KPMG Law ZAB SIA > Riga, Latvia > Firm Profile
KPMG Law ZAB SIA Offices
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Riga, LV-1045
Latvia
KPMG Law ZAB SIA > The Legal 500 Rankings
Latvia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
KPMG Law ZAB SIA‘s corporate and M&A team assists with transactions and restructurings, as well as due diligence and the implementation of employee motivation and joint stock initiatives. Ieva Tillere-Tilnere leads on the M&A side, and has nearly two decades of experience assisting with domestic and cross-border transactions and negotiations. Uģis Ludiņš helms the corporate and commercial team, and is well versed in advising on structuring and liquidations.Practice head(s):
Ieva Tillere-Tilnere; Uģis Ludiņš
Testimonials
‘The team is goal oriented. They prefer to act humble if that is needed to progress. They are also good in speaking “human language”, rationally dosing it with legal terminology.’
‘They are accessible and reachable, and I am very impressed by that. I know they are busy, but even with that, they are able to react to get things moving.’
‘The team is always professional with high responsibility and right attitude.’
Key clients
Akciju sabiedrība “Latvijas Gāze”
Blue Shock Race SIA
Rīgas meži SIA
Banku Augstskola
Pepco Latvia SIA
Kaamos Group OÜ
Hackmotion SIA
Signet Bank AS
SIA “LATER LTD”
AS “Discover Car Hire”
AS “VIRŠI-A”
AS AJ Power Gas
Decart Finance B.V.
Intrum Lietuva UAB
SIA Krone ScanBalt”
SIA Evecon
Work highlights
- Advised Akciju sabiedrība Latvijas Gāze on the divestment of its subsidiary, a natural gas distribution system operator.
- Advised SIA Evecon on the sale of a pool of solar park projects to Modus Asset Management.
- Assisted Kaamos Group OÜ with the visualisation of best scenarios for a real estate investment project in Latvia and assisted with the implementation of the most efficient scenario.
Latvia > Dispute resolution Tier 4
KPMG Law ZAB SIA has recently seen a number of complex debt collection and recovery cases. Compliance is another key area of focus. Andis Pauniņš acts as head of the disputes department. Managing partner Una Petrauska brings further expertise in the banking and finance sphere to the group.Practice head(s):
Andis Pauniņš
Other key lawyers:
Una Petrauska; Vladlen Rozhnov; Ņikita Kovaļovs
Key clients
Industra Bank AS
Signet Bank AS
Ogres Namsaimnieks SIA
Engo GmbH
Jelgavas Ūdens SIA
Olainfarm AS
PN Management SIA (KPMG Baltics SIA)
M23 SIA
KPMG Baltics SIA
O Yachts SIA
AS Latvijas autoceļu uzturētājs
Reverta AS (former Parex banka AS)
Vision Express Baltija SIA
OC Vision SIA
King Coffee Service, SIA
Latvijas Krājbanka LAS
Work highlights
- Represented the interests of Industra Bank AS against its debtor, including resuming debt enforcement procedures over pledged assets to recover debt amounting to €6m.
- Represented Z Group SIA in appeals relating to the state environmental service in order to renew administrative proceedings and conduct a new investigation.
- Represented OC VISION Ltd and obtained a favourable decision regarding state aid in the Court of Appeal.
KPMG Law ZAB SIA > Firm Profile
KPMG Law – a full service law firm
Our competent and experienced team provides exact and innovative legal solutions in a wide range of fields of practice integrated with audit, financial and tax advisory, digitalization, ESG and other services in cooperation with KPMG global network.
First-class experts
Our attorneys are experienced in advising some of the toughest and biggest deals of our region. We never make concessions when it comes to quality or ethics. KPMG Law Firm is experienced in dealing with complex, cross-jurisdictional business issues, so we know the value of acting quickly and decisively.
Integrated services you can rely on
We are dedicated to delivering high quality strategic advice in the Baltics, Nordic and across the globe. When you need deep insight and business support that is specifically relevant to your sector, we will not only point out the current legal risks but help to make sure that you can avoid possible hardships also in the future.
Smart people powered by smart technology
Legal counsel is not a matter of articulating the law. That is just a part of it. The other part is understanding what it means for your business, in every single step of the way. From knowledge management systems to secure project collaboration platforms, KPMG Law Firm is the game changer when it comes to utilising IT tools for optimising the work process. We use the newest technology to fully meet the needs of our clients in the modern age.
A world that revolves around you
Most of our attorneys and lawyers have post-graduate law degrees from law schools, and many of us have long-time big law firm backgrounds. We are ready to provide you with the exact support when you need it the most. KPMG Law has a network of 2750+ legal professionals in 81 jurisdictions around the world. In turn, they are all supported by our global network of over 236,000 colleagues in the audit, advisory and tax practices. Whichever issue you are faced with, we will find that solution.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Una Petrauska | upetrauska@kpmglaw.lv | +37167038000 |
Partner | Ieva Tillere-Tilnere | ITillere@kpmglaw.lv | +37167038000 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Aleksandra Aleksejeva | Junior Associate | View Profile | |
Marta Bādere | Legal Assistant | View Profile | |
Līna Gavare | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Agnese Gusarova | Senior Associate, Head of Data, Digitalisation & Technology practice group | View Profile | |
Uģis Ludiņš | Attorney at Law, Head of M&A Practice Group | View Profile | |
Nikola Ošeniece | Junior Associate | View Profile | |
Una Petrauska | Managing Partner, Attorney at Law | View Profile | |
Vladlens Rožnovs | Junior Associate | View Profile | |
Ieva Tillere-Tilnere | Partner, Attorney at Law | View Profile | |
Ronalds Vītols | Senior Associate, Head of Public Procurement Practice Group | View Profile | |
Antons Zagadajs | Associate | View Profile | |
Alise Paula Zīverte | Associate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Attorneys at Law : 5 Senior Associates : 4 Associates : 3 Junior Associates : 2 Legal Assistants : 2Languages
Latvian English Russian GermanMemberships
Bar Association of Latvia Mediation and ADR associationDiversity
KPMG Latvia’s core valuue lies in its team members, making it crucial for them to feel not only comfortable within the work environment but also outside of it. We firmly believe in a future where inclusivity is extended to everyone, regardless of their age, race, belief, sexual orientation, or gender. As one of the pioneering companies in Latvia, we have joined and signed the Latvian Diversity Charter, a voluntary agreement aimed at promoting respect and inclusion in the workplace.
At KPMG Latvia, every year we actively support inclusion, diversity, and equity. Also in June 2023 , we enthusiastically participated in the diversity month celebrated across Europe. Our initiatives focused on fostering discussions about creating an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all ages, skin colors, beliefs, sexual orientations, and genders.
Moreover, KPMG Latvia conducted a research study titled “True cost of intolerance,” which shed light on the economic costs associated with the lack of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The study received positive recognition not only in Latvia but also beyond its borders. Our colleagues were invited to Brussels to participate in a panel discussion at the opening event of The European Diversity Month 2023. Furthermore, KPMG Latvia actively contributed to the Riga Pride 2023 week and the “Diversity and Inclusion Forum 2023.” We took to the stage to educate the audience about the economic costs of exclusion.
Our diligent efforts during the diversity month were acknowledged locally as well. We received the Diversity Award in the “Pioneers” category at the Riga Pride 2023 Diversity Awards ceremony. This ceremony recognizes companies and individuals for their outstanding support of diversity and inclusion within society and the work environment.
Interviews
Una Petrauska, Managing Partner
Managing Partner of KPMG Law in Latvia Una Petrauska explains how KPMG Law in Latvia has grown as well as provides insight into how the firm is adapting to the changing business environment.What do you see as the main points that differentiate KPMG Law in Latvia from your competitors?
In addition to KPMG Law being a classic full-service law firm, we are also a part of BIG4 law firms. We are considered alternative legal services provider, often associated with NewLaw concept. We differentiate with combined services (e.g. Tax, Deal advisory, IPO, Digitalization) and geographical coverage (more than 80 jurisdictions). Our competent and experienced team provides legal solutions integrated with other expert services of KPMG. In cooperation with KPMG global network, we are used to work side by side with lawyers from various jurisdictions providing legal services not only in M&A, classic regulatory and compliance areas but also offering legal assistance in cybersecurity, digitalization, ESG, data privacy, financial and fintech sector, dispute resolution, and other matters involving transformation and changes. KPMG Law is experienced in dealing with complex, cross-jurisdictional business and dispute issues, so we know the value of acting quickly and decisively.
Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?
The financial sector (covering IPO and Fintech) and compliance area will experience significant growth in the coming year due to the expending regulatory requirements and developments towards digitalization as businesses are changing rapidly. Assessments and complex support will be needed for businesses to develop. KPMG strives to be amongst most modern law firms and the drivers for that are process efficiency, digitalization, new approaches and requirements. Despite mentioned, we are aware and prepared that turbulent times may shake up businesses therefore we are keeping the pulse and polishing our knowledge in investment protection, dispute resolution, legal restructuring matters.
What’s the main change you’ve made in the firm that will benefit clients?
We are on our digitalization journey, looking for and implementing solutions to make our services competitive and more easily accessible for our clients in this changing and digitally driven environment. We are growing rapidly by involving industry experts in dispute resolution, IPO, FinTech, Intellectual Property Rights offering even deeper expertise, greater volume and speed. In the last year we have significantly increased our team by 40%. The DNS of our team members is to look at any topic from various angles and to seek solutions based on multi-service knowledge.
Is technology changing the way you interact with your clients, and the services you can provide them?
As previously stated we are currently on our digitalization journey. Our goal is to be a paperless office and we are very proud that we have already decreased our paper consumption by more than 90%. The implementation of technology is essential, it makes our services more accurate and effective. Of course, digital solutions also raise data issues, so we approach this matter with caution. The processing of the Latvian language is also a challenge in the implementation of digital solutions. However, we have successfully launched Whistle Blower tool as well as digital training on data privacy that clients can use at their convenience. It is also worth mentioning that our digitalization efforts make sense given that e-case was introduced in Latvian courts (all litigation documents are submitted and reviewed online).
Can you give us a practical example of how you have helped a client to add value to their business?
This is best described by our clients. As our clients have said – “KPMG team consists of experienced legal professionals with business-oriented mindset and ability to understand client needs. The team is ready to innovate and adjust the service offering to new types of business models which for us as client was a valuable experience.”
We strive at our day-to-day tasks to justify our client’s expectations therefore we devote a great deal of time in building team that consists of experienced legal professionals with business-oriented mindset and ability to understand client needs. The proof of this is our long-standing relationship with many of our clients and the acquisition of new clients thanks to word-of-mouth feedback.
As one of examples is management buy-out of APE Motors. KPMG Law together with KPMG Advisory team supported APE Motors in the acquisition of shares from the majority shareholder (Management Buy-Out – MBO), and the acquisition of a subsidiary in Estonia. Not only did KPMG Latvia structure of the deal and coordinate the deal value and the offer between the parties but also both attracted funds and coordinated the process of attracting funds. KPMG Law contributed to the deal by providing a full range of legal services and establishing a holding company in the form of a special purpose vehicle (SPV).
We can be part of the most complex multitasking projects as we work in synergy with KPMG Advisory, financial and tax experts covering all areas.
Are clients looking for stability and strategic direction from their law firms – where do you see the firm in three years’ time?
We look forward to provide complex and solution based advice which adds value to the clients’ businesses and support their growth. Services involving technical knowledge beside the legal expertise will grow due to the transformations and digitalization services. Automated tools will be involved to ensure routine legal assistance, and expert team will assist the clients with sophisticated solution advice.
We apply our values throughout our work. For example, integrity – we do what is right – and excellence – we never stop learning and improving. Our goal is to establish long-term relationships with our clients. We are successful at that and one example is Klasmann-Deilmann global leading growing media group – a company that came to Latvia in 2012, and since then we have been their legal advisor. We are developing as a trusted advisor.
We are constantly improving our knowledge as required by the market. Our goal is to stabilize our level of expertise on the one hand, and to provide input for legal growth on the other. The legal field is dynamic and combined knowledge is essential. We focus our knowledge on solutions; therefore, we see ourselves as a firm that offers added value. We have niche knowledge to find the most accurate solution for every need such as telemedicine, PPP and other areas.
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