Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns Ranked Between Top Law Firms in Latvia by Chambers Europe 2025

We are pleased for the continued success in our Europe rankings, subject to 25 years of experience, the team effort and our strong leadership!

Our Dispute Resolution practice group is ranked Band 1 with clients saying:

"The lawyers look for different opinions and approaches."
"The lawyers are responsive and have a client-oriented attitude."
"Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns provides a high level of service in everything it does."
"It is the best law firm in Latvia."
"Eversheds has many specialists in various fields."

Agris Bitans is ranked Band 1 in Dispute Resolution

Chambers review: "Market-leading practitioner Agris Bitāns is highly regarded in the market for skilfully representing clients in shareholder disputes, administrative proceedings and litigation regarding liability claims."

Client feedback:
"He is an experienced, responsive and highly respected lawyer."
"Agris Bitāns is one of the top advocates in Latvia. He demonstrates exceptional expertise in different legal fields and provides clear and strategic advice for problems."
"His deep knowledge of the law, clear communication and strategic insight are invaluable."

Ilze Kramina is ranked Band 3 in Dispute Resolution

Chambers review: "Ilze Kramiņa assists with a variety of disputes, with a focus on contentious real estate cases."

Client feedback:
"Ilze Kramiņa is enjoyable to work with."

Our Real Estate practice group is ranked Band 1 with clients saying:

"Eversheds Sutherland's strengths are its extensive knowledge and experience, excellent communication skills and quick responses to issues. The team creates a friendly and positive working environment."
"The team at Eversheds Sutherland possesses proactivity and problem-solving skills to deliver the appropriate solution in every situation."

Ilze Kramiņa is ranked Band 1 in Real Estate

Chambers review: "Ilze Kramiņa offers experience in construction matters, including the development of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. She further advises clients on real estate transactions and property disputes."

Client feedback:
"Ilze Kramiņa demonstrated true interest and a proactive attitude."
"Ilze Kramiņa is always available and very responsive, with very good legal and technical knowledge."

Our Corporate/Commercial practice group is ranked Band 2 with clients saying:

"Eversheds tries to put very complicated legal speak into a more understandable perspective and language."
"The lawyers are always on top of things and new developments."
"The team has a really long track record and therefore huge experience."
"The team has all of the necessary skills and knowledge."
"The lawyers always strive to achieve win-win situations to enable deals to happen. They have an extensive, customised range of solutions."

Maris Vainovskis is ranked  Band 1 in Corporate/ Commercial

Chambers review: "Top-ranked Māris Vainovskis has extensive experience handling complex M&A mandates. He is particularly noted for his expertise in capital markets transactions as well as ESG-related topics."

Client feedback:
"He has strong analytical abilities and great communication skills."
"Māris is very experienced, result-oriented and charismatic."
"He is probably the best lawyer in the country when it comes to commercial issues." 
"Māris Vainovskis is one of the most creative lawyers I have worked with. He drives the team, is always very modest and puts the client first."

Our Tax practice group is ranked Band 2 with clients saying:

"This department is exceptional for its holistic approach, blending legal expertise with a forward-thinking mindset, underpinned by a dedicated work ethic."
"The lawyers work very smoothly, particularly on cross-border matters."

Anete Marhele is ranked Up and Coming Partner

Chambers review: "Head of department Anete Marhele is knowledgeable in a variety of corporate tax topics, including transfer pricing and matters connected to employee share options and real estate transactions. She also assists clients with contentious proceedings involving customs duty and VAT." 

Client feedback:
"Anete Marhele provides timely and insightful support and guidance on complex legal matters."

Our Banking and Finance practice group is ranked Band 2 with clients saying:

"The firm has an efficient blend of young and ambitious specialists among mature and experienced ones."
"The lawyers offer swift reactions to requests, the ability to provide legal support in a very short period, an understanding of the business needs and environment and a pleasant communication style."

Maris Vainovskis is ranked  Band 1 in Banking and Finance

Chambers review: "Māris Vainovskis remains one of the leading figures in the market. He assists with financing as well as regulatory matters and is well placed to advise banks, asset management firms and corporate clients."

Client feedback:
"Māris Vainovskis is a top-level expert in the field."
"Māris is a hardworking and highly client-focused professional."

Our Employment practice group is ranked Band 2 with clients saying:

"The law firm has responsive lawyers and a client-oriented attitude."
"The lawyers' responses are timely, and they are easy to reach and always help with their expertise over the phone."

Our Intellectual Property practice group is ranked Band 2 with clients saying:

"The team at Eversheds Sutherland has a global view, sees the big picture and thinks long-term."
"Every lawyer paid very good attention to everything and therefore it was very easy to work with them."

Agris Bitāns is ranked  Band 2 in Intellectual Property

Chambers review: "Managing partner Agris Bitāns is a highly regarded litigator representing clients in a range of IP-related disputes, including copyright and trade mark infringement. He also assists with cases involving data protection and domain names."

Client feedback:
"Agris Bitāns is a very open and polite person who always tries to be supportive on a personal level."

 

The Chambers Europe rankings are based on comprehensive research conducted by Chambers and Partners, incorporating both client feedback and in-depth data provided by law firms.

See the full results: Chambers and Partners website.