Major deals

2009

Acquisition from Bonnier Group of the largest Latvia media holding including Diena and Dienas bizness daily national newspapers

Acquisition of NELDA network of supermarkets in Latvia on behalf of Palink and its network of IKI shops

Continuous legal assistance to the Finance and Capital Markets Commission (FCMC) in relation to taking of control over Parex Bank - one of the largest banks in Latvia

Representation of the largest Latvian banks during complex loan restructuring transactions

Advising Riga Train Factory (RVR) in relation to major suppliers and financiers

Legal support to General Motors for its daily operations in the Baltic countries

Advising Robert BOSCH group of companies on corporate and contract law

Assisting Dalkia Latvia during its acquisition of heat production units across Latvia

Riga Plaza supermarket construction project and advising during tenant disputes

Legal support to Verizon global company during start-up of its operations in Latvia

Daily legal service to the largest grain processing company AS Rigas dzirnavnieks

Representation of Baltic Bunkering during litigation on ship supplies in the Riga Freeport

Regular assistance to Fazer maiznicas bread manufacturer on its operations throughout Latvia

Frey Wille - jewelry boutique preparation for launch in Riga and continuous assistance

Corporate and sales law assistance to the chain of Lindex textile shops in Latvia

Legal support to NCC Konstrukcija construction company during dispute settlement

Advising Svenska Petroleum on the regulatory issues for the Latvia-Lithuania sea border agreement

Providing of continuous assistance to BritishAmerican Tobacco regarding its investment and potential privatization of the production facility in Riga

Public procurement and contracts advice to Unistars, a large software and telecommunications company in Latvia

2008

Portfolio purchase of the largest forest holdings in Latvia by BERGVIK SKOG (Sweden) from the Harvard Endowment Fund consisting of more than 3000 property units

Acquisition by Sanitex (Lithuania) of the wholesale and distribution group KARSTEN LATVIA

Sale of FINASTA ASSET MANAGEMENT company and transfer of investment funds

Purchase by INVALDA (Lithuania) of BALTIKUMS ASSET MANAGEMENT company

Acquisition of EKOVIDE certified slaughterhouse and meat processing project in Valmiera

Complete process of successful sale of IZZI - one of the largest Latvian Internet services providers, cable television provider and telecommunications infrastructure owner

Purchase of LATNET SERVISS - one of the largest Internet service providers in Latvia

Acquisition of large office building DUNTES OFFICE CENTRE on behalf of Catella

Advising a foreign purchaser of carbon emission quota from the Republic of Latvia

Launching of a state aid complaint with the Latvian Government against the Freeport of Riga for unjustified restrictions of shipping services

Advising the public company SAF Tehnika on its share buyback program launched during the stock market crisis

Preparing and submitting to the competition authorities for clearance of a joint logistics program by two competing Latvian manufacturers with a dominant effect on the market

Representing an investment bank to research a potential acquisition of one of the largest pharmaceuticals distribution companies in Latvia

Advising a large European insurance group on its due diligence and potential acquisition of one of the largest private non-life insurance companies in Latvia

Representing RECKITT BENCKISER in publicity campaign disputes and launching of successful cases against events of unfair advertising

Representing a Finnish ship owner against bunkering services provider for fuel supply fraud in the Freeport of Riga

Advising an international financial services provider for its entry in the Latvian market for CFD products

Representing a group of road construction companies at the competition authority and subsequent court process concerning an alleged cartel arrangement during public procurement

2007

Acquisition by Royal Unibrew (Denmark) of Livu Alus brewery in a sophisticated asset transfer arrangement to preserve and enhance customer and production value

Acquisition by Mid Europa Partners of the pan-Baltic mobile telecommunication operator BITE GSM in a 450 Million euro transaction

Advising Mid Europa Partners on its EUR 190 million euro Senior Secured Floating Rate Global Notes issue and 110 million euro Senior Subordinated Floating Rate Global Notes issue

Representing EBO International (Norway) during its successful bid for the Riga International Airport expansion project with work continuing on implementation of new commercial real property development

Assisting Silvano Fashion Group (Estonia) on aspects of Latvian law during its cross-border listing at the Warsaw Stock Exchange

Advising Alta Capital Partners (Latvia) during bank refinancing for an approximately 34 million euro project expansion

Multi-faceted legal counsel to Catella (Sweden) during leasehold portfolio purchase in two Baltic countries for three sources of revenue, including the DHL logistics centre for the German open-ended fund Focus Nordic Cities

Advising Akropolis (Lithuania) during competition clearance and acquisition in Riga of a substantial piece of real estate for its first-ever Latvian hyper-market

Representing Meinl Bank (Austria) during the takeover of a shopping centre's management

Advising Polttimo (Finland) during its strategic exit from public company AS Rigas Raugs, accompanied by challenging negotiations for the sale of the entire shareholding to Jastbolaget AB (Sweden)

Acting on behalf of Shell (Global) during the sale in all three Baltic countries of its lubricants distribution network

2006

Representing ANSBACHER (Switzerland) as a private equity investor during the acquisition of AS Rigas piensaimnieks, one of the largest dairies in Latvia

Successful sale of VIKA WOOD, the largest sawmill in the Baltic

Assisted Swiss based private equity fund advisors FINARTIS in establishment of a joint venture with MANUTENT, one of leading real estate developers in Estonia and Latvia

FIDIC based construction project of RIGA PLAZA - the newest supermarket area development in Riga

Sale of RAF AVIA equity on behalf of EBRD

Acquisition of catering business on behalf of FAZER Amica

Acting for GE MONEY during the acquisition of SIA Stars Lizings leasing portfolio of Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Launching of EC Treaty infringement complaint to the EUROPEAN COMMISSION regarding the upcoming discriminatory amendment to Competition Law

Arrangements for MARKS & SPENCER first Baltic store opening in Riga

Assistance to the majority shareholder during the restructuring of AS LAUMA

Acquisition of RIMI Logistics Centre on behalf of NIAM (Sweden)

Construction documentation for the new warehouse of CIDO - the leading beverages producer

Acquisition of business and new licenses for RAGN SELLS

Real estate lease support for PRISMA supermarket opening in Riga

Privatization proposal by SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN for Latvian Mortgage Bank

Reorganization documentation and procedures for consolidation of AS LATVIJAS VALSTS CELI regional units

2005

Representing Danish Brewery Group in its acquisition of Lacplesis Brewery

Legal advisor in connection with the IPO of Grindex A/S

Advising Tamro in several pharmacy acquisitions including competition clearance

Representing an international energy services company in its acquisition of major Latvian heating company

Advising Unibanka in its acquisition of Latvian insurance company Balta Dziviba

Acting for stock-listed real estate developer in its aqcuisition of the largest shopping mall project in Latvia

Legal advisor to the biggest apartment building project in Latvia

2004

Everyday assistance to TeliaSonera on its investment in Latvian fixed and mobile telecommunication companies

Litigation assistance to Lattelekom to reverse a 1Million Euro penalty for breach of competition law with respect to tied services

Representing GlaxoSmithKline to obtain injunction and commence protective litigation in Latvia to secure Paroxetine patent right

Advising the Republic of Latvia State Treasury regarding the negotiation of ISDA Master Agreement with international financial establishments

Advising GE Capital in its acquisition of RD Lizinga Grupa

Legal advisor in connection with the IPO of SAF Tehnika

Main advisor in Danish Brewery Group's acquisition of SIA CIDO Partikas Grupa, the leading soft drinks manufacturer in Latvia

Representing Ragn-Sells in its acquisition of a Latvian company

Legal compliance training in Competition Law matters for tobacco and pharmaceutical manufacturers

Representing Swedish-American real estate fund in Latvia

Representing Swedfund in several acquisition and financing projects in Latvia

Advising TetraPak regarding its equipment deliveries to Latvian customers

Structuring of delivery and leasing agreements for the Caterpillar heavy machinery division in Latvia

Advising Unibanka in its acquisition of Latvian insurance company Balta Dziviba

Planning and structuring assistance to an international energy company in its potential acquisition of a municipal heating network

2003

Establishment of legal structure and drafting of leasehold and condominium contracts for multimillion riverfront residential development Centra Nams in Riga

Acting for international real estate developer regarding development of major office and hotel project in Riga

Advising major Swedish construction company PEAB in its capacity as general contractor for Stockmann-project in Riga

Merger clearance on behalf of KNAUF for acquisition of Norgips

Representing OM AB in its acquisition of Riga Stock Exchange

Scandinavian Tobacco (former House of Prince) privatisation project of real property and manufacturing premises

Licensing and drug administration assistance to one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world

Restructuring of ORACLE licensed companies in Latvia

Energy projects including assessment of new site development

2002

Advising international telecom operator in obtaining licence and structure of business in Latvia

Advising Modern Times Group (Sweden) in Latvia with respect to everyday corporate and licensing matters

Counselling for Group4 Falck, the leading foreign-established security services company in Latvia during its acquisition of new businesses

Acting for the Riga City Municipality in its pilot project for reorganization of residential housing owned or maintained by the City and establishment of a new real property management company