Counting commercial property developers as key clients, Cobalt fields a deep bench which advises large retailers on various permitting and commercial law real estate transactions, encompassing lease back transactions. The group handles real estate aspects of some of Latvia’s most significant construction projects, such as the Rail Baltica, and significant renewable energy project in the country. Dace Silava-Tomsone is at the helm, bringing equally longstanding experience in both real estate and construction law; she is well supported by Artūrs Valderšteins, who excels in administrative matters connected to real estate development, namely zoning, planning, and permitting. As head of the wider firm’s infrastructure and energy subgroup, Gatis Flinters is key for construction matters, such as construction agreements, in the energy sector.

Showcasing an ‘ability to work constructively with municipalities and other stakeholders', Ellex Klavins‘ practice covers the full spectrum of real estate matters in both the private and the public sector due to relations with the government and municipalities, with work ranging from development to transactions and disputes. The group at large is well versed in construction law, particularly construction contracts. Ivars Pommers heads up the group, a versatile practitioner within real estate and construction, whose work in 2025 increasingly involved real estate transactions with tax-structuring elements. Elsewhere, Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs is described by one client as a ‘true virtuoso in real estate transactions’, and Inese Freivalde has deep expertise in construction contracts.

Adeptly handling both commercial and residential real estate development and transactions, Eversheds Sutherland Bitans adopts a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates closely with the firm’s disputes team, belying a strength in real estate and construction disputes. Among core mandates are construction matters attached to renewable energy projects at all phases, a ‘proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects from concept to implementation’ in the words of one client, namely areas such as complex construction contracts and FIDIC-based agreements for major developments. Real estate development expert Ilze Kramiņa and Laima Eglīte, who is increasingly handling renewable energy sector matters, lead the team. Prominent among the pair’s client base are large real estate companies who are also counselled by Ginta Krūkle, who demonstrates expertise in real estate and privatisation matters relating to planning.

Praised for its ‘deep industry expertise, client-centred approach, and seamless collaboration across disciplines’, Sorainen stands out for large-scale private sector development both in Latvia and across the Baltics. Team members are called upon by a diverse client base of significant local clients, including Riga International Airport. Lelde Laviņa, Jorens Jaunozols and Jānis Līkops are the trio running a group which handles all phases of large construction projects in the renewable energy sector, from due diligence of the projects to negotiating transaction documents to project financing and construction, all the way through to the closing of a real estate or construction transaction. In this regard, clients lean upon the team’s knowledge of the construction process.

Notably present in wide-reaching real estate investment and development projects, TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic), whose ‘biggest advantage is their cross-practice coordination’ is able to be present at each stage of a real estate project lifecycle, from due diligence and land acquisition to financing, construction, and finally sale. Construction litigation is an additional key arm of the practice, particularly in the energy sector. Linda Štrause is at the helm, assisting with residential and commercial developments. Agnese Hartpenga is key at associate level, and has exceptional experience in large-scale, complex cases and extensive knowledge of the Latvian energy market. Aija Kreicberga is a versatile real estate law practitioner, acting in development, transactions, and regulatory mandates.

VILGERTS skilfully handles commercial lease issues, and has an established offering in pan-Baltic development projects and disputes. Jānis Kubilis leads the litigation and dispute resolution practice and is well placed to handle complex construction matters. Complex commercial disputes also often fall under the jurisdiction of founder and managing partner Gints Vilgerts, who is at the helm of the practice. On the regulatory side, Elizabete Bartansone offers key support on real estate contracts and due diligence following real estate M&A, for which the wider group is well reputed.

WALLESS is a go-to firm for corporate real estate investors, who the group regularly assists with compliance issues and lease agreements. The team also advises a range of clients on matters related to real estate development and real estate M&A deal structuring, such as due diligence and tax restructuring. Managing partner Kristīne Gaigule-Šāvēja leads the team, whose broad real estate and construction knowledge covers both transactions and development projects, also showcasing construction law expertise, particularly within renewable energy projects. Andis Ozoliņš excels in regulatory aspects of real estate and complex construction agreements, which is also a strength of the wider group. Zane Kārkliņa is another key name to note.

Kronbergs Cukste Levin displays a strength in the analysis of construction agreements on top of a plethora of real estate activity involving ongoing landlord and tenant issues and the termination of existing leases. This is supplemented by advice on contracts related to the sales and acquisitions of real estate, varying from shopping centres to hospitals and prime real estate in Riga city centre. Valters Kronbergs, a veteran real estate lawyer, leads the group. Vineta Čukste–Jurjeva is engaged in private and public sector real estate, often multi-jurisdictional in nature, but also for key public sector clients such as government ministries. The broader group advises on significant local public sector infrastructure projects, among which is counselling on the construction of Rail Baltica Riga Airport train station.

SIA "ZAB Škinkis Petersons Birina" is a boutique firm which focuses on court proceedings and real estate disputes, especially disputes in constitutional court and administrative courts. In the realm of real estate development, practitioners act in spatial planning proceedings, among others. Matīss Šķiņķis and Mārtiņš Pētersons head up the team, the latter of whom brings vast experience in construction developments and projects, including construction permits, an area in which the group as a collective is highly knowledgeable. Mārtiņš Daģis is a key name to note on associate level.

Showing particularly prowess in real estate due diligence, BERG, which was previously Jānis Kārkliņš Law Firm, is notable for its breadth of activity across real estate development, real estate and construction disputes, and a range of related transactions. Firm founder and managing partner Jānis Kārkliņš leads the group, and is well supported by Edijs Brants, an international arbitration expert who regularly appears in construction disputes.

Under the stewardship of litigators Matīss Rostoks and Artūrs Ševčuks, Magnusson can be distinguished by its capacity to appear in complex construction disputes involving leading construction companies in Latvia, while contentious work also extends to property litigation. The group’s client base is formed of landlords and tenants alike, encompassing clients in the financial services industry. Kate Tiltiņa is also active in real estate disputes such as damage claims and is another standout practitioner in the group.

Praised for its ‘comprehensive expertise’ across all aspects of real estate, NJORD Law Firm‘s key point of distinction is its ability to provide advice on drafting and negotiating transaction documents and commercial agreements, often within the context of property transactions and leases. Dmitri Kolesnikov leads a team skilled in regulatory compliance, an area of work which runs through the practice, from advising on AML compliance to coordinating the closing of transactions. Dmitri Nikolaenko also offers key support in this regard.