Baltic Banking Industry Data Protection Officer Forum

European Legal update 01.04. – 16.04.

Assistant lawyer  Natālija Ķīse compiled the material.      ESG ECtHR delivers three Grand Chamber rulings in cases concerning climate change Issued: 9 April 2024 The European Court of Human Rights issued rulings in three climate change-related cases, emphasising the relationship between environmental issues and human rights. Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland, Carême […]

Prohibition of re-exporting goods to Russia

Pursuant to the amendments to the European Union (EU) Regulation No. 833/2014, concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (the Regulation) adopted on 18 December 2023, as of 20 March 2024 exporters of various categories of goods are obliged to include in their purchase or supply contracts a clause […]

Nordicfintechmagazine.com: Tier 1 Fintech Law Firm Unpacks the Fintech Scene in the Baltics

The Baltics are on the move when it comes to fintech. Each of the three Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – is highly digitalised, has phenomenal internet speeds, and has a strong local workforce of skilled and educated people. The zone’s relatively small size means its regulators are approachable, and it has numerous […]

Money laundering using Spotify

Dr Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte, head of Sorainen Latvia Corporate Crime practice and assistant lawyer Andīna Brīvule The recent 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 […]