Ellex Klavins‘ team is able to deal with large-scale, high-value M&A transactions, restructuring and joint ventures cases. The team is involved in transactional negotiations involving regulated Latvian entities and significant foreign clients. Its client base spans industry sectors, and features large banks, investment funds and large foreign investors. The group is able to handle a wide range of corporate matters, including corporate governance and company incorporations. Sarmis Spilbergs has notable corporate expertise, while team lead Raimonds Slaidiņš is adept at assisting foreign investors. Iveta Ceple is highly engaged in M&A transactions in the energy sector, while Filips Kļaviņš assists a variety of foreign investors and institutional clients. Māris Brizgo is also noteworthy.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Ellex team always works swiftly, professionally and precisely, giving the best and most balanced advice.’
- ‘Ellex has demonstrated a good combination of legal skills and understanding of the commercial and regulatory aspects of the matter where their advice was needed.’
- ‘What truly sets this practice apart is the speed and efficiency with which the team operates.'
- 'They are consistently responsive, deliver all work within the agreed timelines, and go the extra mile to ensure that everything is completed with precision and care.'
- 'Ellex set the gold standard by combining timeliness with a strong commitment to quality, making the entire client experience seamless and dependable.’
- ‘Instead of providing only legal responses, they took the time to understand the context, think through practical solutions, and advise in a way that was both clear and actionable.'
Key clients
- Printful
- Whirlpool
- Booking.com
- Coca-Cola HBC
- AT&T
- Accenture
- Orkla
- Livonia Partners
- Whirlpool
- Accent Equity
- Greengold
- Blackstone
Work highlights
Advising Printful on its merger with Printify.
Advising Uniper SE on the sale of a 18.26% stake in Latvijas Gāze AS to Energy Investments SIA.
Advising Telia Company on signing a MoU to divest shares in Tet and LMT.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Raimonds Slaidiņš
Other key lawyers
Sarmis Spilbergs; Iveta Ceple; Filips Kļaviņš; Māris Brizgo