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Law Firm Focused on Litigation Excellence
The law firm has expanded its practice to include representation in civil disputes and arbitration alongside with its established expertise in constitutional cases, administrative proceedings and international human rights.
The law firm Šķiņķis Pētersons was founded in 2018 to provide individually tailored hands-on exceptional legal advice focusing on those areas of expertise in which the firm’s lawyers are recognized for consistent excellence, remarkable track record and unmatched level of legal experience.
Because of the law firm’s practice areas, we take particular interest in handling rare and unconventional matters. We handle cases which not only require proper interpretation of the law but also cases where the law is the challenge. We have been involved in landmark cases of public importance and industry relevance. We do not stick to the current status quo but strive to predict and shape the scenarios of tomorrow. That is how we leverage global multi-shaped forms, events and views.
Responding to our clients’ growing need for sophisticated representation in civil disputes and arbitral proceedings in 2026 we expanded our range of services. Reflecting this evolution the law firm also adopts a new name: ŠĶIŅĶIS PĒTERSONS BĪRIŅA.
Services
Constitutional Litigation
The Constitutional court deals with matters on constitutional compliance or reviews conformity of laws with superior legal norms. Litigation before the Constitutional court may be the best course of action in case the dispute is not caused by improper enforcement of the law but instead – by the law itself. The Constitutional court may also serve as the ultimate national authority for seeking justice in case all other domestic remedies have been already exhausted.
Our lawyers are among the country’s leading constitutional law experts and are top-rated by our clients and other legal practitioners. We take the lead both in terms of quantity and relevance of cases handled before the Constitutional court. Our litigators consistently appear as counsels in leading landmark constitutional matters, like cases dealing with legal protection of same-sex partnerships, the amount of legal fees to be compensated in administrative proceedings, seizure regulation of proceeds from crime, cases dealing with pharmaceutical advertising restrictions and others. We render legal assistance and counselling in constitutional law matters not only to private individuals or corporations but also to public authorities, for example, we have successfully represented several local governments in matters concerning the recent administrative and territorial reform and members of Parliament in a matter concerning the Istanbul Convention.
We have served as counsels on the plaintiffs’ side and have also represented the state authorities enacting the challenged legislative norms. Thanks to our established track record and extraordinary legal skills, our lawyers are frequently approached for legal opinions on constitutional compliance of different legal norms already in effect or pending enforcement.
Administrative Law
Administrative proceedings concern the relation between governmental bodies and private legal subjects and cover a variety of subject areas, e.g., regulated industries, construction, competition law, public procurement, tax law, social benefits and social law, environmental law, energy, issuing and revocation of licences and permits etc. Although each of these subject areas has its own specifics, they all have the same underlying principles of administrative proceedings. Our lawyers are highly experienced in delivering sophisticated advice in all these areas.
We have acted on behalf of a number of leading industry players like Duck Republik, Eko Osta, Energoremonts Rīga, Euroaptieka, Hausers, Jeld Wen, Kandavas kartodroms, Latvijas Arhitektu savienība (Latvian Association of Architects), Latvijas Aptieka, Latvian Football Federation, Latvian Academy of Culture, the International School of Latvia, Lursoft, Mārtiņa Beķereja, Nomeda, NORMA-A, Omnium, Orlen, Rīgas Karte, Rimi, Tavex, Taxify (Bolt), UPB, VIA Media, WT Terminal and the largest energy companies. Our lawyers have a proven track record of success in representing state institutions on the defendants’ side, i.e., the Parliament of Latvia (Saeima), Public Utilities Commission, National Electronic Mass Media Council, Ministry of Culture, municipal councils, and municipal enterprises to name a few.
Based on the vast experience and strong market feedback, leading international publications, and ranking services such as Chambers and Legal500 consistently list, the law firm and its lawyers are among the leading dispute resolution and real estate lawyers.
Civil Disputes
Litigation in civil and commercial disputes covers a broad spectrum of matters arising from civil and commercial legal obligations. Those may be disputes dealing with contract performance, indemnity of damages, rights in rem, property rights, defamation, violation of honour and dignity, likewise a variety of conflicts stemming from business relationships.
Civil proceedings often serve as the principal tool for safeguarding client’s rights in cases where the resolution of the dispute requires a court ruling and professional representation at all procedural stages. The available procedural instruments on their turn provide fast and effective interim solutions, such as injunctive relief, interim protective measures and the securing of evidence.
We represent clients on a regular basis in landmark civil and commercial disputes involving matters on the performance of commercial transactions, damages claims, protection of intellectual property, shareholder disputes, claims involving directors’ liability, real estate and construction disputes, defamation and reputational damage claims as well as transportation, insurance and other disputes.
Our lawyers have substantial experience in conducting procedurally complex and high-value lawsuits, acting for claimants, defendants and third parties alike. We are committed to delivering strategically sound, commercially focused, and forward-looking solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Arbitration
Arbitration is widely recognised as one of the most effective mechanisms for resolving disputes where confidentiality, procedural flexibility, efficiency and the ability to engage arbitrators with sector-specific expertise are critical. It is particularly well suited for a broad range of commercial matters, including shareholder disputes, construction-related conflicts, distribution and supply agreement related matters and disputes in the financial, IT and international trade sectors.
Our law firm is engaged in arbitration in multiple capacities. We act as arbitrators, represent clients in both domestic and international proceedings, advise on the structure of the dispute resolution mechanisms at the contract-drafting stage and provide guidance on the enforcement of arbitral awards or revocation before national courts.
Our team has substantial experience in investment disputes, representing both investors and state interests in complex cross-border matters. This expertise enables us to navigate the intersection of private law and public international law, delivering strategic, multi-jurisdictional support. For foreign investors this ensures legal certainty, predictability and a reliable partner who combines in-depth knowledge of the local legal landscape with an understanding of international investment protection frameworks, safeguarding clients’ interests in long-term perspective.
Beyond client representation, we are committed to advancing the legal framework for arbitration. Our lawyers successfully challenged the norms of the Civil Procedure Law before the Constitutional Court, which had previously prevented parties from applying to general jurisdiction courts to set aside arbitral awards. This case led to significant legislative reforms in 2024, amending both the Civil Procedure Law and the Arbitration Law to introduce a formal mechanism for setting aside awards and substantially enhancing the role of state courts in supporting and supervising arbitration proceedings.
International Human Rights
Human rights define the main principles to be respected by states and public authorities vis a vis private legal subjects – individuals and companies. If it is impossible to achieve due respect of human rights by domestic judicial remedies, a complaint may be filed with international human rights institutions, e.g., the European Court of Human Rights, the UN Human Rights Committee, or the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The firm’s attorneys have vast experience in drafting complaints and representing clients before the European Court of Human Rights concerning criminal, civil and administrative cases. Our lawyers have represented clients before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights and the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Satversmes tiesas process
Administratīvais process
Eiropas cilvēktiesību tiesa
Satversmes tiesas process
Satversmes tiesa izskata lietas par normatīvo aktu atbilstību Satversmei vai citām augstāka juridiska spēka tiesību normām. Satversmes tiesas process var būt ceļš uz klienta problēmas risinājumu tad, ja problēmu rada nevis likuma nepareiza piemērošana, bet gan likums pats par sevi. Tāpat Satversmes tiesa var būt pēdējā institūcija Latvijā, kur meklēt taisnīgumu tad, kad pārējie tiesību aizsardzības līdzekļi ir izsmelti.
Mūsu biroja advokāti ir Latvijas vadošie speciālisti klientu pārstāvēšanā Satversmes tiesas procesā. Biroja profesionalitāti augstu novērtē klienti, citi advokāti un jomas speciālisti. Esam šīs jomas līderi gan vesto Satversmes tiesas lietu skaita, gan to nozīmīguma ziņā. Regulāri pārstāvam savus klientus sabiedrībā plašu rezonansi ieguvušās Satversmes tiesas lietās, piemēram, lietās par viendzimuma ģimeņu tiesisko aizsardzību, par administratīvajā procesā atlīdzināmo juridiskās palīdzības izmaksu apmēru, par noziedzīgi iegūtas mantas konfiskācijas regulējumu, par aptieku darbības reklāmas ierobežojumiem un citās lietās. Palīdzam ne tikai iedzīvotājiem un uzņēmumiem, bet arī publiskām personām, piemēram, esam veiksmīgi pārstāvējuši vairākas Latvijas pašvaldības ar administratīvi teritoriālo reformu saistītās lietās un Saeimas deputātus lietā par Stambulas konvenciju.
Esam uzkrājuši lielu pieredzi, Satversmes tiesas procesā pārstāvot gan pieteikuma iesniedzējus, gan institūcijas, kas izdevušas apstrīdēto aktu, gan lietā pieaicinātās personas. Ņemot vērā šo kompetenci, biroja advokāti regulāri tiek aicināti gatavot arī dažādus juridiskus atzinumus par spēkā esoša vai plānota tiesiskā regulējuma atbilstību Satversmei un tā pilnveidošanas iespējām.
Satversmes tiesas process
Administratīvais process
Eiropas cilvēktiesību tiesa
Starptautiskās cilvēktiesības
Cilvēktiesības nosaka pašus galvenos principus, kas valstīm un to iestādēm jāievēro attiecībā uz privātpersonām – iedzīvotājiem un uzņēmumiem. Ja cilvēktiesību ievērošanu nav izdevies panākt ar Latvijā pieejamiem tiesību aizsardzības līdzekļiem, tad iebildumus par to var izteikt starptautiskajām cilvēktiesību aizsardzības institūcijām, piemēram, Eiropas Cilvēktiesību tiesai, ANO Cilvēktiesību komitejai vai Eiropas Savienības Tiesai.
Esam uzkrājuši nozīmīgu pieredzi, gatavojot sūdzības un pārstāvot klientus Eiropas Cilvēktiesību tiesā visdažādākajās jomās gan civillietās, gan krimināllietās, gan administratīvajās lietās. Biroja advokāti ir pārstāvējuši klientus mutvārdu procesos gan Eiropas Cilvēktiesību tiesas Lielajā palātā, gan Eiropas Savienības Tiesas Lielajā palātā.
Satversmes tiesas process
Administratīvais process
Eiropas cilvēktiesību tiesa
Administratīvais process
Administratīvā procesa ietvaros tiek risinātas privātpersonu attiecības ar valsts pārvaldes iestādēm. Tas aptver ļoti dažādas jomas, piemēram, regulētās nozares, būvniecības procesu, konkurences tiesības, publiskos iepirkumus, nodokļu tiesības, pabalstus un sociālās tiesības, vides tiesības, enerģētiku, dažādu licenču un atļauju izsniegšanas un anulēšanas kārtību u. c. Kaut arī katrai no minētajām jomām ir sava specifika, tās visas vieno administratīvā procesa pamatprincipi. Biroja advokātiem ir plaša un veiksmīga pieredze klientu pārstāvēšanā visās šajās jomās.
Esam gandarīti par iespēju sniegt palīdzību administratīvajā procesā vadošiem dažādu nozaru uzņēmumiem, piemēram, tādiem kā Duck Republik, Eko Osta, Energoremonts Rīga, Euroaptieka, Hausers, Jeld Wen, Kandavas kartodroms, Latvijas Arhitektu savienība, Latvijas Aptieka, Latvijas Futbola federācija, Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija, Latvijas Starptautiskā skola, Lursoft, Mārtiņa Beķereja, Nomeda, NORMA-A, Omnium, Orlen, Rīgas Karte, Rimi, Tavex, Taxify (Bolt), UPB, VIA Media, WT Terminal, un vadošajiem enerģētikas uzņēmumiem. Turklāt biroja advokāti ir sekmīgi pārstāvējuši arī dažādas atbildētāja pusē pieaicinātās iestādes, piemēram, Saeimu, Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisiju, Nacionālo elektronisko plašsaziņas līdzekļu padomi, Kultūras ministriju, kā arī dažādas pašvaldības un to uzņēmumus.
Ņemot vērā šo pieredzi, citu advokātu un klientu atsauksmes, starptautiskās advokātu vērtēšanas direktorijas Chambers un Legal500 mūsu biroju un advokātus regulāri atzīst par vadošajiem speciālistiem strīdu risināšanas un nekustamo īpašumu prakses jomās.
team
Constitutional Litigation
The Constitutional court deals with matters on constitutional compliance or reviews conformity of laws with superior legal norms. Litigation before the Constitutional court may be the best course of action in case the dispute is not caused by improper enforcement of the law but instead – by the law itself. The Constitutional court may also serve as the ultimate national authority for seeking justice in case all other domestic remedies have been already exhausted.
Our lawyers are among the country’s leading constitutional law experts and are top-rated by our clients and other legal practitioners. We take the lead both in terms of quantity and relevance of cases handled before the Constitutional court.
Our litigators consistently appear as counsels in leading landmark constitutional matters, like cases dealing with legal protection of same-sex partnerships, the amount of legal fees to be compensated in administrative proceedings, seizure regulation of proceeds from crime, cases dealing with pharmaceutical advertising restrictions and others. We render legal assistance and counselling in constitutional law matters not only to private individuals or corporations but also to public authorities, for example, we have successfully represented several local governments in matters concerning the recent administrative and territorial reform and members of Parliament in a matter concerning the Istanbul Convention.
We have served as counsels on the plaintiffs’ side and have also represented the state authorities enacting the challenged legislative norms. Thanks to our established track record and extraordinary legal skills, our lawyers are frequently approached for legal opinions on constitutional compliance of different legal norms already in effect or pending enforcement.
Administrative Law
Administrative proceedings concern the relation between governmental bodies and private legal subjects and cover a variety of subject areas, e.g., regulated industries, construction, competition law, public procurement, tax law, social benefits and social law, environmental law, energy, issuing and revocation of licences and permits etc. Although each of these subject areas has its own specifics, they all have the same underlying principles of administrative proceedings. Our lawyers are highly experienced in delivering sophisticated advice in all these areas.
We have acted on behalf of a number of leading industry players like Duck Republik, Eko Osta, Energoremonts Rīga, Euroaptieka, Hausers, Jeld Wen, Kandavas kartodroms, Latvijas Arhitektu savienība (Latvian Association of Architects), Latvijas Aptieka, Latvian Football Federation, Latvian Academy of Culture, the International School of Latvia, Lursoft, Mārtiņa Beķereja, Nomeda, NORMA-A, Omnium, Orlen, Rīgas Karte, Rimi, Tavex, Taxify (Bolt), UPB, VIA Media, WT Terminal and the largest energy companies.
Our lawyers have a proven track record of success in representing state institutions on the defendants’ side, i.e., the Parliament of Latvia (Saeima), Public Utilities Commission, National Electronic Mass Media Council, Ministry of Culture, municipal councils, and municipal enterprises to name a few.
Based on the vast experience and strong market feedback, leading international publications, and ranking services such as Chambers and Legal500 consistently list, the law firm and its lawyers are among the leading dispute resolution and real estate lawyers.
Civil Disputes
Litigation in civil and commercial disputes covers a broad spectrum of matters arising from civil and commercial legal obligations. Those may be disputes dealing with contract performance, indemnity of damages, rights in rem, property rights, defamation, violation of honour and dignity, likewise a variety of conflicts stemming from business relationships.
Civil proceedings often serve as the principal tool for safeguarding client’s rights in cases where the resolution of the dispute requires a court ruling and professional representation at all procedural stages. The available procedural instruments on their turn provide fast and effective interim solutions, such as injunctive relief, interim protective measures and the securing of evidence.
We represent clients on a regular basis in landmark civil and commercial disputes involving matters on the performance of commercial transactions, damages claims, protection of intellectual property, shareholder disputes, claims involving directors’ liability, real estate and construction disputes, defamation and reputational damage claims as well as transportation, insurance and other disputes.
Our lawyers have substantial experience in conducting procedurally complex and high-value lawsuits, acting for claimants, defendants and third parties alike. We are committed to delivering strategically sound, commercially focused, and forward-looking solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Arbitration
Arbitration is widely recognised as one of the most effective mechanisms for resolving disputes where confidentiality, procedural flexibility, efficiency and the ability to engage arbitrators with sector-specific expertise are critical. It is particularly well suited for a broad range of commercial matters, including shareholder disputes, construction-related conflicts, distribution and supply agreement related matters and disputes in the financial, IT and international trade sectors.
Our law firm is engaged in arbitration in multiple capacities. We act as arbitrators, represent clients in both domestic and international proceedings, advise on the structure of the dispute resolution mechanisms at the contract-drafting stage and provide guidance on the enforcement of arbitral awards or revocation before national courts.
Our team has substantial experience in investment disputes, representing both investors and state interests in complex cross-border matters. This expertise enables us to navigate the intersection of private law and public international law, delivering strategic, multi-jurisdictional support. For foreign investors this ensures legal certainty, predictability and a reliable partner who combines in-depth knowledge of the local legal landscape with an understanding of international investment protection frameworks, safeguarding clients’ interests in long-term perspective.
Beyond client representation, we are committed to advancing the legal framework for arbitration. Our lawyers successfully challenged the norms of the Civil Procedure Law before the Constitutional Court, which had previously prevented parties from applying to general jurisdiction courts to set aside arbitral awards. This case led to significant legislative reforms in 2024, amending both the Civil Procedure Law and the Arbitration Law to introduce a formal mechanism for setting aside awards and substantially enhancing the role of state courts in supporting and supervising arbitration proceedings.
International Human Rights
Human rights define the main principles to be respected by states and public authorities vis a vis private legal subjects – individuals and companies. If it is impossible to achieve due respect of human rights by domestic judicial remedies, a complaint may be filed with international human rights institutions, e.g., the European Court of Human Rights, the UN Human Rights Committee, or the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The firm’s attorneys have vast experience in drafting complaints and representing clients before the European Court of Human Rights concerning criminal, civil and administrative cases. Our lawyers have represented clients before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights and the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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SIA “ZAB Šķiņķis Pētersons Bīriņa”
Registration number: 40203331510
Office
SIA “ZAB Šķiņķis Pētersons Bīriņa”
Reģistrācijas numurs: 40203331510