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BERG

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Latvia

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Spearheaded by Jānis Kārkliņš, BERG's team regularly assists its clients with commercial contracts. Team members regularly serve as a point of contact for Latvian companies seeking guidance on acquisitions and mergers. Kārkliņš has broad ranging expertise, and provides corporate and commercial advice on the range of M&A transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • This practice is unique in its combination of deep legal expertise with a client-centric approach that prioritizes efficiency, transparency, and innovation. They don’t just provide legal advice—we act as strategic partners, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and commercial challenges with clarity and confidence.
  • One of the market leaders in providing advice on management board liability issues.
  • They act as trusted advisors who understand the broader business context and anticipate future challenges.
  • In-depth knowledge of the law and case law, a proactive approach to solving clients' problems, and always reachable.
  • ‘Mostly we have a pleasure to work with Jānis Kārkliņš and Kristens Vorslavs. We can't overemphasise their immediate availability, level of involvement, intuitive support and exceptional capacity to handle huge workloads. Additionally, we have never felt the time drag on at the expense of the client.'
  • ‘A very wide range of specialisations. Solutions can be provided in many areas. Services are always provided in high quality and in accordance with customer requirements. They are always available to help, no matter how urgent the case may be.’

Key clients

  • Pasažieru vilciens AS
  • KOOL LATVIJA SIA
  • AgroCredit Latvia SIA
  • Eiropas Dzelzceļa Līnijas SIA
  • Lidl Latvija SIA
  • ASG Resolution Capital, AS
  • Decco Centrs SIA
  • KRONOSPAN Riga SIA

Work highlights

Advised AgroCredit Latvia SIA on the acquisition of a 51% stake by Signet Bank AS.
Advised KOOL Latvija SIA on facilitating a compliant merger of petrol retail market participants, involving the acquisition of 50 petrol stations.
Advised a private construction company on a matter involving the purchase of capital shares and the simultaneous purchase of a shopping centre, amounting to €15 million.
Practice head

Jānis Kārkliņš

Other key lawyers

Kristens Vorslavs

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