We are assisting global law firm Bird & Bird with the completion and updating of their implementation of the EU whistleblowing directive tracker regarding Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Our input is focused on giving a concise overview of how the different provisions of the directive have been transposed to national law and what choices Estonia, […]
Ship arrest cases in the Baltic region are extremely rare. We are proud to assist with the most ship arrests in Latvia. In a recent case, we provided consultation to a leading bunkering service provider in the Baltic Sea region in an urgent ship arrest dispute with the shipowners. During this time, the vessel was […]
We are representing the world’s leading wine and spirits brand house in an arbitration against a German wine producer and distributor for breach of contract. Long-term cooperation ended with a termination notice by the client when a dispute arose as a result of a failed delivery worth several hundred thousand euros. Our client is also […]
An arbitration team of ours from Latvia is representing a client before Stockholm’s Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (SCC) during arbitration proceedings against its former contractual partner. The construction dispute showcases the negative aspects of using complex patent-protected construction materials if the other party fails to fulfil its obligations properly during the fulfilment of the […]
Court grants interim protection to public media ombudsman Anda Rožukalne and obliges SIA Mediju nams to block public access to article published on the website neatkariga.nra.lv on 21 November 2023. Anda Rožkalne has held the position of public media ombudsman since 1 March 2022. In performing her duties as ombudsman, Anda Rožkalne prepares opinions on […]