The employment practice group at Cobalt handles a broad range of matters, from work permits and employment contracts to employee benefits, business transfers, restructurings, dismissals, redundancies, and immigration. The firm engages with non-contentious employment work, as well as contentious matters, representing clients in disputes surrounding discrimination claims. Key industries of activity for the practice include transport, IT services, retail, and healthcare. Head of the practice Toms Sulmanis leads a ‘fast and professional’ team that also receives key support from Kristīne Patmalniece and Ivo Maskalāns.
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Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Toms Šulmanis
Other key lawyers
Kristīne Patmalniece; Ivo Maskalāns