Described by a client as 'one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market’, TGS Baltic assists a broad range of property owners, developers, and financial institutions with a range of big-ticket real estate and construction matters, ranging from transactions and joint ventures to disputes. Head of real estate and co-head of energy, Linda Štrause, has extensive expertise in infrastructure and environment law matters. Agnese Hartpenga is prominent on regulatory matters, especially those involving wind and solar power. Senior associate Aija Kreicberga  is another integral member of the team.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘TGS Baltic Law Firm is, in our opinion, one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market. The legal team is responsive and goal-oriented, which ensures the fastest possible result. Every situation is handled professionally to achieve the most beneficial solution for the client.’

  • ‘The most professional real estate team in the market. Linda Štrause, Dita Buša, Normunds Staris and Aija Kreicberga will provide structured, intelligent and immediate legal assistance at any time.’

  • ‘Linda Štrause's team has extensive experience in transactions, as well as disputes, which are beyond the scope of everyday activities. Linda is a key partner in almost all of our real estate projects. The thing that sets her team apart from others is the core strength and knowledge they are using.’

  • ‘My work with TGS Baltic spans several years, and their rapid growth and competencies at work are so exceptional that I am confident that when giving them assignments for our development, they will be met perfectly. At times, our newly developed sites need more complex solutions, and I am always counting on TGS to do the work.’

  • ‘Linda Štrause is one of the most prominent practitioners I have met, and it is always a pleasure to work with her. Her team has grown this year, which is great as it gives an even faster, high-quality response to my organisation.’

  • ‘Linda Štrause has vast experience in all real estate-related matters, and thus is able to understand the business in its complexity and important nuances. It's especially important as we're entering into the Latvian market and there's a lot to learn about the legal regulations.'

  • ‘Linda Štrause's personal involvement and hands-on approach is very important for us. We have that person in charge who herself has very vast and complex experience and a high level of personal involvement in all our cases.'

Key clients

  • Green Genius
  • Latvenergo AS
  • Invego OU
  • Flebomedika SIA
  • Vestas Wind Systems AS
  • Moller Mobility Group
  • VOLTERRA ENERGY GROUP LTD
  • Strabag
  • Menard
  • University of Latvia
  • Graanul Invest group
  • DPD Latvija
  • Latvian Tennis Union
  • Modo Golf
  • TIKKURILA
  • Association of SOS Children’s Villages Latvia
  • State Real Estate
  • Grindeks

Work highlights

  • Assisted Green Genius with the acquisition of a 100MW solar PV park project in Latvia.
  • Assisted a group of Estonian investors with a real property acquisition at Duntes street 34 in Riga.
  • Assisting the University of Latvia with the development of a new campus in Torņakalns, Riga.

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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Linda Štrause

Other key lawyers

Agnese Hartpenga, Sandis Petrovičs, Aija Kreicberga, Normunds Staris, Dita Buša