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Practice areas

  • 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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Client feedback

The success and safe growth of our client business are the most important assessment of our work, yet we are equally happy with good words after successfully resolved legal issues. Your kind words, constructive criticism, and suggestions are welcome. In all cases, it will go a long way towards improving our performance.

“Permanently excellent and reliable legal service provider.” client testimonial from the Legal 500 edition 2022

Excellent legal service provider client review

“Insolvency disputes are a particular forte at LEADELL Vītols, whose team also excels in matters involving construction and procurement issues. The practice is led by managing partner Karlis Vitols, who has extensive experience of handling large-scale debt recovery proceedings, and Ilze Jankevica, who is notably strong in administrative proceedings.” the Legal 500 edition 2022

“They are excellent professionals who manage to keep things easy and understandable for “non-legal-speaking” clients, even in super complicated moments, which I find extremely important. They have been very accessible during all the pandemic restrictions and open to providing all kinds of digital/remote solutions.” client testimonial from the Legal 500 edition 2022

Best Law firm Baltic states cross border dispute resolution

“I have most experience with Ilze Jankevica and Karlis Vitols. Both are exceptional professionals with a noticeable amount of passion for what they do.” client testimonial from the Legal 500 edition 2022

“Karlis Vitols has exceptional skills in dispute resolution and negotiations.”client testimonial from the Legal 500 edition 2022

Best Law Firm in Baltic states dispute resolution

“LEADELL Vītols assists clients with the drafting of employment contracts, as well as handling restructurings and dismissals. Ilze Jankevica, who leads the team, is very strong in cross-border matters involving new market entrants, non-residents and workers who are employed across more than one state.” the Legal 500 edition 2022

“We were very satisfied with the legal services provided by Karlis Vitols. We felt very well looked after. Our needs were always met, answers were given quickly and with great commitment and knowledge. We never felt that the legal advice was intrusive and based on the lawyer’s interests; in our opinion, our interests were always the main focus. In the end, the desired goal was also achieved. A lawyer cannot act any better. ” – Dr. Caroline Hutter, Frequentis AG. Read more

“Karlis Vitols and Ilze Jankevica are experienced, professional, caring and always one step ahead in their minds in order to make sure I get the best legal service. They love the job they do – it is noticeable in each response I get.” –  client testimonial from the Legal 500 edition 2021

 

“The team is professional and agile in solutions. Overall, they are experts in their legal field and well trained in customer service and communication.” –  client testimonial from the Legal 500 edition 2021

 

“I would like to give my best feedback to Kārlis Vītols. His attitude has always been exceptional, as well as his expertise in the industry.” –  client testimonial from the Legal 500 edition 2021

 

“The legal audit in Litagra’s buying case was done professionally. The information has been provided in a concise, clear manner, indicating not only risks or non-conformities, but also recommendations for their elimination.” – Zinaida Seredienė,head of AGROCHEMA‘s LegalOfficeRead more

 

“Your law firm successfully helped our company resolve the issue of labor dispute. The work was done to an even greater extent than we expected. We are also satisfied with the documents produced by your office for our company, as well as the documents required for the submission of our case to the national authorities. We are pleased with the cooperation.” – Aigars Ģērmanis, Chairman of the Board of Satema Baltic Ltd. Read more

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