Raimonds Slaidiņš
EllexWith an enviable client roster which includes the likes of AT&T, Blackstone, and Booking.com, Ellex ’s corporate and M&A practice is trusted to advise on large transactions and reorganisations, often entailing complex competition elements. The team is especially well suited to assisting foreign investors with acquisitions, complex joint ventures and strategic mergers across a spread of sectors. Practice head and co-founder Raimonds Slaidiņš excels across the M&A space, including in majority and minority investments. Filips Klavins has key strength in cross-border acquisitions, while Sarmis Spilbergs leads on work with a nexus to regulated industries. Maris Brizgo is also noted for his M&A, public procurement, and restructuring experience.
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Testimonials
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‘They have high commercial awareness, solutions are based on individual business needs, responses are very fast and precise.’
‘They can take over cases from each other without any problem. We had a situation when someone else took over our deal and I didn't feel any difference in quality.’
'I think that Ellex is a great, mid-size law firm that has enough manpower and knowledge to serve a client like us with almost every question that we have. They are quick to reply, their fees are reasonable, the people are knowledgeable and professional, and the advice provided is top-notch.'
'The Ellex team boasts a wealth of legal expertise and experience in handling a wide range of transactions. They have a deep understanding of local and international business environments, making them adept at providing strategic legal counsel.'
'The team is known for its commitment to client satisfaction. They tailor their services to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring that they receive customised and practical solutions. Ellex's lawyers have in-depth industry knowledge across various sectors, allowing them to provide insightful and tailored advice to clients in specific industries.'
'The practice has the ability to handle cross-border transactions seamlessly, which is a significant advantage for clients with global interests. Their international network and relationships with law firms around the world make them a valuable partner for businesses with international operations.'
'The team provides not only legal services but also strategic business advice. They help clients identify opportunities and mitigate risks, ensuring that legal decisions align with their broader business objectives. The practice fosters a culture of collaboration, both within the team and with clients.'
Key clients
- Printful
- Whirlpool
- Booking.com
- Coca-Cola HBC
- AT&T
- Accenture
- Orkla
- Livonia Partners
- Printful
- Whirlpool
- UnifiedPost
- Greengold
- Blackstone
- Uniper
- Eesti Energia
- Schwenk Zement
- Reganosa
- Latour
- GoCardless
- Enery
- Altor / Nordic Tyre Goup
- Orpea SA
- TÜV Rheinland
- Gren
- Merito Partners
Work highlights
- Advising Eesti Gaas on signing an agreement with Latvijas Gāze to acquire Gaso.
- Advising GoCardless on the acquisition of Nordigen.
- Advised AS Maag Group on the acquisition of HKScan’s Baltic businesses.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Filips Klavins
EllexNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Maris Brizgo
EllexPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raimonds Slaidiņš