The employment team at Eversheds Sutherland Bitans is made up of ‘very responsive, competent, professional specialists’ that have experience in areas of legal documentation, negotiations with trade unions, and termination of employment relationships, as well as litigation where they closely cooperate with the firm's dispute resolution team. The firm engages with employment matters across a range of industries, including the energy, transport, cosmetics and banking sectors. Leading the team is Elina Mucina, with key support coming from Jānis Siliņš, who is active in both litigation procedures and in daily employment matters and consultations.
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‘Very responsive, competent, professional specialists and employees. Solves non-standard situations and is interested in solving the problem.’
‘As a client, we are always informed about the progress of the case, there is an individual approach and a multifaceted view of the case. Very successful cooperation.'
‘This team has experience in dealing with complex cases and can solve complex cases.’
Key clients
- SIA “Vitol Terminal Latvia”
- Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre
- Riga Municipality SIA “Rīgas satiksme”
- SIA “Rīgas Universālais Termināls”
- SIA “CGI IT Latvia”
- SIA “MADARA Cosmetics”
- AS Industra Bank
- AS Recipo
- SIA “BMI Latvija”
Work highlights
Representing Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre in multiple civil proceedings against two employees.
Advised the Riga municipality-owned public transportation enterprise operating in the capital city RP SIA “Rīgas satiksme” on its dealings with employee trade unions.
Advised “CGI IT Latvia”, a Latvian subsidiary of a major global IT consultancy company, on the review and adjustment of various employment documents.
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
Elīna Muciņa
Other key lawyers
Jānis Siliņš