Hailed for a ‘responsiveness, clarity, and collaborative approach’ by a diverse client base formed of insurers, financial services companies and a range of corporations, Ellex Klavins is well established in white-collar crime disputes including fraud and embezzlement. The group also regularly acts in disputes which are cross-border in nature. The duo at the helm are Daiga Zivtiņa, an accomplished arbitrator, and Jevgenijs Salims, a versatile disputes practitioner who handles insurance, insolvency and restructuring disputes commonly. Key support is also provided by Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs in arbitration and Irina Rozenšteina in insurance litigation. Krebs also features heavily in the practice’s real estate and construction-related dispute cases and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- 'Irina Rozenšteina has an impressive ability to anticipate issues before they arise, ensuring that matters progress smoothly and efficiently. We particularly value her responsiveness, attention to detail, and the genuine care she shows in understanding our business priorities. She operates as a trusted partner rather than just external counsel. Her blend of intelligence, empathy, and dedication makes her an invaluable advisor and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Irina Rozenšteina truly stands out for her exceptional professionalism, depth of expertise, and client-focused approach. She combines outstanding technical knowledge with a strong commercial instinct, consistently offering advice that is both legally sound and strategically insightful. What makes Irina different from many others in the field is her ability to remain calm and pragmatic, even in high-pressure situations, while maintaining clear and timely communication.'
- ‘This law firm stands out for combining deep legal expertise with genuine commercial understanding, offering practical, business-focused advice rather than abstract legal opinions. Clients value the team’s responsiveness, clarity, and collaborative approach. They work seamlessly across disciplines to deliver strategic, solution-oriented results. Unlike many larger firms, they offer a personal, agile service without compromising on capability, providing the sophistication of a top-tier practice with the accessibility of a trusted partner.'
- '‘Professional handling of cases.’
- ‘All lawyers have been extremely helpful over a long period of time.’
- ‘Irina Rozenšteina is knowledgeable and able to point out why something is important. Effective case management and a very efficient service.'
Key clients
- Julianus Portfolio SIA ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Gorenje Pirmas Schwenk Latvija SIA Latvian Railways Hofseth International AS Viada Nutricia Onninen Dexcom SIT Verus Praedum (IKEA) Drogas AS AAS BTA Baltic Insurance Company
Work highlights
Represented Julianus Portfolio SIA in four interrelated civil cases against two individuals who used different legal tools aimed to evade from fulfilment of court judgements on debt collection.
Representing Drogas AS in the complex litigation proceedings against the insurer for payment of the insurance indemnity.
Represented more than 2500 foreign individuals and legal entities in criminal and civil proceedings against a major alternative investment platform Grupeer.com.
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Practice head
Daiga Zivtiņa; Jevgēnijs Salims
Other key lawyers
Irina Rozenšteina; Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs