Displaying strong involvement in merger clearances and merger control matters, Sorainen handles a high volume of cases across the pharmaceutical, food retail, insurance, construction, and financial services industries. Contentious matters include cartel investigations and investigations by the Latvian Competition Council more generally. Ieva Andersone oversees the group; a versatile practitioner whose practice covers cartels and abuse of dominance, which are also strengths of the group at large. Marika Grunte stands out for regulatory compliance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We had the impression that they had a very solid foundation and very professional knowledge of the subject. The drafting and legal assessment of the situation was also carried out very professionally.’
- ‘The individuals we work with at Sorainen are exceptionally knowledgeable, approachable, and solution oriented. Their availability and engagement are unmatched. We particularly value their clarity in communication, strategic foresight, and ability to simplify complex legal issues.’
- ‘Sorainen stands out for its deep understanding of our business model and industry-specific challenges. Their ability to adapt to our fast-paced environment and provide strategic, timely advice has been invaluable. Their individual approach is to not offer generic solutions but tailor their guidance to our evolving needs. The responsiveness and long-standing commitment to our company has built a strong foundation of trust. ’
- ‘Ieva Andersone and Katrīne Pļaviņa-Mika are both very competent lawyers. They always find solutions, even for more challenging or non-standard situations. We appreciate that they are both available for some projects, even with very short deadlines.’
- ‘We really appreciate that the Sorainen team is continuously following the health sector in the Baltics, making them true experts. They are knowledgeable not only in legal matters but also in healthcare sector development in general, and they regularly attend the most important events. This builds trust in their competence in various matters we work with.’
- ‘Sorainen lawyers provide prompt responses, are engaged, approachable, and polite. They demonstrate excellent communication skills, high competence, and quality in their work.’
Key clients
- Rīgas Siltums
- Ergo
- Salling Group
- Dojus UAB
- Circle K
- Metsäliitto Cooperative
- Stena Line
- Inter IKEA Group
- Latvian Association of Metal Scrap Producers
- Lenoka
- RB Rail AS
- Association of International|Research- based Pharmaceuticals|Manufacturers
Work highlights
Advised Circle K SIA on obtaining merger clearance from the Latvian Competition Council in connection with its acquisition of assets from ASTARTE-NAFTA SIA.
Advised Stena Line on its acquisition of additional shares in Baltreiss SIA, resulting in Stena Line gaining decisive control over the target.
Advised Salling Group in connection with its €1.3 billion acquisition of RIMI Baltic.
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
Ieva Andersone
Other key lawyers
Marika Grunte; Katrīne Pļaviņa-Mika