WALLESS' growing team, particularly at associate level, engages itself in administrative and pan-Baltic civil disputes at both local and international level. Added to this is its ‘experience and in-depth knowledge of commercial law’, which is utilised in commercial disputes, including mediation and arbitration. The group is often involved in investment-related arbitration. Sandis Bērtaitis, described as ’very competent in administrative rights litigation’, heads up the team alongside Aivars Lošmanis, who is an experienced courtroom attorney and an author of commercial law matters in the country. Igors Dambrāns handles white collar crimes, often encompassing illegally acquired funds. Arturs Caics is another standout practitioner who is capable in a range of commercial, civil and administrative disputes. Anda Staltmane joined in December 2025 from VILGERTS.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sandis Bertaitis is very competent in administrative rights litigation.’
- ‘Sandis Bertaitis is very professional. He won a building permit case.'
- ‘Responsive staff who easy to reach compromises with, and they have a professional approach to problem-solving.’
- ‘A high degree of partner responsibility in managing the case. There is no feeling here that the work is done only by junior specialists; the supervising partner's role is also significant. This elevates professionalism to another level, and problems are addressed immediately and much more effectively.’
- ‘Sandis Bertaitis' knowledge, professionalism was great, which includes both thorough case research and the necessary caution, tactics, and strategy.’
- ‘The team is fast, collaborative, and recommends strategic solutions.'
Key clients
- Luminor Bank AS Latvijas filiāle
- Edge Autonomy Riga SIA
- Mintos Marketplace AS
- Riga Tourism and Creative Industries Technical School
- Kompānija NA SIA
- Civil Aviation Agency
- Road Transport Administration
- 4finance AS
- Parliament of Latvia (Saeima)
- JELGAVAS TIPOGRĀFIJA SIA
- Cēsu alus AS
Work highlights
Advised Edge Autonomy Riga SIA in complex disputes following a fire that caused significant losses, coordinating litigation against insurers.
Supported the Road Transport Administration with highly complicated disputes concerning various matters, including the compensations for losses incurred due to the unfavourable procurement results and consequent court proceedings.
Advised Luminor Bank AS on a portfolio of over 130 litigation cases, including complex civil disputes and complicated AML issues.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sandis Bērtaitis; Aivars Lošmanis
Other key lawyers
Artūrs Caics; Konstantīns Teļakovs; Igors Dambrāns