Partner

Andrejs Guļajevs

An experienced litigator in commercial and civil disputes, administrative and criminal cases

About

Experience

Andrejs is highly regarded and a well-known litigator of repute among legal professionals as well as our clients.

He has considerable experience in litigating both – civil and administrative disputes in all court instances, including the Supreme Court of Latvia, as well as pre-litigation dispute resolution and arbitration procedures. Andrejs’ practice also involves handling matters before the Court of Justice of European Union.

He has successfully handled the most sophisticated and complex court cases and has assisted clients in resolving a wide range of most complex legal problems often requiring an innovative approach. Andrejs’ success has been noted – Legal 500 EMEA 2010th annual edition he is singled out as a talented litigator.

Besides dispute resolution, Andrejs is an expert in Real estate and Construction, Banking and Finances, Commercial law as well as Labour law issues. He also acts as a member of M&A team and participates in handling legal due diligence.

Andrejs’ recent track record includes representing and advising clients in the areas of criminal and criminal procedure law, especially on matters pertaining to financial and economic crime.

Industries

Agriculture
Retail and Consumer
Financial services
Leisure and Entertainment
Real estate and Construction

Education

LL.B (Baltic International Academy, Faculty of Law)

Career

Before joining SKDZ in 2004 Andrejs was an in-house lawyer for one of the largest commercial banks in Latvia.

Membership

Latvian Bar Association

Languages

Latvian, English, Russian

Notable cases and deals

SIA “DLV” and SIA “Bliks” merger finalized

“Skrastins & Dzenis” team has helped to finalize the merging process of SIA "DLV" and SIA "Bliks", by merging the companies in the form of acquisition.

Successfully defended a client in an AML case regarding money laundering and confiscation of funds in the amount of 1 million euros

We are thrilled to announce that Skrastiņš & Dzenis Law Firm has successfully defended a client in a recent AML case where the Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia initiated proceedings regarding money laundering and confiscation of funds in the amount of approximately 1 million euros.

Significant judgement opens a turning point in the Latvian case law regarding termination of statute of limitations

The case in question opens a new turning point in case law in regard to the termination of the statute of limitations.

We successfully represented a client in civil case regarding exercise of rights of first refusal and pre-emption

The case in question opens a new turning point in case law when the integrity and genuine will of a person entitled to rights of first refusal is being assessed.

Significant judgment of the appellate court in the claim of AS “Parex banka” against its former board members

Skrastiņš & Dzenis successfully represented the former board members of AS "Parex banka" in a civil case, in which the Court of Appeal (Riga Regional Court) repeatedly rejected the claim of AS “Parex banka” (later AS “Reverta”, but now SIA “REAP”) against the defendants, former board members Mr.

Represented a client and reached a settlement in a corporate dispute

Skrastiņš & Dzenis dispute resolution team successfully represented the client in a corporate dispute started in 2004.

AS “PNB Banka” Insolvency Proceedings

Vigo Krastiņš, Partner of Skrastiņš & Dzenis, was appointed as an Administrator of insolvency proceedings of AS “PNB Banka”.

The DLV dispute has come to an end

We are proud to say that after rather protracted court trials, the long-standing dispute between the shareholders of DLV has finally been solved by reaching a settlement.

Assisting in criminal proceedings concerning large-scale embezzlement

Our team has successfully represented injured party’s interests in criminal proceedings which have taken place since 2011 concerning large-scale embezzlement.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis successfully represented “Mile Auto” interests

Our team has successfully represented Citroën official dealer’s LLC “Mile Auto” interests relating to open tender for purchase of vehicles, that exceeds € 300 000. By the decision of the Public Procurement Bureau the other party’s complaint was dismissed and public purchaser was granted a permit to sign a procurement contract with “Mile Auto” as the winner of the open tender.

Founders of DLV regain full control over their company

The team of Skrastiņš&Dzenis has successfully represented its client’s DLV interests and provided legal assistance in a dispute between shareholders of the firm, helping the founders of DLV regain full control over the company.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has represented BAB FlyLAL – Lithuanian Airlines in a case of recognition and enforcement of a judgement made by a Lithuanian court.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis team represented BAB FlyLAL – Lithuanian Airlines (company under insolvency) in a case of recognition and enforcement of a judgement made by a Lithuanian court.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has advised Riga City Council in a complicated damages case

Skrastiņš & Dzenis dispute resolution team advised the client in a complicated damages case, where a leaseholder brought a claim against the client by claiming back all the investments leaseholder had made in the leased building.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented a client in a dispute against Latvian Competition Council

Skrastiņš & Dzenis team has successfully represented SIA Veiksme un K, a company involved in retail trade of household, interior, electronics, garden, and leisure goods operating under brand name Tehnoland.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has represented AS Latvijas gāze in a damages case against Financial Capital and Market Commission

Skrastiņš & Dzenis team has represented AS Latvijas gāze in a damages case against Financial Capital and Market Commission where our client has taken an action to claim from the FCMC interest from the deposit – the part of damages suffered as a result of insufficient supervision over AS Latvijas Krājbanka.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented SIA Ceļu, tiltu būvnieks in damages case against Saldus district municipality

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented SIA Ceļu, tiltu būvnieks, a road building company, in damages case.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis assisted an investor in a damages dispute with the seller of AS Liepājas metalurgs

Skrastiņš & Dzenis assisted an investor which purchased AS Liepājas metalurgs in order for it to continue production, in a dispute with AS Liepājas metalurgs seller regarding the acquired company and its assets both due to the quality and quantity of those assets.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented SIA First Baltic Property Riga in an investment dispute against two Latvian banks

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented SIA First Baltic Property Riga, an asset management company owned by a Lichtenstein Investment fund, in a case against two Latvian banks.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis represented the client in a damages case arising from breach of Latvian Competition law

Skrastiņš & Dzenis represented the client in a damages case regarding breach of competition law unauthorised acquisition and use of our client's business secret.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented SIA VJN Kapitāls in a shareholders’ dispute

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented SIA VJN Kapitāls in a shareholders’ dispute emerged more than a decade ago.