TGS Baltic advises clients across the shipping, automotive, logistics, and rail sectors on a set of matters both contentious and non-contentious. This includes advice on contracts and compliance, as well as transactions. The team also boasts disputes capabilities and has experience representing clients before the Latvian Competition Council. Head Andra Rubene specialises in M&A and corporate matters, with further experience in distribution and logistics issues. Ivars Grunte is active in the contentious sphere, with specialisms in customs and tax disputes, together with sanctions. Linda Štrause and associate Arina Stivriņa are also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

  • ‘A very energetic, practical and goal-oriented team. Excellent work.’

Key clients

  • DPD Latvija SIA
  • MyBee Latvia SIA
  • Nord/LB
  • L K I SIA
  • Latvijas sabiedriskais autobuss SIA
  • Graanul Pellets
  • LDZ Cargo SIA, AS Latvijas dzelzceļš (State owned company)
  • Auto-Bon Oy
  • VAS Latvijas Dzelzceļš (Latvian Railway)
  • Moller Auto Baltic SIA

Work highlights

  • Advising DPD Latvija SIA on shipping and transport regulatory and contract law matters.
  • Assisted car lease company MyBee SIA with a package of templates relating to its contracts and terms of use.
  • Assisted German ship financing bank Nord/LB with an intended bareboat registration of MV TRAVETAL under the Latvian flag.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ivars Grunte, Andra Rubene, Arina Stivriņa

Other key lawyers

Linda Štrause