Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 names our lawyers leading arbitration professionals:

Carri Ginter – Recommended in Arbitration in Estonia

Maria Pihlak – Recommended in Arbitration in Estonia

Raul Kartsep – Arbitration Future Leaders – Non-Partners in Estonia

Valts Nerets – Arbitration Future Leaders – Partners in Latvia

Ieva Rimavičienė – Arbitration Future Leaders – Non-Partners in Lithuania

“Wonderful recognition for a team that truly works as one across the Baltics. Especially proud of our future leaders — their talent and effort are clearly being noticed. And with the pollsters tirelessly sifting through data points and endless lists of recommended lawyers, we definitely don’t take it for granted that we made the cut!” said Maria Pihlak, partner at Sorainen.

Ieva Rimavičienė, counsel at Sorainen, commented on the significance of this recognition: “Being recognised as a Future Leader in International Arbitration is both an honour and a responsibility – it reflects the trust of our clients and the confidence of the broader arbitration community. This recognition encourages us to keep doing what we do best: delivering practical and effective solutions for complex disputes.”

We thank our clients and cooperation partners for their confidence. Our success is the outcome of hard work by our team, whose primary goal has always been, and continues to be, to help clients succeed by providing exact solutions for their business needs.

About the research

Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 is a leading international guide identifying the most respected professionals in arbitration worldwide. The report is based on extensive research and peer feedback, helping clients make informed decisions when selecting arbitrators, counsel, and experts for complex disputes.

This year’s edition reflects months of analysis and thousands of responses from practitioners and referees across the globe. The result: recognition of lawyers and expert witnesses from 96 countries, representing more than 1,300 law firms, chambers, and consulting firms.

Key highlights include:

  • Over 221,000 data points analysed
  • 3,000+ research submissions from leading law firms worldwide
  • In-person interviews conducted in London and Hong Kong
  • Only 45% of nominees considered in our research were ultimately selected for inclusion

This year’s report introduces the new “Highly Recommended” tier, reserved for individuals who received exceptional peer endorsements and demonstrated outstanding performance in recent arbitration mandates.