Ellex‘s team covers the spectrum of transactions, registrations, leasings, and litigations in the real estate and construction space. The practice advises developers and investment funds on projects ranging from complex mixed developments, to wind and solar parks. Practice head Ivars Pommers is well versed in real estate, construction, environmental, and tax structuring issues. Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs is noted for her experience in assisting those entering the Latvian market. Other key contacts include commercial expert Inita Jurka, disputes specialist Anete Dimitrovska, and associate Inese Freivalde.
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Testimonials
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‘Extremely loyal and trustworthy firm. Highest level of integrity is the name of the game with the Ellex real estate team.’
‘Ivars Pommers is the hall of famer for the RE industry in Latvia. Not only the insights to best market practises, but also general understanding of the market is superb.’
‘Solid team with all-round legal coverage on various subjects. You know that it is a one-stop shop for all your legal needs, with solid representation in all three Baltic countries.’
‘Ilga Gudrenika-Kreba: super smart and confident. Promptly understands your issue and can provide solid advice on subjects of her knowledge.'
‘I am glad to give my feedback about Ellex, and especially about Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs and her team. I am very satisfied with their work, hence it is exclusively Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs and her team from Ellex who provide us with legal assistance in Latvia. They have always provided a quick response and high-quality legal assistance in all areas of real estate and related transactions. We are satisfied with their work and can only recommend others to use their services.'
Key clients
- Blackstone
- IKEA Latvian franchise holder SIA Paul Mason Properties/SIA Verus Praedium
- Eastnine
- VIG Fund
- Swedbank AS
- Luminor
- Bonava
- YIT
- Orkla
- Kesko
- VMG Group
- Jysk
- SUPPA Advisers
- Ingleby Latvia Agro, SIA
- BTA Baltic Insurance Company
- Sportland
- Lords LB Asset Management
- SG Capital
- Capitalica Asset Management
- Northern Horizon
- Hanner
- Estera Development
- Vilvi Group
- SPI Group Companies
- Pillar
- New Century Holdings
- Itella
- Wilo
- UCB
- Amber Beverage Group
- UAB “SIRIN Development”
- Ramboll (Rail Baltica)
- Enefit Green
- FactSet
- EestiGaas
- UCB
- Jysk
Work highlights
- Advising Lords LB on multifunctional office, retail and hotel development Preses Nama Kvartāls in Riga.
- Advised IKEA’s Latvian franchise holder on opening an IKEA store in Latvia, assisting with all related infrastructure and development matters.
- Advised real estate developer Hanner Group on the sale of Place Eleven to East Capital Real Estate.
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Practice head
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Ivars Pommers