Ellex Klavins whose ‘clients benefit from big-firm quality with boutique-level attention’ counts household names as clients, offering experience advising on tax elements of cross-border transactions, foreign investments, and financing transactions. This is a strength of Eduards Dzintars’, the lawyer at the helm who is adept in advising on tax structuring related to M&A transactions such as stock option taxation, and of the group’s in general. Tax disputes feature prominently among the team’s workload, particularly customs disputes, indicative of a knowledge of customs procedures. Ivars Pommers and Madlena Drozdova are also standout practitioners, the former of whose familiarity with the real estate industry means that he is well placed to advise on the tax structuring of real estate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The tax team is known for its strong client focus, combining legal, tax, and financial expertise, with an ability to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.'
- ‘Madlena Drozdova is clear, reliable, and easy to work with. She explains complex tax matters in a simple way and always focuses on what’s best for the client. Her work is accurate, thoughtful, and always delivered on time.’
- ‘Ellex Klavins' tax team has been superb while advising us on tax-related matters, specifically with regard to the taxation and treatment of stock options. They have great expertise on the subject matter, in particular expertise on stock option taxation matters.’
- ‘We work with Eduards Dzintars typically, and he's been truly great. Quick to respond, does quality work and with great attention to detail. He's proactive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy.’
Key clients
- Printful
- Sanofi
- Orkla Eiendom AS (Norway)
- Whirlpool
- Booking.com
- HOF ehf
- Coca-Cola HBC
- Nokia
- Citibank
- Accenture
- Intel
- Danone
Work highlights
Advising Printful on its merger with Printify.
Assisting Orkla Eiendom AS (Norway) with a real estate transaction.
Advising HOF ehf on a transaction with Inter Ikea Group.
Lawyers
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
Eduards Dzintars
Other key lawyers
Ivars Pommers; Madlena Drozdova