WIDEN can be noted for its breadth of regulatory expertise, owing to ‘the number of practitioners with backgrounds in regulatory bodies'. Such strengths include employee mobility requirements and safety requirements in compliance with both Latvian and EU law. Practice head Liene Pommere is well versed in employment contracts, workplace policies, termination, discrimination, and harassment. Elsewhere, Kristīne Pulkstene has vast experience in whistleblowing law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong knowledge in the field, especially as some professionals have experience with the State Labour Inspectorate, giving them valuable specialised skills and insights into regulations and compliance.’
- ‘Many lawyers have backgrounds in regulatory bodies, such as the State Labour Inspectorate, which equips them with specialised knowledge and a thorough understanding of compliance requirements.’
Key clients
- Decathlon Lietuva UAB Latvijas filiāle
- TOLMETS SIA
- SMARTLYNX AIRLINES SIA
- Alliance for Recruitment SIA
- VIA PAYMENTS UAB
Work highlights
Advised SmartLynx on employment law matters across the full employment lifecycle, including recruitment, contract structuring, internal policy development, and terminations.
Represented TOLMET SIA in an employment dispute involving termination.
Practice head
Liene Pommere
Other key lawyers
Kristīne Pulkstene