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Dispute resolution

Spearheaded by managing partner Jānis Kārkliņš, BERG, previously referred to as Jānis Kārkliņš Law Firm, routinely handles disputes on both Latvian and international level. Among these are contractual disputes, in which practitioners are well versed, and disputes arising from unlawfully acquired funds. Kārkliņš deals with complex civil law disputes especially, and is also at the heart of the group’s international arbitrations. Kristens Vorslavs and Edijs Brants are also key members of a team hailed for its ‘strong reputation within the judiciary’.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • Karklins combines hands-on partner involvement with excellent client follow-up and commercially grounded advice. We found the team insightful, responsive, and consistently engaged, turning complex issues into clear next steps. Compared to peers, their coordination is tighter and their guidance is more actionable, supported by simple but effective collaboration routines.
  • Edijs Brants impressed with his strong legal insight and strategic approach to complex issues. Kristens Vorlavs stood out for his meticulous follow-up and ability to keep all parties aligned. Both combine responsiveness and clarity, making them highly effective compared to competitors.
  • ‘Jānis Karklins is very knowledgeable about Latvian law. Kristens Vorslavs and Edijs Brants are a pleasure to work with.'
  • ‘Highly accomplished lawyers, including those with a strong reputation within the judiciary.’
  • ‘The law firm can put together a strong team and are able to build a good relationship with the client.’

Key clients

  • "Rīgas satiksme" RP SIA
  • “AgroCredit Latvia” SIA
  • SIXT Latvia
  • "Compensa Vienna Insurance Group" ADB Latvijas filiāle
  • “Laurenc” SIA
  • "GelvoraSergel" SIA
  • "UPB" AS
  • Lidl Latvija SIA
  • "Eiropas Dzelzceļa Līnijas" SIA

Work highlights

Represented a leading construction company in Latvia before the SCC Arbitration Institute, recovering over €14 million for the client in a dispute regarding payment and the termination of a construction contract related to a high-profile project in central Riga.
Representing a client in arbitration proceedings administered by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS), seeking repayment of a multi-million-euro loan.
Representing a client in a multi-million-euro dispute between shareholders before the Swiss Arbitration Centre involving a contested contractual penalty.
Practice head

Jānis Kārkliņš

Other key lawyers

Kristens Vorslavs; Edijs Brants

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