02 January, 2021

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.

The insolvent AS “PNB Banka” owned preferred shares in both MasterCard and Visa. The main objective of the project was to convert these shares into common shares and sell them.

Our team provided general advice on dealing with the United States regulations and internal procedures of both MasterCard and Visa payment systems, verified agreements as well as advised the client on regulatory compliance. The team was led by senior partner Aivis Dzenis.

Key contact Aivis Dzenis

GDPR Compliance and AML
Corporate and M&A
Banking and Finance
Fintech

Experience

Proactive legal assistance to the one of the largest Latvian providers of general cargo logistics services

We have provided comprehensive legal assistance to our client - one of the largest Latvian providers of general cargo logistics services SIA DANIR 19 with the sale of the company's majority capital shares to the international freight forwarder Léon Vincent, a société par actions simplifiée, based in France and its related territories, expanding the LVO Group’s global network of companies and supplementing it with the representation in Latvia, Turkey and Kazakhstan.

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 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.

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”.

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.