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Lauris Liepa
Managing Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution practice group at COBALT Latvia
+371 6720 1800Provided by COBALT
One of the largest and most mature dispute resolution practices in Latvia with a team of 22 lawyers.
Acclaimed reputation in arbitration, financial services and intellectual property disputes. Among top practices in administrative law, constitutional law and human rights litigations in Latvia.
Experience in handling cases in international arbitration institutions as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, supervised by lead experts.
Regular contributors and authors of domestic and international publications on administrative and constitutional law (including human rights), arbitration, civil and commercial law, restructuring and insolvency, including commentaries to the respective procedural statutes.
Well-known for advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The firm’s attorneys have represented Mozaīka (a Latvian LGBTQ+ NGO) in proceedings before the Constitutional Court, provided legal assistance to same-sex couples in court proceedings, participated in parliamentary working groups drafting the Civil Union Law, and been outspoken on mass media on these topics. The team has played a pivotal role in fighting to ensure that same-sex families are not discriminated against and receive equal legal protection as married couples, utilizing all the resources available.
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COBALT represented SEB Bank before the Constitutional Court in a challenge against a mortgage loan relief law.
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COBALT's lawyers are experts in their fields.
COBALT stands out for its personal attitude and outside-the-box thinking. The team is pleasant to interact with and always a pleasure to communicate with.
COBALT has supported us with a high level of advice.
As COBALT has gathered the brightest minds and most knowledgeable experts in all fields, the consultations are quick and valuable.
COBALT's lawyers are experts in their fields.
COBALT stands out for its personal attitude and outside-the-box thinking. The team is pleasant to interact with and always a pleasure to communicate with.
COBALT has supported us with a high level of advice.
As COBALT has gathered the brightest minds and most knowledgeable experts in all fields, the consultations are quick and valuable.
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Top-ranked Lauris Liepa has vast experience handling a variety of disputes, including representing clients in high-impact administrative and civil proceedings, as well as cases before the Constitutional Court.
Lauris Liepa is an excellent lawyer.
Lauris Liepa is a knowledgeable practitioner.

Mārtiņš Aljēns is a strong litigator who displays impressive procedural knowledge.
He has the ownership of his litigation. He always thinks toward how to progress with the case, not just reacting to what the court wants. He has a proactive approach.

Sergejs Rudāns is experienced in handling real estate and construction disputes.
Sergejs Rudāns is a very smart lawyer and it is a pleasure working with him.



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