Succession life hacks – Latvian tax and legal aspects

Preparing to pass on what you have built and accumulated during your lifetime to the next generation – with as few tax and legal obstacles as possible – is one of the most important decisions in life. The topic has long attracted the attention of popular culture – from the HBO series Succession to Bugs […]

Benefits of a foundation

When we talk about charitable foundations, we usually think first of the benefits they bring to society – supporting schools, culture, Ukraine, helping vulnerable groups or tackling climate issues. What is often forgotten is that a foundation is not just a “charity box”. It is a structure that can strengthen a family, improve reputation of […]

Court practice on governing marital assets across Baltics

An important, yet often overlooked element of estate planning and asset management is revisiting the marital property regime during your lifetime. The regime chosen at the beginning of the legal relationship may not best suit your needs years later. The good news is that it can be fixed! In Estonia, if spouses or registered partners […]

Sorainen contributes to Chambers’ new Investor–State Arbitration Guide for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Chambers and Partners has released its updated Investor–State Arbitration Guide, and Sorainen has contributed as the exclusive author of the Law & Practice and Trends & Developments chapters for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS), including recent reforms, evolving treaty practice and […]

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