COBALT, Corporate/Commercial | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by COBALT

COBALT is one of the largest and most mature practices on the Latvian market, and our team is present in an absolute majority of large transactions in the role of counsel to sellers, buyers, or providers of financing.

We are the most experienced team on the market dealing with stock exchange and public M&A matters, and we have extensive experience in private M&A transactions in sectors such as energy, utilities, insurance, financial services, logistics, forestry, health care, retail, and oil products handling.

We have 25 years of experience assisting numerous multinationals on daily Latvian corporate matters, and our solid track record in financial restructuring is appreciated by major credit institutions in Latvia.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Latvia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

COBALT has an outstanding team that maintains its leading position. The law firm is a popular choice for large-scale public and private M&A transactions spanning a wide range of industries. It also handles complex and cross-border corporate restructuring as well as market entry-related matters. The law firm further assists with setting up joint ventures and with private equity deals. It advises prominent international and domestic names, with a strong client base in the technology and finance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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COBALT advised BaltCap, along with other shareholders, on the sale of Vendon to Azkoyen.

Strengths

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"The service and responsiveness is top level. The team are able to understand the commercial side very well and dive deep into the business details if necessary due to their vast experience in M&A deals."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Europe

"The law firm is very efficient and fast."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Europe

"The law firm is very efficient and fast."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Dace Silava-Tomsone

Band 1

Dace Silava-Tomsone possesses a wealth of experience advising clients on a broad variety of M&A transactions. She offers strategic assistance with high-impact transactions and is particularly highly regarded for her experience with real estate transactions.

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Guntars Zīle

Head of Corporate/Commercial

Band 2

Guntars Zīle has significant experience handling M&A mandates and is regularly instructed by clients from the private equity and technology industries.

"Guntars is able to solve complex issues with the other side when there are compromises to be found."

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