Cobalt‘s real estate, energy and infrastructure department assists leading developers and investors with large commercial and industrial real estate and construction projects, handling a mixture of contentious and non-contentious matters. The practice is also mentioned for its specialisms in energy development and renewables; energy sub-group head Gatis Flinters is key in these areas. With over 25 years’ experience, Dace Silava-Tomsone heads up the wider practice. Toms Sulmanis brings additional expertise in residential and commercial property to the group. Associate Juta Meimere is noted for transactional and lease-related work, while Artūrs Valderšteins specialises in energy, planning and administrative disputes.

Ellex‘s team covers the spectrum of transactions, registrations, leasings, and litigations in the real estate and construction space. The practice advises developers and investment funds on projects ranging from complex mixed developments, to wind and solar parks. Practice head Ivars Pommers is well versed in real estate, construction, environmental, and tax structuring issues. Ilga Gudrenika-Krebs is noted for her experience in assisting those entering the Latvian market. Other key contacts include commercial expert Inita Jurka, disputes specialist Anete Dimitrovska, and associate Inese Freivalde.

Led by Ilze Kramiņa, the real estate and construction team at Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns advises on a breadth of high-value transactions and construction agreements. Lease agreements are anothe areas of expertise, as are relevant administrative and civil disputes. Ginta Krūkle has wide-ranging expertise in public law, real estate and disputes. Senior associate Laima Eglīte is another key team member, highlighted for her focus on territorial planning and renewables issues.

Sorainen fields a large and skilled real estate and construction practice, with highlights ranging from the development of company HQs, to large-scale purchase and lease transactions. The team has also been highly active in energy and renewables projects. The practice is headed up by Lelde Laviņa, a transactional specialist, and Jorens Jaunozols, who has extensive dispute resolution expertise. Jānis Līkops was a new arrival in April 2024. Viktorija Smirnova-Čerkasa left the firm.

Described by a client as 'one of the leading providers of legal assistance in the entire market’, TGS Baltic assists a broad range of property owners, developers, and financial institutions with a range of big-ticket real estate and construction matters, ranging from transactions and joint ventures to disputes. Head of real estate and co-head of energy, Linda Štrause, has extensive expertise in infrastructure and environment law matters. Agnese Hartpenga is prominent on regulatory matters, especially those involving wind and solar power. Senior associate Aija Kreicberga  is another integral member of the team.

FORT‘s ‘reputable and business-oriented’ team advises a multitude of property developers, private equity firms, and other investors on leasings and acquisitions. The team also has experience assisting regulatory bodies with various compliance issues. Key names include Sandis Bertaitis and Vita Rancane. Since publication, Jānis Līkops left the firm.

VILGERTS excels in both major M&A transactions and high-value construction disputes, and clients consist of a diverse roster of developers, institutional investors, and construction companies, in addition to public bodies such as the State Environmental Service of Latvia. The practice is led by Gints Vilgerts, who has extensive knowledge across the commercial disputes, M&A, and real estate fields. Litigator Jānis Kubilis is another key member of the team, as are associates Elizabete Bartansone and Anda Staltmane.

WALLESS provides clients with full-cycle services ranging from initial land use and contract negotiations, financings, and tax structuring, to the acquisition of large shopping centres and office buildings. Recently, the firm has also seen large mandates in the transportation and energy sectors. With over 20 years of real estate and construction experience, practice head Kristīne Gaigule-Šāvēja handles large-scale transactions, as well as advising on issues concerning landlord-tenant relations, and restructurings. Andis Ozoliņš is noted for his lease work. At the associate level, Sanda Meinarte and Zane Jekimova are recommended.

Kronbergs Cukste Levin handles a range of real estate and construction matters, including public procurement, lease agreements, transactions, and disputes. The team has recently provided advice on large regional transportation developments. Kristine Sakarne heads up the practice. The team counts developers, investors, and state-owned groups, along with foreign firms looking to enter the Latvian market, among its clients.

Šķiņķis Pētersons stands out for its involvement in high-value real estate and construction disputes covering public, administrative and civil law. The team regularly represents commercial developers and investors in disputes arising from spatial planning and land use, as well as the recovery of losses from damage claims. Mārtiņš Pētersons and Matīss Šķiņķis jointly lead the team. Mārtiņš Daģis is also noted.

Magnusson‘s real estate and construction team handles matters ranging from public tender bids to contract disputes. Practice head Artūrs Ševčuks is experienced in construction law, with a focus on dispute resolution, as well as further expertise covering compliance and contract work. Matīss Rostoks is also noted.

NJORD Law Firm advises a mix of Latvian and international developers, construction companies and private individuals on leases and acquisitions, as well as handling due diligence, compliance and local clearance procedures. In addition, the team has experience handling real estate disputes. The practice is headed by Dmitri Nikolaenko, capably supported by senior associate Anna Kosinska; the two together bring significant experience across the commercial real estate, tax, and disputes spheres to the group.