EU and competition

Sorainen

Sorainen‘s competition and regulatory practice group demonstrate great ’collaboration’ in handling a mixture of contentious and non-contentious matters for clients. The department's work includes representation in antitrust investigations and litigation, and advice on merger clearances, regulatory issues, and compliance matters. Highlighting the experienced team, the firm is engaged across a variety of industries, including telecommunications, energy, manufacturing, and construction. The team is led by Ieva Andersone, ‘a great business partner with dedication and willingness,’ with key support from Rūdolfs Eņģelis and Eva Berlaus.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘Collaboration, response and professionalism.’
‘Competence, punctuality, responsibility, experience, taking into account the wishes of the client.’
‘Strong focus on customer's needs. Ability to provide coordinated and standardized solutions on a Baltic level. ’
‘Good understanding of our needs and willingness to find solutions. Special thanks to Ieva Andersone.'
‘They possess great expert knowledge which in combination with great client attitude and collaboration makes it a super team.’
‘Ieva Andersone is a great business partner with dedication and willingness to support.’
'Professional and personal attitude, as well as result-oriented legal consultations.'
'Thoroughly delving into problematic issues, understanding the client's needs, as well as providing comprehensive and high-quality legal services.'

Key clients

If P&C Insurance AS
Nova Post
Gren Latvija
BaltCap
Antalis
S.A.P.I.-SOCIETA AZIONARIA PRODOTTI INDUSTRIALI-SOCIETA PER AZIONI
Aksīte SIA
Robert Bosch SIA
Bite Latvia SIA
Vēja enerģijas asociācija

Work highlights

Assisted SOCIETA AZIONARIA PRODOTTI INDUSTRIALI-SOCIETA PER AZIONI with the acquisition of joint control over Lithuanian and Latvian companies UAB "Rietavo veterinarinės sanitation" and SIA Reneta.
Advised Antalis on the acquisition of Pakella, a leading player in the distribution and manufacture of industrial and food packaging in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
Represented Aksite, a regional-scale construction company in Latvia, in the Competition Council, in connection with the case initiated by the Competition Council regarding bid-rigging in public procurement.