIA with a package of templates relating to its contracts and terms of use.
  • Assisted German ship financing bank Nord/LB with an intended bareboat registration of MV TRAVETAL under the Latvian flag.

Latvia > Tax Tier 2

TGS Baltic is routinely instructed on cross-border corporate tax, structuring, and transactional matters, with particular strengths in the real estate, green energy, and, more recently, crypto and blockchain spaces. The team has extensive experience advising venture capital and private equity investors, as well as start-ups. Duo Rūdolfs Vilsons and Andra Rubene jointly lead the team; they bring wide-reaching expertise across commercial and corporate tax matters, notably in transaction structuring and employment-related tax matters.

Practice head(s):

Andra Rubene; Rūdolfs Vilsons

Other key lawyers:

Inese Hazenfusa; Linda Štrause

Testimonials

‘Rūdolfs Vilsons has vast experience, including on common solutions and alternatives to consider. For is, it’s also important that he is able to advise on nuances related with different type of cross-border investments and tax impacts on those.’

‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market. The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’

‘Perfect cooperation in multiple aspects. Excellent communication and outreach skills. Special mention should be made of Rūdolfs Vilsons’ knowledge in tax aspects related to real estate transactions, M&A, and other corporate transactions.’

‘We have been having a long and steady relationship for nearly twenty years, and we have no intention whatsoever to look around for any better (if any) tax advisors in Latvia. Professional and accurate, deep-digging and creative, kind and responsive – these are just a few of our impressions to mention.’

‘Meeting the agreed deadlines seems to be a TGS rule of thumb.’

‘We have been working with Andra Rubene and Rūdolfs Vilsons, both are high quality and reliable professionals. The TGS tax team has been helping us a lot, especially performing accurate and really in-depth tax due diligence and providing deep and creative studies of cross-border acquisitions and further transactions.’

‘We use TGS Baltic office in Riga as a one-stop agency for solving any legal and tax matters across all three Baltic countries.’

Key clients

Marijas 2 SIA / Evernord Real Estate Fund III and Novira Capital OU / Novira Holding AS joint venture

European Energy AS

Inchcape Motors Latvia SIA

Invego OU

BETHOC AB / Sareq AB

AS Eco Baltia group

Intrum Global Technologies SIA

Altero SIA

Europark Latvia SIA / UAB Modus Grupe / UAB Lords LB Asset Management

Baltic Granulas SIA

Autohalle SIA

Accor Hotels

Latgran SIA

Cronimet group

Energy Transition Investments UAB

Møller Real Estate Baltic AS (Norway) / SIA Moller Auto

Work highlights

  • Advising Inchape Motors Latvia SIA on the taxation of various transactions, including transfers of business, cross-border vehicle sales, export procedures, customs brokerage procedures, as well as taxation of vehicles in customs warehouses, and taxation in relation to cross-border employments and employee leases.
  • Assisted BETHOC AB, a Swedish hockey training aids seller, with the tax assessment and structuring necessary for acquiring 100% of the shares in SIA SPORT REVOLUTION, a Latvian ice hockey, floorball, and field hockey training aids seller, in exchange for shares in BETHOC AB given to one of the previous shareholders of SIA SPORT REVOLUTION and payment of cash to another previous shareholder.
  • Assisted parking management company Europark Latvia SIA with client invoicing procedures to ensure VAT application through all invoicing chains.

Lithuania > Fintech Tier 2

Estonia > Tax

The firm: TGS Baltic is a leading full-service commercial law firm in the Baltic States. The firm’s attorneys have an unprecedented experience mix of serving local and international businesses, the public sector, working with the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank, institutions of the European Union, and collaborating with top-tier international law firms. The firm has been involved in almost all of the major transactions that were completed in the Baltic States since they regained their independence and is currently involved in the most important strategic energy and infrastructure, corporate, and litigation projects in the Baltics.

The Latvian office is one of the most experienced law firms in the region and has developed and grown throughout its years of operation. In 2022 TGS Baltic Latvian office will celebrate its 30th anniversary of operation in Latvia.

Areas of practice
Corporate and M&A: corporate and M&A work is the core area of expertise of TGS Baltic. TGS Baltic as part of a consortium led by Rothschild and consisting of Porta Finance and Deloitte Czech advised the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia on the possible purchase of shares in gas transmission and storage system operator Conexus Baltic Grid worth €150–200m (the initial value of Conexus Baltic Grid defined by financial advisors).

Banking and finance: TGS Baltic advised CVI Dom Maklerski sp. z o.o. (CVI) in arranging financing Riga Retail Park for the purposes of co-financing acquisition of real property as well as construction and development of the Saga Lifestyle and Shopping Centre;  Advised the European Central Bank in relation to the revocation of the license of AS Trasta Komercbanka; Successfully represented LV Asset Management AIFP before the financial and capital market commission during granting the status of a registered alternative investment fund manager; provided legal assistance to the University of Latvia regarding the €30m investment contract of the European Investment Bank; advised Nordea Bank AB on re-registration of the securities as the result of a cross-border merger of Nordea Bank Danmark A/S (Denmark), Nordea Bank Finland Plc (Finland) and Nordea Bank Norge ASA (Norway) into Nordea Bank AB (publ) Sweden (€32m).

Litigation and arbitration: TGS Baltic’s experience in large-scale, complex disputes, where simultaneous, active, and immediate action in different directions is necessary, is exceptional. Currently TGS Baltic represents clients in court cases with a total value of more than €500m.

White-collar crime and corporate investigations: TGS Baltic’s team of experts has experience of acting for corporates and individuals facing crimes and investigations performed by regulatory and law enforcement bodies.

Real estate and construction: TGS Baltic has an extensive market share in real estate matters in the commercial property sector. The firm’s experience in real estate due diligence and transactions, large multi-functional and infrastructure projects is outstanding.

Tax: TGS Baltic is very strong in tax planning, transaction support, structuring, tax due diligence, and tax litigation.

EU and competition: TGS Baltic provides clients with the full spectrum of services aimed to ensure competition law and state aid compliance and avoid violations and administrative fines and compensation of civil damages. TGS Baltic has the strongest pan-Baltic and local team of professionals with extensive experience in providing the above services.

Energy and infrastructure: is one of the key areas of practice of TGS Baltic, which lately has been marked by the involvement in large infrastructure projects. TGS Baltic is involved in energy and infrastructure projects based on its in-depth knowledge and experience obtained through its long-standing practice, which is highly valued by its clients. It covers all aspects of business activities in the energy area.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner, Dispute Resolution and Litigation Ivars Grunte ivars.grunte@tgsbaltic.com
Partner, M&A, Competition, Employment Andra Rubene andra.rubene@tgsbaltic.com
Partner, Real Estate and Construction, Energy Linda Štrause linda.strause@tgsbaltic.com
Partner, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets Inese Hazenfusa inese.hazenfusa@tgsbaltic.com
Partner, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Energy Agnese Hartpenga agnese.hartpenga@tgsbaltic.com
Partner, Data Protection, Intelectual Property Sandis Petrovičs sandis.petrovics@tgsbaltic.com
Senior Associate, Competition Māra Stabulniece-Veldruma mara.stabulniece-veldruma@tgsbaltic.com
Tax Rūdolfs Vilsons rudolfs.vilsons@tgsbaltic.com
Associate, Head of Data Protection Arina Stivriņa arina.stivrina@tgsbaltic.com
Associate, Intelectual Property, Data Protection, Corporate Commercial Zane Skļamina zane.sklamina@tgsbaltic.com
Associate, Real Estate and Construction Aija Kreicberga aija.kreicberga@tgsbaltic.com
Administrative and Finance Manager Tatjana Klaipa tatjana.klaipa@tgsbaltic.com
Head of Marketing and Communications Līga Lapsa liga.lapsa@tgsbaltic.com
Photo Name Position Profile
Jānis Bite photo Mr Jānis Bite Counsel, attorney-at-law
Mārtiņš Galzons photo Mārtiņš Galzons Legal Assistant
Ivars Grunte photo Ivars Grunte Managing Partner (Latvia), Chairperson of the pan-Baltic Board, Head of Dispute Resolution…
Agnese Hartpenga photo Agnese Hartpenga Partner
Inese Hazenfusa photo Inese Hazenfusa Partner, Head of Banking & Finance practice group, Latvia
Aija Kreicberga photo Aija Kreicberga Associate
Alīna Lepere photo Alīna Lepere Senior Associate, Trade Mark Attorney
Gundars Madelis photo Gundars Madelis Associate
Sandis Petrovičs photo Sandis Petrovičs Partner, Co-Head of Data Protection practice group
Andra Rubene photo Andra Rubene Partner, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions practice group, Latvia
Vladlena Rudusāne-Simiča photo Vladlena Rudusāne-Simiča Associate
Zane Skļamina photo Zane Skļamina Associate
Māra Stabulniece photo Māra Stabulniece Senior Associate, Co-head of Competition practice group
Arina Stivriņa photo Arina Stivriņa Senior Associate, Co-Head of Data protection practice group
Linda Štrause photo Linda Štrause Partner, Head of Real Estate and Energy practice group, Latvia
Kaspars Treilibs photo Kaspars Treilibs Associate
Toms Tīdemanis photo Toms Tīdemanis Associate
Rūdolfs Vilsons photo Rūdolfs Vilsons Associate
Number of partners worldwide : 33
Number of lawyers in Baltics : 150+
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Contact : Ivars Grunte, Managing Partner, ivars.grunte@tgsbaltic.com
Other office : Tallinn, Estonia
Other office : Tartu, Estonia
Other office : Vilnius, Estonia

TESTIMONIAL: TGS Baltic ensures clear, correct, credible and well substantiated advice in a timely manner. TGS Baltic team is very responsive, fast, competent and efficient. The firm has very knowledgeable and experienced specialists in corporate and M&A, employment, tax and other areas of law that proactively ensure utmost quality advice suited for our business needs. They are internationally very well connected. TGS Baltic is the best legal partner for development of your business locally and cross-borders.


TESTIMONIAL: The team of TGS Baltic has exceptional strategic thinking, exemplary knowledge and understanding of the relevant areas of law and our business: TGS Baltic is highly recommended for the largest and the most complicated cross-border and local commercial issues, M&A transactions and disputes.


TESTIMONIAL: TGS Baltic is a top-notch tax advisor in Latvia. The firm’s team consists of preeminent tax advisors and distinguished tax litigators that have very deep expertise and extensive experience. They are simply brilliant when it comes to tax advice. TGS Baltic has won a number of tax disputes thereby going straight against the statistics, according to which the tax authorities typically win. Key to their success is in-depth understanding of business, tax, and overall legal framework.

Promotion news in TGS Baltic

Continuing the growth and strengthening the legal team of the TGS Baltic office in Latvia, we are pleased to announce three new promotions to the TGS Baltic legal team.