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Estonian window and door manufacturer strengthens its position in the UK market
We advised the Estonian window and door manufacturer Viking Window on the acquisition of a 51% majority stake in the UK sales company Norrsken Company Limited. Founded in 1996 in Mäo, Estonia, Viking Window a manufacturer of premium-quality wooden and aluminium-clad windows and doors – has taken a step that improves the availability on the […]
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The EU pushes AI and R&D transformation — key updates for Life Sciences leaders
The EU is taking steps to integrate AI into healthcare and research by directing efforts to establish centres of excellence. Additionally, a stronger focus is being put on strengthening the European Research Area and developing innovation-driven policies. In this newsletter, our Life Sciences & Healthcare team will spotlight key legislative changes in our region and […]
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The Court suspends proceedings in the case concerning the payment of compensation from the Medical Treatment Risk Fund and refers the case to the Constitutional Court
We are providing pro bono legal assistance to Evija Rača, who was incorrectly diagnosed with an oncological disease in 2020 and, as a result, received inappropriate treatment over an extended period of time. It was discovered that the diagnosis was inaccurate only in 2024. Section 16, Paragraph 5 of the Law on the Rights of […]
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W. P. Carey fund’s company wins dispute with Kesko Senukai Lithuania in the Supreme Court of Lithuania
The Supreme Court of Lithuania issued a final favorable procedural decision for our client, a company in Lithuania owned by the U.S. W. P. Carey investment fund, in a legal dispute against Kesko Senukai Lithuania regarding failure to pay rent for a logistics center owned by our client and rented to Kesko Senukai Lithuania. The court acknowledged that refusal of Kesko Senukai Lithuania to pay our client EUR 1.2 million in indexed rent due to […]
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Training on the Prevention of Violence and Harassment
How can you recognise workplace violence or harassment – and know how to respond appropriately? The purpose of Sorainen’s mandatory training on violence and harassment prevention is to provide knowledge that helps identify potential misconduct or concerning situations, and to understand what steps to take if you experience or witness such behaviour. Lithuanian Labour Code […]