Gateway to Spain: exploring business opportunities between Latvia and Spain

European Legal update: 02.06. – 30.06.2026.

Assistant lawyers Paulina Patašiūtė and Erlandas Prakapavičius compiled the material. M&A and private capital Foreign investment screening: Council signs off on updated framework  Adopted: June 8, 2026 The Council adopted a revised EU framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDI), strengthening the Union’s ability to address security and public order risks linked to foreign investments. The new […]

New reporting requirements for the crypto-asset sector to the State Tax Inspectorate starting in 2026

On January 1, 2026, the “Procedures for Reporting Data on Reportable Crypto-Assets Users to the State Tax Inspectorate” (the Procedures) came into effect. The Procedure implements amendments to the Law on Tax Administration adopted last summer, which implement the DAC8 Directive. These amendments impose an obligation on crypto-asset service providers and operators to register with […]

Tax Stories Podcast – Episode 104 – Four Interviews from Writers’ Retreat

This is a bit different episode of Tax Stories Podcast. For your attention – four interviews with four amazing people I had a chance to meet at writers’ retreat in Portugal this spring. Watch the video recording here.  ⁠Nick Hughes, UK⁠ has made his career in finance. He has been working for big names like McKinsey, American […]

Sorainen expands tax practice, strengthening its leading position in the Baltics

Law firm Sorainen continues strengthening its position as the leading tax law expert in the Baltics by welcoming four experienced tax law professionals to its team: two partners, one senior associate and one associate. The new team members significantly enhance Sorainen’s tax expertise in Lithuania and further strengthen the already largest tax capability in the […]