VILGERTS‘s competition and antitrust team acts for a number of market leaders, in both contentious and non-contentious matters, across a variety of different industry sectors, including IT and telecoms, energy, construction, retail, transport, finance, and insurance. Notably, the team was engaged in handling an EU merger filing before the European Commission and complex state aid cases in the Latvian energy market, as well as regularly being engaged to handle a range of EU-law-related queries. The team is led by co-heads Jūlija Jerņeva and Debora Pāvila, who are a ’top choice for competition matters,’ with key support provided by the ‘very competent’ Charles Clarke.
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‘Team is amazing - we required a very urgent review of a cross-border merger, involving companies in EU and South Africa and received actionable advice in a day, which, having worked with law firms across Europe is rather unheard of.'
‘Charles Clarke and Jūlija Jerņeva make a great team, ready to quickly react to any challenges.’
‘What sets Vilgerts' team apart is their commitment to understanding their clients' unique business needs. The team has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled depth of knowledge and strategic approach to our legal challenges.’
‘The firm's partners Jūlija Jerņeva and Debora Pāvila are a top choice for competition matters. Their professionalism and dedication to excellence instils confidence. They stay ahead of law developments, ensuring we are well-informed and compliant in an ever-evolving landscape.’
‘The antitrust team is extremely well-versed in Latvian competition law and has a wealth of experience.’
‘Charles Clarke is experienced in guiding complex transactions through merger control reviews and in defending companies before the national competition authorities in behavioural matters.’
‘We have established steady communication, which is of essence that you can discuss issues without fearing to receive an invoice for every minute spent.’
‘We work with Charles Clarke and we appreciate not only his expertise but also his ability to attract the right persons in other jurisdictions, where needed. Work with Charles is always swift and falls within deadlines. He is result-orientated and a good negotiator, where needed.’
Key clients
- Air Baltic Corporation AS
- Capital AS
- Dinotrans SIA
- Iepirkumu grupa SIA
- If P&C Insurance, Latvian branch
- Latvian Association of Optometrists and Opticians
- Latvijas Valsts Meži AS
- Latvijas Mobilais Telefons SIA
- Lursoft SIA
- Merks SIA
Work highlights
- Advising Merks SIA on its appeal of the imposition of cartel fine by the Latvian Competition Council.
- Advising Moller Mobility group on its appeal of the imposition of cartel fine by the Latvian Competition Authority.
- Advising Conexus Baltic Grid (the Latvian gas TSO) before the Latvian court concerning the Latvian Utility Regulator’s imposition of revised regulated price caps.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Debora Pāvila
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
Jūlija Jerņeva; Debora Pāvila
Other key lawyers
Charles Clarke