Showcasing a strength in disputes across the financial services and intellectual property sectors, Cobalt is involved in disputes in courts of all levels. These range from local disputes to those referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Supreme Court, as well as administrative and constitutional courts in Latvia. Team members excel in insolvency disputes, a forte of Mārtiņš Aljēns. Managing partner Lauris Liepa, who is an experienced arbitrator, leads the team, adding to the group’s alternate dispute resolution proficiency. Sandija Novicka is a standout member of the group in respect of tax disputes, while Sergejs Rudans stands out for commercial disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mārtiņš Aljēns is very accessible and quick to respond.'
- ‘Very knowledgeable and having personal attitude towards each client.’
- ‘Cobalt puts themselves in our shoes and tries to find solutions.’
- ‘A highly specialised team with a strong focus on details and a strong understanding of the complexity of cross-border insolvency cases. A very good focus on finding the valuable solutions for the parties involved in the cases.’
Key clients
- GEO PRO
- Glen Oil
- Latvijas dzelzceļš VAS (Latvian State Railway)
- East Metal
- Pfizer
- Riga International Airport
- Public Broadcaster of Latvia (LSM)
- SEB Bank AS
- Signet Bank AS
- TET
- VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
Work highlights
Represented SEB Bank in challenging the mortgage loan relief law adopted by the Latvian Parliament before the Constitutional Court.
Defended VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION against damages claim in all court instances.
Assisted clients with securing the release of over €600,000 in frozen funds and the dismissal of criminal proceedings for clients whose assets were seized on suspicion of criminal origin.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lauris Liepa
Other key lawyers
Mārtiņš Aljēns; Sandija Novicka; Sergejs Rudāns