Sorainen‘s competition and regulatory team specialises in antitrust and competition investigations, merger clearance proceedings, and compliance issues. The firm is instructed by a number of major investors, developers and corporates. The team is spearheaded by Ieva Andersone, who focuses on a spread of competition and regulatory matters, as well as infringement and violation of competition neutrality proceedings. Andersone is capably supported by managing partner Eva Berlaus, and finance and insurance practice head Rūdolfs Eņģelis. Senior associate Marika Grunte actively advises on competition risks.

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‘Individual approach to clients, strong competency in competition issues.’
‘The team is really spending time to understand the situation and the issue to be addressed. The process is organised in such a way that there is a preliminary review of the statement and findings, and then next steps are agreed, and the team shows in which directions it is safer to conduct the business idea.’
'Honesty about the timeline so that we can adjust our plans and further processes.’
‘Sorainen has a large team of strong professionals and can provide legal services in almost all legal areas. Very good communication, prompt action, appropriate services.’
‘Most often I communicate with Ieva Andersone and Marika Grunte. Exceptionally prompt communication, solution-oriented actions and very kind, friendly, but at the same time professional attitude. There is a feeling that you can always rely on them.’

Key clients

Bite Latvija
Gren Latvija
Vēja enerģijas asociācija (Wind Energy Association)
BaltCap
Stena Line Scandinavia AB

Work highlights

Advised BITE Latvija on obtaining the rights to use frequencies enabling 5G services.
Advised Gren Latvija on the acquisition of green energy company Bioeninvest.
Assisting the Latvian Wind Energy Association with a lobbying process which is related to the possible adverse effect on competition which could occur if a new regulation applicable to the wind energy production sector is adopted.