Mrs Viktorija Smirnova-Čerkasa > Sorainen > Riga, Latvia > Lawyer Profile
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KR. VALDEMARA 21
LV-1010 Riga
Latvia
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Mrs Viktorija Smirnova-Čerkasa

Work Department
Corporate and M&A, Real Estate & Construction
Position
Senior Associate
Career
Viktorija Smirnova-Čerkasa heads the firm’s Energy & Utilities sector group in Latvia. Having practised law since 2006, she has gained significant experience in the field of real estate.
Practice and theory in the energy sector. Viktorija consults energy sector clients on their legal matters and are currently authoring a book on legal aspects of ensuring natural gas supply security in the European Union.
Real estate industry challenges. Much of her legal practice is devoted to real estate purchase, sale and mortgage transactions, leasing and management issues and matters related to the legal process in the construction field.
Broad perspective. Viktorija Smirnova-Čerkasa provides legal advice on immigration law and commercial law issues and have participated in various merger and acquisition transactions.
Languages
Latvian, English, Russian
Memberships
Latvian Bar Association
Education
- Riga Graduate School of Law, Latvia (LLM in International and European Law, cum laude)
- University of Latvia, Latvia (LLB)
- New College Nottingham, UK (International Business course)
Lawyer Rankings
Latvia > Real estate and construction
(Rising stars)Sorainen has a strong pedigree for handling some of the largest real estate development projects and investments in the region. Led by practice heads Lelde Laviņa and recently promoted partner Jorens Jaunozols, it also advises on leases, environmental issues and property litigation, as well as sale and leaseback transactions. Senior associates Viktorija Smirnova-Čerkasa and Andris Vilisons are also noteworthy names.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- EU and competition
- IP, IT and telecoms
- Real estate and construction
- Shipping and transport
- Tax