Assisting in criminal proceedings concerning large-scale embezzlement

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.

We advised client on acquiring sole ownership of a Latvian retail company

We are pleased to announce that Skrastiņš & Dzenis acted as a legal adviser to a retail company in a capital share acquisition project.

We advised insolvent AS “PNB Banka” on conversion and sale of shares in MasterCard and Visa

We are pleased to announce that Skrastiņš & Dzenis acted as legal adviser to insolvent AS “PNB Banka” on conversion and sale of shares in MasterCard and Visa.

We advised IPAS “PNB Asset Management” on sale of pension funds’ management rights

We are pleased to announce that Skrastiņš & Dzenis acted as legal adviser to IPAS "PNB Asset Management" on sale of pension funds' management rights.

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.

Representing a client in the LCIA

Skrastiņš & Dzenis partner Verners Skrastiņš together with our Lithuanian colleagues from Motieka & Audzevicius and Stephenson Harwood partner, Queen’s Counsel Louis Flannery has represented a client, as a claimant, in a 5-day long arbitration hearing in the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).

Representing a client in a case over reimbursment of real estate investments

Skrastiņš & Dzenis team has successfully represented client’s interests in a litigation process.

Resolving a dispute between an alliance of architects and the contractor

Skrastiņš & Dzenis team has provided assistance to a creative alliance of architects U-R-A Studio (http://www.u-r-a.com) in resolution of complicated dispute with contractor regarding the four U-R-A Studio's prepared designs for a real estate in Jurmala and subsequent unauthorised use of ideas or copyrights of design authors.

Providing assistance necessary for getting a credit granting licence

Skrastiņš & Dzenis team has provided legal assistance to Estonian investor-owned company LandCredit by preparing all required documents necessary for getting special permit/licence for credit granting services, including documents (Internal control system’s rules) complying with GDPR and AML (Anti Money Laundering) requirements.

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 advised Kesko Senukai group in obtaining competition clearance from Latvian Competition Council

Skrastiņš & Dzenis advised Kesko Senukai group in obtaining competition clearance from Latvian Competition Council.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully aided Vienna Insurance Group in obtaining competition clearance from Latvian Competition Council

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully aided Vienna Insurance Group in obtaining competition clearance from Latvian Competition Council, thus, obtaining Latvian Competition Council’s approval to close the deal and acquire 100% shares of non-life insurance company Seesam Insurance AS (including its Latvian and Lithuanian branches) from Finnish OP Financial Group. Vienna Insurance Group is one of the largest international insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe.

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 has successfully represented travel agency “Kolumbs” and its majority shareholder in a shareholders’ dispute

Skrastiņš & Dzenis team has successfully represented travel agency “Kolumbs”, a well-known and the largest tour operator and travel agency in Latvia, and its majority shareholder in a shareholders’ dispute among majority and minority shareholders.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis has successfully represented a client in administrative court in a dispute over a permit for B category’s polluting activities

Skrastiņš & Dzenis client, a coal briquette manufacturer which products are highly recognized and demanded in Great Britain, had to postpone the construction of a new manufacturing site due to being involved in a dispute over a permit for B category’s polluting activities.

Skrastiņš & Dzenis advises Vienna Insurance Group on the acquisition of Seesam Insurance AS Latvian branch

Vienna Insurance Group will buy 100% shares of non-life insurance company Seesam Insurance AS (including its Latvian and Lithuanian branches) from Finnish OP Financial Group.

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