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NJORD Law Firm Offices
Elizabetes 31-8
1010 RIGA
Latvia
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Latvia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
NJORD Law Firm advises a set of foreign and domestic shareholders on corporate restructurings, as well as assisting with entry to the Latvian market. The practice also has experience handling acquisitions and demergers, and is well placed to provide support across the Nordics and Baltics through its network of regional offices. Recently, the IT and e-banking sectors have been particularly active. Dmitri Kolesnikov is the key senior contact.Practice head(s):
Dmitri Kolesnikov
Testimonials
‘NJORD specialists can provide adequate and prompt solutions.’
‘Dmitri Kolesnikov – very attentive to our needs and were very helpful in giving us suggestions for the “next step” in setting up the business in an unknown system.’
Key clients
DTSOCIALIZE HOLDING LTD
LAVATIO, SIA
X Infotech, SIA
Garant Building UAB
Eterna International, SIA
Lartech Telecom SIA
PRIEKULU 1, SIA
3S Money Club
0G Baltics SIA
PLIENCIEMA, SIA
KIM JOHANSEN TRANSPORT SIA
Netteca SIA
Modena Estonia OÜ
Unikmed Baltija SIA
MTS service, SIA
TKO INVEST SIA
Httpool Latvia SIA
InDrones SIA
SG Jurmala Estate SIA
Overseas Liner Agency
INNOVATION LABS LIMITED
T-development SIA
Work highlights
- Advised ANEX TOUR on launching operations in the Baltics.
- Advised Garant Building UAB on the acquisition of SIA UNIVER.
- Advised Eterna International SIA on the demerger of its business.
Latvia > Dispute resolution Tier 3
NJORD Law Firm‘s dispute resolution department has experience spanning a wide spectrum of sectors, including insurance and transportation, and areas, including IP and insurance. White-collar crime and constitutional cases are also key for the firm. The team acts for a mix of individuals and corporations, both domestic and international. Sergejs Petrov leads the team, backed by an experienced group of associates. Anna Kosinska regularly handles on transport, IT, IP, and insurance-related mandates. Eduards Vaisla is active across civil, administrative and criminal litigation.Practice head(s):
Sergejs Petrovs
Other key lawyers:
Anna Kosinska; Eduards Vais; Dmitri Kolesnikov
Testimonials
‘Njord’s practice is unique primarily due to its seamless blend of local expertise with a global perspective, which is quite rare in the region. Their team’s strengths lie in their deep understanding of the Baltic legal environment, coupled with an ability to anticipate the needs of international clients. This dual focus sets them apart from other firms that may only concentrate on one aspect.’
‘Sergejs Petrovs is highly experienced and a very good negotiator.’
‘Anna Kosinska is a very experienced litigator with remarkable analytical and drafting skills.’
‘The individuals at Njord have a standout quality of being not just legal professionals but also strategic partners to us as clients.’
‘They have been exceptionally good at follow up and communication, not missing any details and making sure things move forward swiftly!’
‘Their dedication to fostering strong client relationships is evident in their consistent availability and the personalised attention they provide.’
Key clients
COFACE (Compagnie Française d’Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur)
Eisen+Stahl Service Center GmbH
OLA Overseas Liner Agencies AB
Abe Books
Kuehne + Nagel
NH Marine Power B.V.
Marsaana Communications Oy
Audible, inc.
Lidén & Denz GmbH
Baltic Travel Group
Vide Infra Group
CBG
Work highlights
- Representing COFACE in a court dispute with joint-stock company TRASTA KOMERCBANKA, which is in liquidation.
- Representedg Kuehne + Nagel in a court dispute against IF Insurance regarding damages of €2m.
- Representing Swedish shipping agency OLA Overseas Liner Agencies AB in a lawsuit against a former Latvian subagent.
Latvia > Employment Tier 3
The employment team at NJORD Law Firm is led by Dmitri Nikolaenko, an experienced immigration, employment and tax expert. The firm is well placed to assist a mix of domestic and foreign companies with issues concerning work permits and EU blue cards. The team is also noteworthy for its wide-ranging experience handling employment relations matters, with work ranging from the drafting of contracts to their termination.Practice head(s):
Dmitri Nikolaenko
Key clients
Ineco
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Latvia
SIA “Bolt Services LV” (Bolt taxi)
3S Money Club, Representative office in Latvia
DORDA Rechtsanwälte
Zalaris HR Services Latvia
Lokalise
SIA EthnoExpert
Ignitis renewables, UAB
Httpool Latvia
Coral Travel Lithuania, UAB
Exupery International School
Service for Europe Development SIA
SIA Juku īpašums
Baltic Travel Group
Kim Johansen Transport SIA
STP Fittings SIA
Ropejumping.lv SIA
Mira-G IA-Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
SIA Liden&Denz Riga
Work highlights
- Advising Embassy of the Republic of Korea on employment matters in Latvia, including assisting with termination of employment relations.
- Advising Kim Johansen Transport SIA on the establishment and termination of employment relations.
- Advising INECO, a major global player in infrastructure engineering and consultancy, on Latvian employment law issues.
Latvia > IP, IT and telecoms Tier 3
Leveraging the strength of the firm’s network of regional offices, the team at NJORD Law Firm regularly handles licensing, protection, regulatory and infringement matters across the EU. Practice head Sergejs Petrov has over 20 years’ experience spanning IP law and commercial litigation; as such, he is particularly well versed in design and trade mark disputes.Practice head(s):
Sergejs Petrov
Other key lawyers:
Anna Kosinska; Anda Briede
Testimonials
‘The team is very international. The advice is of a high quality and with a swift turnaround. Also ready to be flexible with pricing and billing.’
‘The mindset is European and regional, and with an understanding of the international relations.’
‘You can be sure that any significant and sometimes even less significant assignments are performed by senior staff with extensive proven experience.’
‘Sergejs Petrov – highly experienced. A very good negotiator.’
‘Anna Kosinska is a very experienced litigator. Remarkable analytical and drafting skills.’
‘NJORD Latvia has a very good team of data protection and IT law experts. They react extremely quickly and can solve complex cases. Another advantage of NJORD Latvia is that they cooperate closely with NJORD’s offices in Estonia, Lithuania and Denmark.’
Key clients
Amazon Technologies
NJORD represents Audible, Inc.
WhatsApp, Inc.
Vide Infra Group
AbeBooks Inc.
Yahoo, Inc.
Tommy Hilfiger, B.V
Netteca
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
Work highlights
- Secured a win for AbeBooks Inc. in the court of first instance in a claim regarding protection of database rights.
- Representing Audible in opposition proceedings regarding a Latvian trade mark.
- Represented Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft in criminal and administrative proceedings against an online retailer of fake parts.
Latvia > Real estate and construction Tier 4
NJORD Law Firm advises a mix of Latvian and international developers, construction companies and private individuals on leases and acquisitions, as well as handling due diligence, compliance and local clearance procedures. In addition, the team has experience handling real estate disputes. The practice is headed by Dmitri Nikolaenko, capably supported by senior associate Anna Kosinska; the two together bring significant experience across the commercial real estate, tax, and disputes spheres to the group.Practice head(s):
Dmitri Nikolaenko
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Garant Building UAB
UNIVER SIA
SG Jurmala Estate SIA
SIA Plienciema 16
PL Holding GmbH (Austrian real estate development company)
AVESTS SIA
Keystone Realty, SIA
Ropejumping.lv SIA
City Garden, SIA
AS LANDESTE
PILGAARD SIA
WESICO PROJECT OÜ
Marija Ancupova
Ivan Zhiznevsky
Work highlights
- Advised Garant Building UAB on the acquisition of SIA UNIVER.
- Advising SG Jurmala Estate SIA on a residential development project in Jurmala.
- Advising Plienciema 16 on lease agreements realting to warehouse and office premises.