Comparative Guide
Banking & Finance
Latvia
Jānis Kārkliņš, Edijs Brants, Kristens Vorslavs & Pauls Zeņķis
Formerly known as Janis Karklins Law Firm prior to its October 2025 rebranding, the dispute resolution team at BERG is led by the experienced Jānis Kārkliņš, who has a background as a professor at the University of Latvia. The team has extensive experience in handling complex cases, with exceptional expertise in debt recovery cases, navigating both public authorities and private entities. Key support is provided by Edijs Brants and Kristens Vorslavs.
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Work highlights
Represented a leading construction company in Latvia before the SCC Arbitration Institute, recovering over €14m 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 private limited liability company in the German Arbitration Institute regarding a claim amounting to €4m arising from a loan agreement.
Represented the Municipality of Jūrmala State City in the Constitutional Court regarding the lawfulness of the decision by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, resulting in a favourable judgment for the client.
Practice head
Jānis Kārkliņš
Other key lawyers
Edijs Brants; Kristens Vorslavs