Cobalt
Client SatisfactionCobalt’s EU and competition practice group handles high-profile abuse of dominance and state aid cases, together with complex acquisition-related merger clearances and sanctions compliance issues, assisting a range of public authorities and private entities. Competition compliance matters, notably bid rigging, are also key areas, with several recent mandates arising from the transportation and construction industries. Uģis Zeltiņš has experience representing clients before the CJEU as well as domestic courts. Managing partner Dace Silava-Tomsone is noted for her experience in cartel and merger control proceedings. Senior associate Ivo Maskalāns has experience representing clients before the Latvian Competition Authority.
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Testimonials
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‘Cobalt seems to have a smoother working relationship with public authorities than some of the other firms we have instructed. This has been helpful to us.'
- 'Casefile management is very organised and easy to follow.'
- 'Uģis Zeltiņš and Sandija Novicka are always on top of national and EU case law developments.’
‘Uģis Zeltiņš is our primary contact. We appreciate the legal competence and responsiveness. Precise and to the point in communication. Highly respected practitioner in the national competition authority.'
- 'Sandija Novicka has broad knowledge and a lot of common sense in procurement law.'
‘High quality of legal services, delivering services on or before the deadline agreed, adapting to the client's time and needs.’
‘Uģis Zeltiņš - easily available, clear in communication. Sandija Novicka - very broad knowledge across areas of law.'
Key clients
- Tet SIA
- Ministry of Climate and Energy of the Republic of Latvia
- Latvijas Nacionālais sporta centrs SIA
- A.C.B. AS
- Latvenergo AS
- Latvijas dzelzceļš VAS
- Lidl Latvija SIA
- Moller Baltic Import SE
- Air Baltic Corporation AS
- Rīgas satiksme PSIA
Work highlights
- Successfully represented passenger carrier Hansabuss Latvia in a preliminary inquiry by the Latvian Competition Authority into suspected bid rigging.
- Advised BaltCap on the acquisition of HansaMatrix.
- Representing Abora SIA in an appeal against the Competition Council’s decision to fine construction companies for bid rigging.
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Uģis Zeltiņš