‘COBALT team was exceptional in working with the LGBTQ issues. We can also say that they were brave in taking a clear stand for equality, diversity and LGBTQ rights in the environment, which is still partly hostile towards the LGBTQ issues.’

‘Managing Partner Lauris Liepa is one of the most respected lawyers and attorneys in Latvia. He is one of the top constitutional rights and human rights lawyers in Latvia. His expertise is valued in professional, academic, political and policy fields.’

‘The team is very professional and is focused on achieving goals. The team is able to quickly connect to legal challenges, which are very important to us, given that the legal proceedings in which we are involved are dealt with in short terms.’

‘Mr. Lauris Liepa is a high-ranking expert on constitutional rights. We have long years of cooperation. His knowledge and legal analysis of the situation helped greatly.’

‘The practical experience, technical strength and strategic insight of their lawyers is unmatched. From the very first meeting I felt very well informed and supported – on a human level, in terms of my rights and in terms of what settlement would be workable and fair. Highly recommended.’

‘Lauris Liepa was able to decipher the complex technicalities of the case immediately and his professional skills were exemplary throughout the process. I thoroughly cherished the experience of working with him.’

‘I really appreciate the work and final product delivered to us during our cooperation. Strong knowledge of laws and local regulations and high level professionality bring excellent results.’

‘Strong knowledge of EU law, great attitude towards the client – including out-of-the-box thinking, where the traditional solutions would not apply.’

‘Jevgenijs Salims has proved himself to be an expert in his field – provided us with a strong, knowledgeable and wide range of legal support in litigations concerning EU law.’

‘We have a criminal case running with over 2500 victims and we managed to set up a fairly automated process to handle all victims. Ellex has been flexible in adding juniors to the team to perform the remaining administrative tasks. They were very clear on billing from the beginning and respect their budgets. They are also clear about which steps do or do not make sense for us to take.’

‘First to mention is that all enquiry to the staff of the law firm is always answered and handled with care and professionalism. if there are question from the client that need to be clarified according to procedure and law they always reply. I find them accurate in timeframe, the know the law and they go for the aim of the client, always with the frame of law.’

‘We are primarily working with the team lead by Andris Lazdins. He is an excellent lawyer, who is responsive, attentive bringing value in complex difficult cases.’

‘Short response times even for requests at short notice. Clear and easy-to-understand answers to the (legal) questions asked, right to the point.’

‘We appreciate the timely feedback, the very good quality of services, the assessment our of chances of success. The law firm is not pushing to appeal all the decisions rendered by court without proper evaluation of the case.’

‘Dynamic enviroment, good analytical and problem-solving ability.’

‘Sandis Bertaitis – good communication skills, strong care of quality, ability to make practical evaluation of the case.’

‘They are very efficient and thoughtful.’

‘Good analysis of the situation. Proper reflection on the course of case strategy. Proper disclosure of the situation to the client.’

‘Gints is an excellent professional, always striving to provide best services to his clients. I can confidently recommend his services to my clients.’

‘People – team work, great strategy proposal and successful execution from their side with positive outcomes for the client.’

‘Gints Vilgerts – great strategy proposals and different case vision how it could be seen from the first vision.’

‘Very competent team with very high skills!’

‘Always there when needed!’

‘Hands on. Fast and clear communication.’

‘Very professional team. Here, each team member knows exactly what to do.’

‘High competence level, communication in client’s language, even if the language might change (latvian, russian, english).’

‘They are excellent professionals who manage to keep things easy and understandable for “non-legal-speaking” clients, even in super complicated moments, which I find extremely important. They have been very accessible during all the pandemic restrictions and open to providing all kinds of digital/remote solutions.’

‘I have most experience with Ilze Jankevica and Karlis Vitols. Both are exceptional professionals with a noticeable amount of passion for what they do.’

‘Karlis Vitols has exceptional skills in dispute resolution and negotiations.’

‘The team all speak and write good English, providing translation services when needed. Communication was via Microsoft teams, telephone or email and was all very clear.’

‘We had one point of contact, other than billing. That being Dr Lauris Rasnacs. He made handling a dispute in another country very easy and clear as to steps to take.’

‘Firm’s lawyers are experts in administrative and constitutional law litigation. Not many other firms can provide expertise in these matters.’

‘Very robust and in-depth approach, personal passion to win cases. Team is well equipped with all necessary IT technologies, billing and task descriptions.’

‘Passion to win cases, willing to achieve justice.’

‘Very competent and professional team, flexible and quick in its activities. Fast to react, but more importantly – proactive in advising the best solutions.’

‘Quick response time and price per value.’