Mr Nauris Grigals > Sorainen > Riga, Latvia > Lawyer Profile
Sorainen Offices
KR. VALDEMARA 21
LV-1010 Riga
Latvia
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Mr Nauris Grigals
Work Department
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Position
Partner and co-head of the Corporate and M&A practice group in Latvia
Career
I am a partner and co-head of the Corporate and M&A practice group in Latvia. I advise and provide legal support on a full range of corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and corporate dispute resolution. The main task of my work is to find the most suitable and appropriate solution for the client’s interests and aims so that the legal support and practical legal advice provided is part of a successful process for the client’s business.
Many years of experience in corporate law and M&A practice. Specialising since 2009 in advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law matters, I have been a part of many large and significant transactions in Latvia and the Baltic region. The clients I have represented include the Latvian state and the largest Latvian state companies, as well as international corporations and local private companies which are leaders in their fields.
Experience in dispute resolution and litigation. In addition to corporate law and M&A practices, I have provided support to clients in resolving disputes, representing clients in litigation, arbitration and cross-border litigation. This provides an invaluable advantage and allows for more accurate identification of the causes and reasons for possible disagreements in future counterparty relationships, allowing for these to be addressed in a timely manner and to be resolved successfully at the stage of preparation and conclusion of the transaction.
Consultations on complex labour law issues. I provide support and advice to companies on labour law issues, both in establishing employment relations – including structuring contracts with company managers – and complex termination of employment and collective redundancy processes.
Languages
Latvian, English, Russian
Memberships
- Latvian Bar Association
Education
- University of Latvia, Latvia (LLB, LLM)
Lawyer Rankings
Latvia > Employment
Sorainen
‘s employment practice is instructed by a diverse range of multinational companies to handle employee disputes, terminations, restructurings, and compliance issues. The team has considerable experience representing clients before the State Labour Inspectorate and Latvian Employment Agency, and has seen considerable recent activity in the data protection, whistleblower, and immigration spheres. Andis Burkevics focuses on employment and data protection issues, while Nauris Grigals advises on issues with a nexus to corporate and M&A law. Māris Simulis is noted for his focus on ESG-related matters.
Latvia > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Next Generation Partners)–
Praised by clients for its ‘exceptional understanding and competence to serve cross-border M&A deals’, Sorainen remains a key regional player in the transactional space. The firm is instructed by an array of private equity investors, leasing companies, energy developers, and global corporations, with work covering the gamut of corporate and commercial mandates. Eva Berlaus
and Nauris Grigals jointly lead the team; the former is especially active on private equity transactions and corporate governance issues, while the latter has extensive experience handling complex M&A deals. Associates Renāte Purvinska and Natālija Ešenberga are also noted. Jānis Līkops was a new arrival in April 2024.
Latvia > Tax
(Next Generation Partners)–
Sorainen handles a range of tax-related mandates, ranging from VAT deductions, compliance issues, and share option structurings, all the way through to complex litigations. Practice head Jānis Taukačs is a widely recognised name within the tax and customs fields, with experience spanning across all industries. Counsel Aija Lasmane brings expertise in international tax, risk management and M&A deals to the group. Dace Everte and Kristīne Erele are also key names; the former has in-house experience with the Latvian tax authorities, while the latter has particular expertise in indirect taxes and customs. Nauris Grigals rounds out the roster of recommended practitioners.
Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Latvia
- Next Generation Partners Latvia > Tax
- Next Generation Partners Latvia > Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Tax Latvia
- Employment Latvia
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