IFLR1000 recognizes COBALT as top-tier in Financial & Corporate

COBALT has been ranked as a top-tier law firm in five practice areas and a leading firm in three others in the latest edition of IFLR1000, a globally respected guide to leading financial and corporate law firms. This achievement is a testament to the exceptional work of our team of legal professionals.

Baltic-wide Leadership

COBALT’s top-tier rankings span various practice areas across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, demonstrating our ability to provide exceptional legal services in each of these jurisdictions. Our top-tier areas of expertise include:

• Estonia: Financial and corporate
• Latvia: Financial and corporate
• Lithuania: Banking and finance, M&A, Project development

In addition, COBALT is also a leading firm in the following practice areas:

• Estonia: Project development
• Lithuania: Capital markets, Financial services regulatory

A Strong Team, A Strong Reputation

Our success is driven by our exceptional team of legal professionals. Thirty-six individual ratings recognize our practitioners as Market Leaders, Highly Regarded, Rising Stars, or Notable Practitioners for their outstanding legal work. Renowned for their expertise in financial and corporate law, they possess a deep understanding of complex legal issues and a proven track record of advising on high-stakes transactions. From demanding financial assignments to large-scale mergers and acquisitions, our team consistently delivers exceptional results.

• Market Leaders: Dace Silava-Tomsone, Irmantas Norkus, Marina Kotkas, Akvilė Bosaitė.
• Highly Regarded: Elijus Burgis, Gatis Flinters, Vydmantas Grigoravičius, Peeter Kutman, Andrejs Lielkalns, Lauris Liepa, Edgars Lodziņš, Paulius Markovas, Simona Oliškevičiūtė-Cicėnienė, Kristel Raidla-Talur, Juozas Rimas, Elo Tamm, Toms Šulmanis, Guntars Zile.
• Women Leaders: Akvilė Bosaitė, Marina Kotkas, Simona Oliškevičiūtė-Cicėnienė, Kristel Raidla-Talur, Dace Silava-Tomsone, Elo Tamm.
• Expert Consultants: Sten Luiga, Karina Paatsi, Martin Simovart, Deividas Soloveičik, Heleri Tammiste, Aivar Taro.
• Notable Practitioners: Ott Aava, Marija Berdova, Vaidas Mackonis, Diāna Zepa.
• Rising Star Partners: Monika Koolmeister, Sandija Novicka, Eva Suduiko.
• Rising Stars: Aurelija Balčiūnė, Jesse Kivisaari, Aušrys Šliavas, Žygintas Voronavičius.

A Trusted Partner

IFLR1000’s rankings are based on extensive independent research of transactional data and client feedback, making them a trusted source for identifying leading law firms and legal professionals. COBALT’s consistent recognition by IFLR1000 underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and our status as a trusted partner for clients seeking expert advice on complex financial and corporate matters.

View the full rankings here.