WIDEN is distinguishable by its capacity to act in insolvency proceedings and damages claims, often in the realm of real estate or automotive leasing. Armands Rasa and managing partner Jānis Ešenvalds are the duo overseeing the practice, both offering experience representing clients in the European Court of Justice. This covers both civil and criminal proceedings relating to the proceeds of crime. Sintija Miķelsone offers key support in civil proceedings.
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Testimonials

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  • WIDEN Legal stands out for its exceptional combination of strategic insight, commercial pragmatism, and efficiency. They deliver fast, without compromising on quality. What makes the practice unique is its deep understanding of my industries — particularly in corporate, M&A, construction, and commercial law. I value WIDEN Legal’s proactive approach and the team’s ability to anticipate potential challenges before they arise. I experienced their responsiveness, collaboration, and commitment to finding practical, time-sensitive solutions that balance legal soundness with commercial realities. I also saw their innovative working culture — combining cutting-edge legal technology with modern project management tools to streamline communication and document workflows. The firm showed transparency in billing and was flexible with the due payment extension of invoices!
  • What distinguishes the Widen team is their exceptional ability to assemble and coordinate specialists into cohesive, results-driven working groups. They demonstrate a remarkable talent for prioritizing tasks and allocating responsibilities strategically, ensuring that every project benefits from both efficiency and depth of expertise. A key strength of Widen lies in their capacity to select the right professionals for negotiations and client interactions, taking into account each individual’s personal strengths, communication style, and psychological characteristics. This thoughtful approach consistently provides a tactical and psychological advantage in complex discussions, helping clients achieve superior outcomes. Among their standout professionals, Jānis Ešenvalds brings strong leadership and a balanced strategic mindset; Getter Ulla is known for her precision, reliability, and ability to navigate complex regulatory issues;
  • My attorneys at WIDEN Legal are among the most efficient, clever, and results-driven professionals I have worked with. They combine deep legal expertise with a practical business mindset, consistently reaching fast and effective solutions to complex issues. Partners - Armands, Janis, and Liene, and their associates that I worked with, Anna and Anete, stand out for their analytical precision, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking. Their communication style is clear, structured, and always focused on achieving my objectives. I particularly value their ability to grasp the broader commercial context — ensuring that every legal recommendation supports the company’s long-term strategic goals. WIDEN’s lawyers are not only technically strong but also remarkably collaborative and client-oriented. They approach each task with a sense of urgency and ownership, providing a level of commitment and personal accountability that sets them apart from competitors. Whether drafting intricate agreements, managing M&A transactions, or resolving disputes, their professionalism and speed make them an invaluable extension of any executive team.
  • Widen practice is distinguished by its comprehensive, cross-jurisdictional approach — which delivers integrated legal and business solutions that take into account the legislation, regulatory frameworks, and market specifics of different countries. This ensures that clients operating across borders receive advice that is both strategically aligned and fully compliant with the relevant national and EU laws.
  • ‘A creative approach to problem-solving, and they always looking for practical and effective solutions.’

Key clients

  • Edgars Veigurs
  • LZK SIA
  • Ernests Sinkevičs
  • Anatolijs Smirnovs
  • TOLMETS SIA
  • ORDO DEVELOPMENT SIA
  • Liepaja Property SIA
  • PROPERTY 360 SIA
  • RH 7 SIA
  • Liepaja Property SIA
  • Unify Invest Management OÜ
  • Linkind Limited

Work highlights

Representing a landowner in high-stakes litigation concerning the termination of voluntarily divided property rights, involving 13 court proceedings and a total value of €500,000.
Advised a client in high-profile proceeds of crime proceedings valued at €7 million, stemming from a criminal investigation into an NFT-based business.
Practice head

Jānis Ešenvalds; Armands Rasa

Other key lawyers

Sintija Miķelsone; Kārlis Ešenvalds