Edvijs Zandars
EllexEllex's enviable client roster comprises media, pharmaceutical and technology giants. Mārtiņš Gailis oversees the IP work, which is notably strong in the contentious space, particularly patent and trade mark disputes, alongisde a broader range of protection, enforcement and regulatory matters. On the communications, media and technology side, Sarmis Spilbergs is the key senior contact, and advises a range of companies as they look to expand and roll out products across the Latvian market; as such, the firm is often approached for assistance with regulatory, licensing and compliance matters. Edvijs Zandars and Mikijs Zīmecs are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Very impressed. Mārtiņš Gailis has been excellent (this is the first time I have worked with him). He knows the litigation system inside out, and has been well ahead of his opponent.'
‘Mārtiņš Gailis and his team lead the market in patent disputes. His experience in the top patent cases in Latvia shines through in his advice. He is practical and commercial and it is very easy to put him in front of clients. He understands immediately what the key issues are with only very little background information. Mārtiņš and his team are very easy to work with and trust.’
‘The Ellex team provides highly professional legal services with a client-oriented attitude.’
‘Easy to reach, deliver excellent client experience. Excellent knowledge of the industry, analytical skills.’
‘Excellent knowledge of technology outsourcing requirements for regulated financial institutions.’
‘Very responsive and competent practitioners who addressed our needs in an efficient manner. In particular I would like to highlight Mikijs Zīmecs' contribution during our cooperation.’
‘Hard working and precise.’
Key clients
- Novartis
- Getir Perakande Anonim Şirketi
- Starlink (SpaceX)
- VPLab
- Indexo/IDX1R
- Cult Beauty
- LG Electronics
- Preferrent
- Insurely
- Baltic Classifieds Group/City24
- Domino’s Pizza
- Siemens
- Sinch
- Veho
- Sportland
- Sky International AG
- ExxonMobil
- Forum Cinemas
- John Deere
- Fazer
- SIA ITissible
- Depozīta Iepakojuma Operators (Deposit System Operator)
- Epitech Group s.p.a.
- Porsche
- BMW
- Audi
- Bosch Siemens Group
- Viessmann
- Roblox
- SIA Livonia
- VSIA “Rīgas psihiatrijas un narkoloģijas centrs”
- SIA “Biļešu Serviss”
- Exponential Technologies SIA
- EchoStar
- Balcia
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Cult Beauty Limited, an online cosmetics store, in opposition proceedings against the registration of the Latvian mark Neroli Cult Beauty by a local cosmetics chain.
- Advised Indexo, a new market player in the Baltics in the wealth and pension management sector, on setting up an online bank by assisting with IT outsourcing solution contracts, and advising on online client identification and other IT-related legal questions ahead of the launch.
- Represented VPLab, a Latvian producer of nutritional supplements, in a trade mark dispute with Vivien Paille covering a number of jurisdictions.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mārtiņš Gailis
EllexSarmis Spilbergs
EllexPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mārtiņš Gailis, Sarmis Spilbergs