AML Watcher: Can Spotify be used as a Money Laundering Front?

Violeta Zeppa-Priedite, head of Sorainen Latvia Corporate Crime practice has recently mentioned that the development of various social networks and online platforms has not only created new opportunities for people to consume and publish different types of content, but unfortunately has also opened up new horizons for criminals to engage in illegal activities. As the […]

Effects of inflation on public procurement contracts: when can the contract price be increased?

The changes in prices and inflation observed in recent years have created a lot of uncertainty regarding signed and still ongoing contracts. This has led to questions being raised regarding specific public procurement contracts. Related legal disputes have already reached the highest courts of Lithuania. According to the courts, the law generally allows for an […]

Latvia Takes a Bold Leap: Embracing International Standards with the Arbitration Law Reform

Latvia’s status as the arbitration unicorn remains undisputed after nearly ten years since adopting the country’s first Arbitration Law (“Latvian Arbitration Law”). In February 2024, the overly liberal Latvian regime resulted in 57 arbitral institutions. This record-high number, however, is considerably less than the 214 arbitral institutions in Latvia in 2013. Although advertised by the Latvian government to follow the […]

Procedural Rights in the EU

Our International Arbitration team among the best in the world

Our International Arbitration practice has been included in the GAR 100, Global Arbitration Review’s guide to the top specialist arbitration firms worldwide. Our team has now achieved this recognition for five years in a row, reflecting our solid experience and excellence in the practice. Experts with established track record The first seeds of our arbitration […]