Banking, finance and capital markets

Cobalt

Client Satisfaction

The banking, finance, and AML practice group at Cobalt has extensive experience representing both international and local clients in various complex banking and finance law-related matters. The firm covers a broad range of related matters, such as M&A transactions involving financial institutions, cross-border lending and refinancing agreements, capital market work, and financial restructuring. The breadth of work is highlighted by involvement in several industries, including aviation, food and drink, IT services, and waste management. Leading the banking and finance side of the team is the experienced Edgars Lodziņš, who has ‘particular expertise in the capital markets’, whilst Edgars Pastars takes control of the AML aspect.

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Testimonials

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‘Cobalt specialists are high-level professionals in a wide variety of legal matters. Banking, finance, and capital markets is one of the areas.'
'Cobalt banking and finance division knowledge and expertise are well respected by the banks. Cobalt specialists will always tend to search for the solution that is best for the client. This approach saves both party's time significantly.'
'Documents produced by Cobalt are well structured, easy to navigate and operate with, clear in substance, and contain no statements that could be misinterpreted by any of the parties, which makes the cooperation process extremely efficient and reliable from our side.’
‘The individuals are high-level professionals with profound knowledge of legal matters, market practice, and our business. This combination makes them invaluable, reliable, and excellent cooperation partners in the areas of Banking, finance and capital markets.'
‘Constant communication with market participants provides good market development knowledge and the most recent practices. Good knowledge of legal requirements and latest practices, along with good contact with regulators, ensures the most efficient transaction.'
‘Good partner involvement, the partners have a hands-on approach, significant experience.'
‘The practice is exceptionally strong in finance regulation, including AML and sanctions compliance, alternative investment funds and bond issuances.'
‘Edgars Lodziņš has particular expertise in the capital markets.’

Key clients

airBaltic
American Express group
Credit Agricole
Eiffel Investment Group SAS
European Investment Bank
HSBC
ING Belgium NV/SA
IPF Digital
Luminor Bank
Jyske Bank

Work highlights

Advised Latvian national airline, airBaltic, on the issuance of EUR340m in senior secured bonds with a maturity of 5.25 years, listed on Euronext Dublin stock exchange.
Advised ACP Credit, a prominent Central European corporate lender, on their EUR10m financing agreement with Eleving Group, a Latvian non-bank lender seeking to expand its business.
Advised Salv, the first company in Latvia to obtain the closed shared Know Your Customer utility service provider license from the Data State Inspectorate of Latvia, on ensuring compliance with financial regulations, data protection, and Latvian branch establishment.

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