Noted for its ‘deep and nuanced understanding of Latvian law and procedure’, TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) leverages regulatory knowledge in high-stakes, high-value cross-border litigation. Among such disputes are trade disputes for prominent businesses in Latvia, administrative law disputes, white-collar crime disputes, and public procurement disputes for state-owned companies. These public sector clients often call upon Linda Štrause, who frequently counsels both public and private sector clients on energy sector disputes. Experienced litigators Ivars Grunte and Sandis Petrovičs lead the team. The former recently represented a high-net-worth Russian businessman in an inheritance dispute regarding his private wealth. Competition law disputes are often the domain of Elīza Siliņa, who regularly appears before the Latvian Competition Council alongside fellow team members.
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- Sandis Petrovičs is always ready to undertake the assignment even if there are very tight schedules.
- Key capabilities are to come up with innovative solutions to situations and be creative in how to tackle the issues assigned.
- ‘The team's competitive edge lies in their ability to combine legal excellence with genuine business acumen. They consistently demonstrate understanding of commercial realities and client objectives.'
- 'Sandis Petrovičs is always ready to undertake the assignment, even if there are very tight schedules.'
- 'Key capabilities are coming up with innovative solutions to the situations and be creative how to tackle the issues assigned.'
- ‘What sets TEGOS professionals apart is their full-service approach. In addition to their strong litigation practice, they offer a wide range of services, including strategic legal consultation and administrative support, which makes them a reliable and versatile partner in complex disputes.'
- ‘We have worked with TEGOS on complex, cross-border matters and have been consistently impressed by their capabilities. The team demonstrates a deep and nuanced understanding of Latvian law and procedure, which has been instrumental in shaping a comprehensive and effective strategy in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional litigation. Their responsiveness and attention to detail is key. They are quick to engage, clear in their communication, and proactive in addressing both legal and procedural developments.’
Key clients
- VAS Valsts nekustamie īpašumi and the Ministry of Finance
- Latvijas Sabiedriskais autobuss SIA
- Riga City Council
- Rīgas| Nami SIA
- Golden Fields Factory LV SIA
- Latvijas dzelzcels AS
- Latvenergo AS
- Panevežio statybos trestas AB
- RĪGAS DZIRNAVNIEKS AS
- Amber Latvijas Balzāms AS
Work highlights
Represented Latvijas Sabiedriskais autobuss SIA in bid preparation and litigation before the Procurement Monitoring Bureau, courts, and even the CJEU.
Representing the Riga City Council in a case where a public contracting authority has initiated civil proceedings to claim damages for anticompetitive conduct.
Representing Rīgas nami SIA in civil proceedings against the construction company SIA Velve for the recovery of damages arising from a breach of competition law.
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Practice head
Ivars Grunte; Sandis Petrovičs
Other key lawyers
Linda Štrause; Elīza Siliņa; Zane Sedlova