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Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns Ranked in Chambers Global 2025 Rankings

February 14, 2025

Latvia
Latvia
Latvia
Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns has once again received significant recognition in the Chambers Global 2025 rankings. Our international network has secured strong rankings across multiple practice areas worldwide, highlighting our broad expertise and strong position in the global legal landscape. This recognition also reflects our unique ability to combine local expertise with global legal insight.

We are pleased for the continued success in our Global 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:

"It is the best law firm in Latvia."

"Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns provides a high level of service in everything it does."

"The lawyers are responsive and have a client-oriented attitude."

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 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."

 

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:
"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."

 

The Chambers Global 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.

 
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Key contacts

Agris Bitans

Agris Bitāns

Managing Partner

Riga, Latvia

maris.vainovskis@eversheds-sutherland.lv

Māris Vainovskis

Senior Partner

Riga, Latvia

ilze.kramina@eversheds-sutherland.lv

Ilze Kramiņa

Senior Partner

Riga, Latvia

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