TGS Baltic is regularly engaged by public and private shareholders, asset managers, venture capital funds, and other financial institutions to advise on share purchases and sales, joint ventures, and M&A deals. Transactions in the energy space, especially in relation to wind and solar power, have represented growing streams of work, with real estate, retail and sports also increasing in importance. Practice head Andra Rubene leads on a large portion of transactions, and has further experience covering EU and competition, employment, and tax law. Armands Masulis and Agnese Hartpenga are noted for their work on M&A delas in the energy space. Senior associate Anna Vaivade is recommended for her corporate governance and investment funds expertise, alongside her background in technology and IT.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We have enjoyed cooperating with TGS Baltic law firm as they have consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach, making them a trusted partner for legal services. We feel that their approach has always been direct and honest, allowing for transparent cooperation on the projects.’
  • 'Organised and prepared team, delivering a clear action plan, and timeline, and offering solutions and, where necessary, compromises.'
  • ‘The practitioners that I have come across are skilled lawyers, have an understanding for the clients' expectations and have good availability.’

  • ‘Andra Rubene is consistently the best in commercial, corporate and M&A work. She is engaged, focused, available, resourceful, and delivers.'

  • 'Anna Vaivade’s foreseeable, structured, organised, strategic and fast M&A assistance efficiently helps to achieve agreement and ensure deliverables.'
  • 'Kaspars Treilibs' vast experience in the skillful handling of corporate, collateral, AML and sanctions issues makes him the first choice for practical transaction closing, company and group structuring and governance, and ensuring compliance.'
  • 'Evija Ābele's strength is her specialisation in all aspects of complex cross-border M&A transactions and corporate reorganizations. Evija energetically and diligently supports the transactions to move forward quickly and easily.’
  • ‘We are always happy to work with TGS Baltic. Their track record in Latvia is impeccable and their team is at the forefront of the legal landscape, displaying excellent capabilities and legal proficiency.’

Key clients

  • SIA CVE
  • AS Latvenergo
  • Green Genius UAB
  • GlaxoSmithCline
  • SELP
  • SIA TET
  • PAX8
  • Civinity
  • Naujoji Ringuva AB
  • SIA City Development Company
  • AS Eco Baltia
  • BlackSheep Ventures
  • Bethoc AB
  • INVL

Work highlights

  • Assisted the shareholders of Latvian wind and solar energy project development company CVE SIA with the sale of 100% of the shares to Lithuanian company UAB Ignitis Renewables.
  • Advised renewable energy company Green Genius UAB on acquiring a 100MW solar PV project covering over 151 hectares in Latvia.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andra Rubene

Other key lawyers

Agnese Hartpenga, Armands Masulis, Anna Vaivade, Kaspars Treilibs, Evija Ābele