TGS Baltic
Client SatisfactionTGS Baltic fields a specialised and diversified disputes team, which is especially active in its representation of public sector bodies, notably in public procurement and debt recovery cases. The team also has expertise in energy, real estate and construction-related disputes, with further capacities covering white-collar crime, sports, and private wealth disputes. With over 40 years’ experience, Ivars Grunte is hugely experienced in both litigation and arbitration, as is seasoned practitioner Sandis Petrovičs. Real estate practice head Linda Štrause and energy practice co-head Agnese Hartpenga bring strength in disputes concerning their respective areas of expertise to the deparment. Zane Sedlova and Artis Kļaviņš are also notable contacts, with expertise in EU law and criminal disputes, respectively.
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Testimonials
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‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market. The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’
‘Punctual and precise in any dispute.'
'The work ethic of Ivars Grunte, Sandis Petrovičs, Linda Štrause and Agnese Hartpenga and their ability to find solutions to even the most complex situations using excellent strategic planning skills should definitely be highlighted.’
Key clients
- Insolvent AS PNB Banka
- Latvenergo AS
- Valsts Nekustamie Īpašumi
- JSC SE “Baltic International Bank”
- Flebomedika SIA
- LDZ Cargo SIA, AS Latvijas dzelzceļš
- Rīgas Dzirnavnieks AS
- Riga City Council
- Latvijas sabiedriskais autobuss SIA
- Mastercard Europe
- Sadales tīkls AS
- University of Latvia
- Crowdestor
- Winergy SIA
- PNB Assets SIA
- Enersense SIA (Empower SIA )
Work highlights
- Representing AS Latvenergo in a dispute against SIA Elektro Bizness regarding non-compliance with the provisions of a natural gas trade agreement.
- Represented the Ministry of Finance, as the owner, and Valsts nekustamie īpašumi, as the manager of the state-owned real estate, in criminal and civil proceedings relating to a fire at Riga Castle during reconstruction and renovation work.
- Representing JSC SE Baltic International Bank in court proceedings against Latvijas Banka and European Central Bank relating to the withdrawal of the bank’s licence and closure of the bank.
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Sandis Petrovičs
TGS BalticPractice head
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Ivars Grunte