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WALLESS‘s banking and finance team has strength across a wide range of financing deals, regularly advising large banks and other credit institutions. The team has also been involved in assisting clients with obtaining loans and refinancing from banks to finance the acquisition of shares and other assets, as well as wider finance project development matters. This work is carried out in a variety of industries, from aviation, where practice co-head Valters Diure has particular expertise, to energy and real estate. Alongside Valters is Sintija Radionova, who brings exceptional knowledge of cross-border transactions and projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team stands out with several significant advantages: 1. professional competence - the team includes highly qualified and experienced lawyers who have in-depth knowledge; 2. result-oriented experience; 3. individual approach; 4. extensive industry experience; 5. excellent reputation.’

  • ‘The law firm possesses extensive experience and knowledge, providing legal services for us in matters that require good knowledge in the banking and finance area.'

  • ‘Law firm provides exceptional service. It is reliable, work is always done at the agreed time with no delays. Communication is professional and understandable. Deliverables are always detailed and of good quality.’

  • 'Sintija Radionova is very welcoming, responsive, kind, and a great leader.'
  • 'They always ensure that our requests are carried out by professionals in our respective fields so that we can get the best result possible.’
  • 'Excellent knowledge of our industry, especially Sintija Radionova. Overall responsiveness and attitude towards client's needs.'

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas Emissions- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH
  • Bayerische Landesbank and Airbus Bank
  • Šiaulių Bankas
  • Luminor Bank AS Latvijas filiāle
  • Latvenergo
  • BluOr Bank AS
  • 4finance, AS
  • INVL Financial Advisors
  • PayRay, UAB
  • NC K2C

Work highlights

  • Advised Latvenergo (largest power supplier in the Baltics) on high-profile derivatives transaction involving a state-owned energy company and two global banks - J.P. Morgan SE and Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG.
  • Advised BluOr Bank AS (a systemically important credit institution in Latvia) on the optimal method for disposing of the real estate assets owned by the bank.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sintija Radionova, Valters Diure