Kogemus – Sorainen

Kogemus – Sorainen

Jānis Bite

Counsel

M. +371 26 522 547
T. +371 67 365 000
janis.bite@sorainen.com

Language

Latvian, English, Russian

Services

Corporate and M&A

Sectors

Industrials
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Startups

Country

Latvia

About me

As a counsel at law specialising in M&A, corporate law and transactions in general, I believe in making deals instead of killing them, as well as working along with my clients to generate value instead of cost.

Professional highlights

Expert in transactions and negotiations. I have represented clients from a wide range of industries, having various backgrounds and operating during various economic cycles, each of which comes with its own challenges. My experience includes some of the largest and strategically most significant transactions in Latvia and the Baltics within key industries.

Shareholder relations. Well balanced commercial and legal incentives are key for setting up a smoothly running joint venture that can withstand the varying business cycles. I regularly advise clients on structuring businesses, shareholder relations and disputes.

Start-ups and know-how sharing. I believe that entrepreneurship lies at the heart of a healthy capitalist economy. As a member of the management board of the Latvian Startup Association I contribute expertise in business law to build and develop the local start-up ecosystem, seeking to improve regulations and governmental practices.

Academic background

  • Riga Business School, RTU, Latvia (Executive MBA with distinction)
  • Durham University, Department of Law, UK (LLM)
  • University of Latvia, Latvia (LLB)

I am a member of

  • Latvian Bar Association
  • Latvian Startup Association

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