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Edgars Lodziņš

Partner / Latvia
+371 2913 2397
+371 6720 1800

About

Edgars Lodziņš heads the Banking and Finance practice group. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in banking and finance, capital markets and M&A field. During his practice Edgars has successfully advised some of the most significant financing, capital markets and M&A transactions in the region (both Latvian and cross-border) and has earned an excellent reputation for being one of the top specialists in the field. His clients include major international and local credit and financial institutions, private equity and venture capital funds and investors.

Edgars is also a member of the Legal Committee of Latvian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.

Practice

Recognition
CV
Experience
Publications
  • Banking & Finance – Band 1, Chambers Europe 2025
  • Banking, finance and capital markets – Next generation partner, The Legal 500 2025
  • Banking – Highly regarded, IFLR1000 2024

Languages

  • Latvian, English, Russian

Membership & education

  • Latvian Bar Association (since 2010)
  • Master’s degree in Law, Turiba School of Business Administration, Riga, Latvia (2007)
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, BA School of Business and Finance, Riga, Latvia (2007)
  • Lawyer’s qualification,  University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia (2005)
    Latvenergo successfully issues inaugural EUR 400 million 5-Year EU Green Bond
    2025 - 11 - 13
    Citadele successfully issues EUR 50 million Additional Tier 1 (“AT1”) bonds
    2025 - 10 - 13
    Citadele banka successfully issues EUR 300 million bond in international markets 
    2025 - 09 - 23
    Latvia to get solar-power boost as energy company Sunly receives almost EUR 85 million international financing 
    2025 - 08 - 05

    Corporate liability when raising funds on the capital market in Latvia (2024 - 10 - 30)

    Latvia: At the Forefront in Provision of European Crowdfunding Services (2023 - 07 - 14)

    Capital Markets in Latvia (2023 - 05 - 22)

    Navigating the new reality in the financial sector (2022 - 03 - 31)

    CEELM Comparative Legal Guide: Capital Markets in Latvia (2020 - 04 - 28)

    COVID-19 in the Baltics: FAQ on Banking & Finance law issues due to COVID-19 outbreak (2020 - 03 - 17)

    Capital Markets in Latvia (2017 - 01 - 04)

    We are driven by your recognition

    “He is a very experienced capital markets lawyer.”
    Chambers Europe 2025, Banking & Finance
    “Edgars Lodziņš is a good and experienced professional who is also very responsive.”
    Chambers Europe 2025, Banking & Finance
    “Edgars Lodziņš: a hands-on approach, pragmatic advice, easily reachable.”

    “He is a partner who engages in both simple and complex tasks.”
    Legal 500 2024, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
    "He has very good communication skills and a broad vision," a client says. "Edgars always provides quick feedback and answers to questions, and no detail is missed," another client highlights.
    Chambers Europe 2023, Banking & Finance
    Edgars Lodziņš advises on bank financing as well as capital markets transactions. A client lauds him for being "structured, constructive and able to work under pressure."
    Chambers Europe 2022, Banking & Finance
    "He receives praise from market sources, marking him out as "one to watch". I have the best relationship with him - he has the speed and quality of work that I look for and is very responsive."
    Chambers Europe 2021, Banking & Finance