Mr Elvis Grinbergs > Sorainen > Riga, Latvia > Lawyer Profile

Sorainen
KR. VALDEMARA 21
LV-1010 Riga
Latvia

Work Department

Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

Position

Associate

Career

As an associate with the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Risk Management practice in Latvia, Elvis specializes in cross-border disputes, international and local arbitration proceedings, as well as recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions and arbitral awards in Latvia.

International trade. He has regularly participated in teams providing legal assistance in international trade. His expert knowledge covers dispute resolution in the area of international contracts for the sale of goods.

Foreign investment protection. He assisted our client E Energia in obtaining a favorable award against the Republic of Latvia at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). These were the very first ICSID annulment proceedings that involved the State of Latvia.

Likewise, he has participated in legal research and the provision of opinions on the protection of foreign investors.

Languages

Latvian, English, Russian

Memberships

  • Latvian Bar Association
  • Young Arbitrators Forum of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC YAF)
  • International Council for Commercial Arbitration (Young ICCA)

Education

University of Latvia, Latvia (LLB, LLM)
Zagreb University, Croatia (exchange student)

Lawyer Rankings

Latvia > Shipping and transport

Sorainen is regularly engaged for advice on some of the region’s leading transportation matters. The firm has experience acting for both private and public entities. The team has a strong presence across Latvia’s aviation, shipping, and logistics sectors, where it has handled financings, transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes. Valts Nerets heads up the firm’s transport and logistics team. Elvis Grinbergs is another key contact.