Valts Nerets
SorainenSorainen fields a large practice with expertise spanning the spectrum of commercial, corporate, and criminal cases, most notably white-collar crime and reputation management. The team is instructed by a diverse set of clients across the finance, real estate and construction, transportation, and employment sectors, and is strengthened by its ability to draw on other regional offices. Valts Nerets and Andris Tauriņš oversee the department; the former has expertise in cross-border arbitrations, as well as international trade and investment law, while the latter regularly handles IP and media disputes. Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte leads the white-collar crime sub-group, in which Agita Sprūde is also a key contact. Katrīne Pļaviņa-Mika is highlighted for her work on government relations, EU law, and data privacy.
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Testimonials
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‘All of Sorainen's team have displayed incredible compassion, expertise and true empathy when it came to my legal matters. I'd say strengthwise their key capabilities would be speed, attention to detail, expertise and availability. I consider their team and practices to be of the highest quality one can obtain.’
'So far, Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte has always been able to provide me with a plan A, B and C, and together we decide what's the best angle of approach in on our ongoing case. I truly can say that I fully trust her opinion and experience in the industry.’
‘A very good team. Works quickly and qualitatively. I am very pleased to cooperate.’
‘Agita Sprūde is a very competent lawyer. All tasks are completed within the promised time, with high quality and everything is explained very well.’
‘Sorainen is our trusted advisor, and we have worked with them since the very beginning. The litigation strategy that they have developed for us is practical and efficient and has allowed us to resolve multiple disputes per year without much effort.’
‘Agita Sprūde is our go-to person in all matters. She and her team handle things efficiently. What we especially appreciate is how our long-term interests and board liability matters are considered and handled without having the need to mention them.’
‘Sorainen has a professional team that always conducts in-depth research on legal issues and provides the client with quality assignment results. Tasks are completed on time and professional support is always provided without delay. Cooperation is of high value and specialists from the Sorainen team will be engaged for legal support as needed.’
‘They are professionals in their field. Legal documents made by Sorainen are made with high quality.’
Key clients
- Van Ansem Participaties BV
- Rail Baltica
- Bolt Services
- BITE Group
- Citrus Solutions
- CATA
- E energija UAB
- Latvian journalist Inga Spriņģe
- Primekss
Work highlights
- Representing Van Ansem Participaties in an investment dispute with the Republic of Latvia.
- Representing Primekss group company Primeteh in a court case against several building companies relating to alleged patent infringement.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Andris Tauriņš
SorainenPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Valts Nerets, Andris Tauriņš