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Ginta is specialized in international arbitration and enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments. She regularly serves as sole, chair and party-appointed arbitrator and has handled proceedings under the rules of several leading arbitral institutions and ad hoc. Ginta has particular focus on international trade, construction, energy, IT and post-M&A disputes. Recent mandates as counsel include acting for foreign investors against the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Bank of Kazakhstan in enforcement proceedings and acting for a major Russian natural resources company in set-aside proceedings against the Republic of Lithuania.
Career
Ginta is a founding partner of Westerberg & Partners. Before she decided to pursue her carrier at law Ginta worked with sales of telecommunications equipment and project management at Ericsson in Sweden and Latvia.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Westerberg team combines a wealth of experience in international arbitration with a broad and deep understanding of Swedish law. It has shaped many of the precedents in Swedish arbitration practice and is rightly considered cutting edge both in Sweden and internationally.’
- 'Maria Fogdestam Agius stands out for her strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail. She is particularly adept at navigating complex legal landscapes, especially in investment arbitration and international disputes. Maria's ability to dissect complicated legal arguments and her persuasive advocacy have been invaluable, especially during high-stakes hearings like those at the Svea Court of Appeals. Her dedication and thoroughness make her a standout figure in any legal team.'
- ‘Therese Isaksson is a great team leader, particularly in complex cases that require the coordination of many work streams. Olof Olsson is an extremely sharp senior associate. His ability to understand complex factual and legal problems is remarkable, and his writing is superb.'
- 'Victoria Ribbnäs is recognised for her exceptional research skills and her ability to provide innovative solutions to complex legal challenges. She stands out for her proactive approach, often anticipating potential issues and addressing them before they escalate. Victoria’s keen intellect, combined with her collaborative spirit, ensures that the team’s strategies are both comprehensive and forward-looking.'
- ‘Ginta Ahrel is exceptional - very bright, hardworking, responsive, diligent and, importantly, an excellent team player. Jesper Tiberg has solid commercial and legal judgment and deep knowledge of the arbitration and court systems. Therese Isaksson brings a unique combination of analytical prowess and client-focused service. She is highly responsive and exhibits a remarkable ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.'
- ‘Maria Fogdestam Agius is an outstanding international lawyer with a global reputation, doing cutting edge work in immunities and international disputes in general. She is a strong leader who has developed a global reputation for the team.’
‘This law firm stands out for its exceptional expertise in dispute resolution, offering high-quality legal assistance in complex cases. Its team of lawyers is extremely competent and has a deep understanding of the details of each case, allowing them to provide well-founded and personalised solutions. Compared to other firms, this practice proves to be a leader in implementing creative and adaptable solutions tailored to its clients' needs.’
‘The best law firm in Sweden for re-insurance matters, great also for insurance. Also as this is a smaller law firm, they do not have the interest-conflict issues that can often devil the ability of the biggest law firms to to take dispute resolution cases.'
Key clients
- Republic of Ukraine
- AIG Europe Insurance Group
- Anatolie Stati, Ascom Group S.A. et al
- Hitachi Rail Group
- Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
- Viorel Micula
- Aztiq Partners AB
- Mista Sp.z.o.o.
- NyxAir OÜ
- Norrland VA