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European Legal update: 25.03.-07.04.2026
Assistant lawyer Eliza Belova complied the material. Defence, trade & consumer goods EU and Australia conclude Security & Defence Partnership and reach free trade agreement Published: 24 March 2026 The EU and Australia have announced a new Security and Defence Partnership and finalised negotiations on an ambitious, balanced EU-Australia free trade agreement (FTA), marking a […]
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Baltic entrepreneurs expand abroad through acquisitions
In Dienas Bizness, Sorainen managing partner Eva Berlaus discusses how Baltic entrepreneurs are increasingly expanding beyond their home markets through international M&A and acquisitions, driven by accumulated capital, their growing experience, and smaller domestic economies’ need for continued growth. In recent years, Baltic entrepreneurs have significantly increased their participation in international M&A transactions, with a […]
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EU Pay Transparency Directive in Lithuania: key requirements for employers from 7 June 2026
By 7 June 2026, EU Member States (including Lithuania) will be required to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (the Directive) through national legislation. Although the Directive aims to establish pay transparency mechanisms to ensure that men and women are paid equally for equal work or work of equal value, in practice, its impact is […]
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Employment Card 2026: Baltic employment law comparison
“Employment Card 2026”, compiled by Sorainen experts, provides a concise and practical comparison of key employment law regulations across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, reflecting the legal framework as of 1 January 2026. Designed as a quick reference for company decision‑makers, in‑house counsel, HR professionals and legal advisers operating in the Baltic region, the card brings […]
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“Legal Advisor of the Year 2025” award goes to Sorainen
On 27 March 2026, at the annual “Investor of the Year 2025” awards ceremony hosted by the Latvian Business Angel Network (LatBAN) and the Latvian Private and Venture Capital Association, Sorainen received the “Legal Advisor of the Year 2025” award for work on major and complex transactions in the Baltic region, including the EUR 1.3 billion […]