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We’re delighted to see two transactions advised by our team shortlisted for the CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year Awards (Latvia) February 12, 2026 Latvia Latvia Latvia These nominations recognise our involvement in some of Latvia’s most impactful transactions of 2025, reflecting the strength of our cross-border expertise and complex deal execution. 🔹 Our team advised Lufthansa Group on the acquisition of a 10% stake in airBaltic, structured through convertible shares. Our core team in this deal included: Specialist Counsel Lauma Bērziņa, Head of Sustainable and Structured Finance Kārlis Jēkabs Īvāns, Head of Corporate, Commercial and M&A Elīna Vilde and Head of EU and Competition Gunta Lokastova. 🔹 Our team advised Accession Capital Partners on the EUR 35 million financing for the EUR 40 million acquisition of 100% of Sunrise Group, a leading UK egg production and distribution business. Our core team in this deal included: Partner Anete Marhele, Senior Partner Māris Vainovskis, with significant contributions by Senior Associates Sabīne Blaumane and Kārlis Jēkabs Īvāns, Associate Kārlis Mārtiņš Krauze and Lawyer Edijs Bierands. About the Award: The CEE Deal of the Year Awards celebrate the most significant and impactful deals in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its launch in 2017, the awards have honored excellence in legal and transactional achievements across the CEE region. Previously, Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns has received the Award in 2021 for our team's work on Valmieras Stikla Skiedra Debt Restructuring and Sale of Majority Stake to Duke I S.a.r.l. The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. 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These nominations recognise our involvement in some of Latvia’s most impactful transactions of 2025, reflecting the strength of our cross-border expertise and complex deal execution.

🔹 Our team advised Lufthansa Group on the acquisition of a 10% stake in airBaltic, structured through convertible shares.

Our core team in this deal included: Specialist Counsel Lauma Bērziņa, Head of Sustainable and Structured Finance Kārlis Jēkabs Īvāns, Head of Corporate, Commercial and M&A Elīna Vilde and Head of EU and Competition Gunta Lokastova.

🔹 Our team advised Accession Capital Partners on the EUR 35 million financing for the EUR 40 million acquisition of 100% of Sunrise Group, a leading UK egg production and distribution business.

Our core team in this deal included: Partner Anete Marhele, Senior Partner Māris Vainovskis, with significant contributions by Senior Associates Sabīne Blaumane and Kārlis Jēkabs Īvāns, Associate Kārlis Mārtiņš Krauze and Lawyer Edijs Bierands.

About the Award: The CEE Deal of the Year Awards celebrate the most significant and impactful deals in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its launch in 2017, the awards have honored excellence in legal and transactional achievements across the CEE region.

Previously, Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns has received the Award in 2021 for our team's work on Valmieras Stikla Skiedra Debt Restructuring and Sale of Majority Stake to Duke I S.a.r.l.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website.