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  • Banking & finance

    Banking & finance

    Finance, Banking, Securities, Insurance, Investment, Insolvency, Debt restructuring and recovery_

    We advise banks and other financial institutions in all matters related to financial transactions and supervision. International publications recognise LEADELL offices as among leading law firms in advising on debt restructuring and rescheduling. The experience gained by advising leading banks of the Baltics allows our team to adequately address the interests of all parties to a transaction, as well as requirements applicable to them. Our team is also competent in counselling on fintech matters that have arisen due to the radical changes in traditional financial services caused by digital innovations.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Corporate & commercial

    Corporate & commercial

    Corporate governance, Public procurement, Public-private partnerships, Transactions and trade, M&A, Competition, Employment, Migration, Transport

    Our group of specialists provides top-quality counselling on various aspects of corporate and commercial law: corporate governance, transactions and trade (including M&A), public procurement, public-private partnerships, competition etc. Our clients range from some of the biggest companies in the market to small start-ups, and thus the issues that we advise them on vary respectively. Our competence has been consistently recognized to be one of the best in the market by the annual international publications.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Dispute resolution

    Dispute resolution

    Litigation, Arbitration, Alternative dispute resolution, Family and inheritance, Enforcement, White-collar crimes

    We have a comprehensive practice in litigation, arbitration, as well as out-of-court debt recovery. Our attorneys are regularly acting as arbitrators, conciliators and bankruptcy trustees. Many of our cases have principally changed the interpretation of law, being often also of interest to the general public. International publications have, for years, recognised us as among top dispute resolution firms on the market.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • IT & intellectual property

    IT & intellectual property

    Information technology, Telecommunications, Media, Intellectual property

    We keep up with the times and acknowledge the vast use of information technologies and the growing importance of intellectual property in today’s business. With individual approach and by looking from clients’ perspective, our team can provide advice on all aspects related to information technologies and intellectual property. We combine our knowledge of conventional business transactions with an in-depth understanding of the related technical aspects. Our attorneys are recognised for having experience e.g. in legal aspects of cloud computing, software licencing and patent registration.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Health care, Medical & pharmaceuticals

    We provide legal advice and represent our clients in all matters related to pharmaceuticals, which is one of the fastest growing industries with rapidly changing rules and regulations that varies from one country to another. Our attorneys, in cooperation with medical field professionals, advise on a regular basis on the requirements for manufacturing medical products, the promotion of medical products and requirements for performance of clinical trials. We also have a comprehensive practice in representing clients in medical malpractice cases.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Real estate & construction

    Real estate & construction

    Construction, Zoning and planning, Infrastructure, Environment, Real estate

    Our practice includes counselling on a variety of real estate related issues: real estate development (i.a. zoning & planning, permits, infrastructure, construction contracts, financing, environment), rights and obligations stemming from ownership (e.g. co-ownership, servitudes, access roads), as well as rent and lease of immovables. International publications have, for years, recognised our professionalism in dealing with these matters.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Regulatory & compliance

    Regulatory & compliance

    Energy, Data protection, Consumer protection, Sports, Administrative proceedings

    Given the ever-expanding set of local and international rules and regulations which impact the daily lives of companies of all sizes, compliance has been getting more and more attention as a potential source of corporate issues. Our team of specialists has vast experience in helping our clients to understand and deal as efficiently as possible with all the rules and regulations that apply to them.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Tax

    Tax

    Tax, Customs

    Our tax specialists, some with prior experience of working for the tax authorities, advise and represent clients in all issues related to tax and customs law: structuring transactions, relations with tax authorities and tax disputes (i.a. tax crimes). The vast and highly recognised experience with tax disputes allows us to foresee and address the potential risks already prior to executing transactions.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    Senior Associates
    • Māris Paipa
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Rihards Grinaško
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
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Holiday greetings to our clients and partners

19.12.2024 LEADELL

Warmest Holiday Greetings from LEADELL Vītols! As another year draws to a close, we’re delighted to continue our cherished tradition of holiday greetings. This year’s card once again features a heartwarming drawing created by a kid, whose artwork is supporting a wonderful cause – through the EURIKA holiday card...

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Employee Fabricates Mobbing Case | Employment

13.12.2024 LEADELL

In the workplace, situations where employees use the concept of mobbing as a tool to achieve their desired results or even profit at the employer’s expense are becoming increasingly common. Such a case was recently observed in a company, where the analysis of the situation provides valuable lessons for...

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Our Clients Say: They truly delve into clients’ needs | Data Protection

26.11.2024 LEADELL

After the recent implementation of the Personal Data Protection System (GDPR) and staff training, we contacted our client – representatives of the leading strategic communications agency VA COMMUNICATIONS and full-service government relations and public affairs firm VA GOVERNMENT. We asked them to describe their experience during the system development process...

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Attorney at Law Māris Paipa joins the team at LEADELL Vītols ZAB

28.10.2024 LEADELL

LEADELL Vītols Law Office welcomes Attorney at Law Māris Paipa to our team of professionals. In his new role, Māris will ensure excellence in the office’s legal performance, focusing particularly on: Personal data protection and compliance with General Data Protection Regulation requirements; Corporate and labor law; Contract preparation and...

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Work Disputes | Dispute Resolution

01.08.2024 LEADELL

Work disputes are a prevalent issue in both local and international labor markets. Our employment law specialists most frequently provide legal assistance in situations where the cause of the dispute is a breach of contract or workplace regulations, termination or dismissal of employment, or where disagreements often arise from...

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3 Correct Ways to Assign Employees for Storm Damage Cleanup | LEADELL Academy

01.08.2024 LEADELL

Storm damage and the need to mitigate it is an issue is an issue faced not only by rescue services and those who have suffered physical or material harm in Latvia. It also affects the relationships between employers and employees and is here to stay. What should be done...

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1. Company Registration Status | 8 Step Guide

12.06.2024 LEADELL

1. Registration data of the business partner, information about persons authorized to represent the business partner, and limitations on representation The first step should be to check the company registration status.  It is essential to check whether the company even exists. Moreover, checking authorized signatories is essential to identify...

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2. Sanctions Screening | 8 Step Guide

12.06.2024 LEADELL

2. Sanctions screening Adherence to international sanctions is crucial for preserving integrity and legality in business transactions. Screening Latvian companies and their stakeholders against reputable sanctions lists helps prevent unwitting involvement in prohibited activities or associations with entities engaged in illicit practices. When beneficial owners and directors of the...

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3. Commercial Activity | 8 Step Guide

12.06.2024 LEADELL

3. Type of commercial activity, turnover, changes in share capital, liabilities, volume of material and technical resources, and average number of employees of the company. Information is available in published annual reports, which can be obtained for a fee using private Latvian Enterprise Register database providers: lursoft.lv and firmas.lv....

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4. Tax Debts | 8 Step Guide

12.06.2024 LEADELL

4. Tax debts administered by the State Revenue Service for the business partner. Unpaid tax debts can indicate potential financial instability and can lead to suspension or termination of business activities. Latest information can be obtained at https://www.vid.gov.lv/lv/nodoklu-paradnieki (available only in Latvian*) 8 Steps for Trusting a New Business...

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