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Eversheds Sutherland

Employment

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Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns advises employers on all aspects of Latvian and international employment law, with particular strength in complex and sensitive matters.

Our team is known for its practical, business-focused approach. We support clients with the development of tailored employment documentation, negotiations with trade unions, termination of senior executives, and non-standard employment issues. We also have a strong track record representing clients in employment litigation and arbitration, including high-stakes disputes involving regulatory, contractual, or reputational risks.

Clients range from local companies to multinational corporations, including those undergoing restructurings, regulatory audits, or workforce transitions. Our lawyers frequently advise on employee benefits and long-term incentive schemes, ensuring full compliance with employment, tax, pension, and securities laws.

We advise employers across sectors including transport and infrastructure, construction, energy, consumer goods, technology and communications, financial services, and insurance.

Learn more: www.eversheds-sutherland.lv

Clients (6)

  • SIA “Samsung Electronics Baltics”
  • G4S
  • Deutsche Lufthansa AG
  • SIA “Vitol Terminal Latvia”
  • AS “MADARA Cosmetics”
  • Ignitis Renewables, UAB

Industries (7)

  • Transport & Infrastructure
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Consumer
  • TMT
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance

Chambers Review

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Employment - Latvia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland has a notable employment practice that covers a broad range of issues. The law firm is best known for handling contentious cases related to unfair terminations and collective labour agreements. The lawyers also have experience in mandates involving trade unions.
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Strengths

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  • The Eversheds team has in-depth knowledge of the law and solid understanding of complex situations.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Eversheds Sutherland quickly and accurately analyses a situation and provides the best possible solution.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jānis Siliņš
    Jānis Siliņš

    Jānis Siliņš

    Jānis Siliņš regularly advises clients on internal investigations, terminations and related litigation, alongside a range of employment compliance matters.

    • Jānis' solutions are not only reasonable and balanced, but also bold and convincing to third parties.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jānis is precise, always on time and clearly walks us through situations and how they can best be resolved.

      Employment respondentEurope
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