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Private capital enters the defence sector
Following the discussion on defence M&A at this year’s Baltic M&A and Private Equity Forum, the topic of private capital entering the sector continues to gain relevance. Wolff van Sintern, partner and co-founder of ETNA and a panellist at the forum, shares his perspective in an interview with Dienas Bizness on the role of private […]
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Businesses concluding online consumer contracts will need to introduce a “withdrawal function”
What the new rules require Businesses concluding consumer contracts through a website or mobile application will be required to provide consumers with a dedicated “withdrawal function”. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that consumers can exercise their right of withdrawal in a simple and user-friendly manner and for withdrawing from a contract to […]
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Key ESG developments across the EU and the Baltics: Q2 2026 update
In this edition, we look at major regulatory and policy changes that may affect businesses, including developments in climate and energy policy, sustainability reporting, packaging and waste management requirements, and governance reforms in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. We also highlight several EU initiatives aimed at balancing sustainability ambitions with competitiveness and reducing administrative burdens for […]
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CapMan Infra to acquire the largest private bus operator in public lines in the Baltics
We are advising CapMan Infra on the acquisition of Hansabuss, the largest private bus operator in public lines in the Baltics. Hansa Grupp has agreed to sell Hansabuss to the CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund, managed by CapMan Infra. The transaction is subject to the customary closing conditions and merger control clearance in Estonia. The […]
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Sorainen has compiled a practical guide for landowners to help them understand special national planning schemes
We have prepared a guide commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications to assist landowners who may encounter contractual and other legal relationships during the preparation and implementation of the planning process. Although the guide focuses primarily on national planning schemes, the principles discussed are also relevant to local government planning. The guide explains landowners’ rights and obligations throughout the planning process […]