Regularly dealing with state ministries, Cobalt has a strong foundation in state aid law, private enforcement defence and complex merger clearances. Practice head Uģis Zeltiņš is a skilled litigator in EU courts and ‘respected by authorities’. As a group, practitioners are well placed to handle competition law matters with additional layers of complexity, namely representing clients in regulated industries such as energy, banking, and pharmaceuticals, on top of a range of both merger control matters and investigations by competition regulators, including cartels and abuse of dominance cases. Hailed for its ‘in-depth knowledge and practical experience in state aid and competition law issues,’ the group regularly advises on competitive neutrality infringement, emblematic of the variety of regulatory compliance advice in which the group is able to engage.

Operating as part of a pan-Baltic team across Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn, Ellex Klavins is lauded for an ‘ability to work with any nationality of client.’ Team members can be distinguished by their proficiency in private enforcements, cartel investigations, merger control assistance, and appeals in competition courts. The group undertakes landmark transactions with significant ramifications in EU and national merger control rules, appearing in both Latvian courts and a range of European courts. Liga Merwin, who leads the practice, has a strong track record of representing clients before the European Commission and European Court of Justice. Edvijs Zandars is a key lawyer at associate level, and a go-to team member for regulatory advice in the EU law sphere.

VILGERTS ‘combines deep knowledge of EU law with a pragmatic understanding of the Baltic markets’, often handling cross-border matters in collaboration with its network of offices across the Baltics. Debora Garanča is now the sole practice head, and her practice is notable for its breadth, running the gamut of Latvian and EU competition law issues, including cartel investigations. State aid cases form an integral part of the group’s work, key among which are complex matters in the energy sector. Garanča is ably supported by Charles Clarke, who has appeared before the European Commission and competition authorities across the globe. Former practice head Jūlija Jerņeva joined Cobalt in August 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland Bitans stands out for its handling of abuse of dominance claims and merger control advice, supplemented by the capacity to assist clients with gaining merger clearance. The group is active in both the public and private domain, acting for Latvia’s state-owned energy utility in relation to regulatory requirements within competition law. Māris Vainovskis excels in competition and EU law aspects of M&A transactions, strengthening the wider group’s ability to deal with competition clearance-related aspects of transactions. Vainovskis heads up the team alongside Gunta Lokastova, who is well reputed for internal competition compliance policies and merger notification advice.

Displaying strong involvement in merger clearances and merger control matters, Sorainen handles a high volume of cases across the pharmaceutical, food retail, insurance, construction, and financial services industries. Contentious matters include cartel investigations and investigations by the Latvian Competition Council more generally. Ieva Andersone oversees the group; a versatile practitioner whose practice covers cartels and abuse of dominance, which are also strengths of the group at large. Marika Grunte stands out for regulatory compliance.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) is skilled in cross-border merger clearance advice, particularly across the Baltics, on top of abuse of dominance cases, merger clearances, unfair trade practices, and private enforcements before the Latvian Competition Council. The firm continues to be a key regulatory adviser, leveraging strong ties with regulatory authorities, appearing before national courts as well as at the European Commission and EU courts. Andra Rubene and Agnese Hartpenga lead the group, while Vladlena Rudusāne is notable for competition cases in the telecoms industry. Elīza Siliņa has a strong background in EU law.

WALLESS handles an array of matters at the intersection of public procurement and competition law, routinely advising on public contracts within the context of EU case law. Group leader Andis Ozoliņš is well versed in competition law and is ably supported by a wider group equipped to cover the full spectrum of competition law advice. This spans from merger control, abuse of dominance, distribution and agency systems, to cartel investigations and state aid. Generally, practitioners act in transactions and commercial arrangements in which the Latvian Competition Council is involved.

Under the leadership of Lauris Rasnačs, a seasoned competition lawyer, Kronbergs Cukste Levin has developed an established offering which involves European Commission investigations and representation of clients in disputes before the Competition Council, as well as day-to-day competition law issues such as reviewing competition aspects of agreements. Additionally, the group represents key public clients such as the State Employment Agency in complex cartel cases and cassation proceedings, indicative of its wider prowess in the cartel space. Managing partner Valters Kronbergs is another standout practitioner in the group.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal stands out for its sector breadth due to its activity in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, education, insurance, energy, and transport. The group has forged a niche in regulatory work and on the public sector, assisting clients with navigating legal frameworks. Practice head Dita Dzērviniece has a core strength in EU-level projects and public sector reorganisation, emblematic of the wider group’s activity. Kristers Toms Losāns, who joined from Ellex Klavins in 2025, is adept in regulatory issues such as the regulation of the use of European Union structural funds.