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Latvia

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Real estate and construction

Showing particularly prowess in real estate due diligence, BERG, which was previously Jānis Kārkliņš Law Firm, is notable for its breadth of activity across real estate development, real estate and construction disputes, and a range of related transactions. Firm founder and managing partner Jānis Kārkliņš leads the group, and is well supported by Edijs Brants, an international arbitration expert who regularly appears in construction disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • Karklins combines hands-on partner involvement with excellent client follow-up and commercially grounded advice. We found the team insightful, responsive, and consistently engaged, turning complex issues into clear next steps. Compared to peers, their coordination is tighter and their guidance more actionable, supported by simple but effective collaboration routines.
  • Edijs Brants impressed with his strong legal insight and strategic approach to complex issues. Kristens Vorlavs stood out for his meticulous follow-up and ability to keep all parties aligned. Both combine responsiveness and clarity, making them highly effective compared to competitors.
  • ‘For us, BERG's lawyers are the most academically educated, smartest and most competent in Latvia, and they have experience and knowledge in all legal areas that our business needs. They work quickly, correctly and organised. Their recommendations and explanations have always been legally correct, which is important for such a large business as ours. Janis Karklins Law Firm specialises in handling complex and sophisticated matters. They are not afraid of challenges, work quickly, correctly and professionally, always consulting and listening to the client's opinion.'
  • ‘Kristens Vorslavs demonstrates excellent quality of legal help and availability throughout multiple years of collaboration and always provides his expertise and knowledge to try and execute the best possible resolution in every case to safeguard our interests. Jānis Kārkliņš is an expert and always manages to provide excellent legal help in every question and legal matter that arises.’
  • ‘Jānis Kārkliņš is very knowledgeable of Latvian law.'
  • ‘The team demonstrates excellent communication, responsiveness and quality. The team always takes into account our wishes and provides honest legal assistance in every case.’

Key clients

  • KOOL LATVIJA SIA
  • UPB AS
  • ANGERN SIA
  • Eiropas Dzelzceļa Līnijas SIA
  • Akciju sabiedrība "Towers Construction Management"
  • Lidl Latvija SIA
  • AgroCredit Latvia SIA
  • TEPAT Grupa

Work highlights

Represented a construction company in Latvia before the SCC Arbitration Institute, recovering over €14 million for the client in a dispute regarding payment and the termination of a construction contract related to a high-profile project in central Riga.
Advised ANGERN SIA on the development and sale of a residential complex in Mārupe valued at over €5 million EUR, including regulatory compliance, easement registration and full legal support in drafting reservation and purchase agreements, as well as rules for the use of joint property.
Advised the client on the acquisition of a real estate asset - a hotel located in the centre of Riga - with a transaction value of more than €10 million.
Practice head

Jānis Kārkliņš

Other key lawyers

Edijs Brants

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