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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 Administrative Law Civil Disputes Arbitration International Human Rights 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. Constitutional Litigation Administrative Law Civil Disputes Arbitration International Human Rights 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. Constitutional Litigation Administrative Law Civil Disputes Arbitration International Human Rights 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. Constitutional Litigation Administrative Law Civil Disputes Arbitration International Human Rights 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