Cobalt has a leading position in major industrial construction projects, including those concerning power plants. It also has a strong track record in the commercial property arena, where it acts for commercial property developers and owners in Latvia. Beyond handling construction-related work, managing partner Dace Silava-Tomsone is sought-after for advice on acquisitions, large-scale leases and disputes. Gatis Flinters, who focuses on infrastructure projects, is another name to note.

Ellex has a strong track record in real estate transactions and leasing matters, and it is noted for its work for major investment funds and trusts, as well as high-profile retailers. The firm's workload covers a number of asset classes, including commercial, retail and residential properties. Ivars Pommers heads up the team, which includes Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs, who recently advised a multinational retailer on the property aspects of its entry into the Latvian market. Inita Jurka, whose core area of interest is in commercial property transactions, is another name to note.

The 'highly professional and business-minded' team at FORT advises on property developments, transactions, property maintenance and management, as well as sale and leaseback transactions. It has expertise in matters concerning residential, office and commercial assets. Jānis Līkops heads up the practice, which counts the IKEA subsidiary Vastint Latvia as a key client. The team is also highly skilled in real estate and construction disputes, largely owing to the expertise of Sandis Bertaitis. Senior associate Roberts Prusis is also recommended.

Kronbergs Cukste Levin's recent portfolio of work included mixed-use development projects, property acquisitions and disposals, financings, lease agreements and real estate M&A. Corporate and commercial partner Valters Kronbergs, who leads the team, is supported by procurement expert Vineta Čukste–Jurjeva.

WALLESS (former Primus Derling) has a strong profile among domestic and international real estate developers, for whom it handles all the intricacies of the real estate and social infrastructure development process. It also advises on planning and zoning, as well as land use. Elsewhere, work for corporate real estate investors is another mainstay of the practice; the work in this space encompasses project funding, incorporation of SPVs, acquisitions, asset management and dispute resolution. Kristīne Gaigule-Šāvēja leads the team, which also includes senior associate Andis Ozoliņš.

Rödl & Partner’s team is skilled in assisting clients with real estate transactions involving single assets and portfolios, as well as negotiating lease agreements and real estate litigation, among other matters. Leading the team are Kristīne Zvejniece, who has a focus on residential, retail and agricultural properties, and Sanda Lāce.

VILGERTS is highlighted for its strong track record in development projects, commercial leases, real estate M&A and dispute resolution. Its work spans a number of industries, such as financial institutions, hospitality, aviation, rail and manufacturing. In the retail arena, the firm acted for Summus Capital on the purchase of the Riga Plaza shopping centre; practice head and managing partner Gints Vilgerts led the advice to the client on this mandate.

Šķiņķis Pētersons fields ‘experts in construction, spatial planning and administrative law disputes’.  Since its inception in 2018,  the team has attracted significant clients such as Fortum and the Latvian Football Federation. Mārtiņš Pētersons and Matīss Šķiņķis lead the group, both of whom specialise in real estate and construction disputes.

BDO Law has a multifaceted real estate and construction practice. On the non-contentious side, the group assists clients with transactions, lease agreements and planning matters. Contentious work includes cases involving construction and procurement issues. Vita Liberte and Janis Zelmenis co-head the team.