Sorainen is regularly engaged for advice on some of the region’s leading transportation matters. The firm has experience acting for both private and public entities. The team has a strong presence across Latvia’s aviation, shipping, and logistics sectors, where it has handled financings, transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes. Valts Nerets heads up the firm’s transport and logistics team. Elvis Grinbergs is another key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Sorainen are true experts with an in-depth understanding of the industry's regulations, compliance, and litigation nuances. My needs were always prioritised, and legal strategies were tailored to my needs.'
  • 'Sorainen delivers results. The team is dedicated to the clients and highly knowledgeable. I was impressed by their clear and open communication.'
  • 'Valts Nerets is the clear thought-leader on the market. Very skilled with strategic thinking.'
  • 'Elvis Grinbergs - determined and result oriented, a pleasure to work with.'

Key clients

  • RB Rail
  • Cata AB
  • Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Latvia
  • KGAL Investment Management
  • Pilna Servisa Līzings
  • Stena Line
  • GD&L Services
  • A.C.B., Binders, and TIIC (Portugal)
  • Bolt Services
  • Renta Group
  • Patria Latvia
  • Thermo Fischer Scientific
  • Aviation Working Group

Work highlights

  • Advising RB Rail AS on the establishment of the European-width fast double-track Rail Baltica railway project.
  • Advised the Kekava ABT consortium on signing the DBFM contract with the Latvian state for the Kekava bypass on the Via Baltica route.
  • Advised Stena Line on the aquisition of the operations of the ferry and RoRo terminals at the Port of Ventspils.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Valts Nerets

Other key lawyers

Elvis Grinbergs