Legal 500 ranks COBALT as Tier 1 law firm in 25 practice areas

In the latest Legal 500 Europe 2024 edition COBALT offices in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have been recognized as Tier 1 legal advisors in 25 core practice areas and have been recommended in another 5 practice areas, reaffirming our strong presence in the Baltic legal sector.

COBALT Latvia has been distinguished as a Tier 1 law firm in all nine assessed practice areas for the seventh consecutive year, and COBALT Estonia has retained Tier 1 status in seven areas. COBALT Lithuania has seen a continuous ascent in rankings, now holding Tier 1 position in nine practice areas.

In terms of individual rankings, this year we have achieved a record number, with 68 rankings in total, surpassing last year’s achievement.

Estonia individual rankings:

• 7 Hall of Fame: Jaanus Mody (Dispute Resolution), Martin Simovart (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Peeter Kutman (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Kristel Raidla-Talur (Fintech), Elo Tamm (EU and Competition), Aivar Taro (Real Estate and Construction), Liina Linsi (Real Estate and Construction)
• 5 Leading Individuals: Kristel Raidla-Talur (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets), Marina Kotkas (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets), Egon Talur (Tax; IP, IT and Telecoms), Karina Paatsi (Employment)
• Next Generation Partner under two practice areas: Monika Koolmeister (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets; Fintech)
• 12 Rising Stars: Greete-Kristiine Kuru (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets), Kaarel Eller (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets; Fintech), Heleri Tammiste (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Ott Aava (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Kadri Michelson (Dispute Resolution), Rauno Ligi (EU And Competition), Sandra Sillaots (Real Estate and Construction), Karli Kütt (Tax), Tõnu Kolts (Tax), Heili Haabu (Employment)

Latvia individual rankings:

• 4 Hall of Fame: Lauris Liepa (Dispute Resolution), Dace Silava-Tomsone (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Guntars Zīle (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Andrejs Lielkalns (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets)
• 6 Leading Individuals: Gatis Flinters (Commercial, Corporate and M&A; Shipping and Transport), Dace Silava-Tomsone (Real Estate and Construction; EU and Competition), Uģis Zeltiņš (EU and Competition), Sandija Novicka (Tax)
• 4 Next Generation Partners: Edgars Lodziņš (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets), Toms Šulmanis (Employment), Gatis Flinters (Real Estate and Construction), Uģis Zeltiņš (IP, IT and Telecoms)
• 7 Rising Stars: Diāna Zepa (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Kristīne Patmalniece (Employment), Līga Fjodorova (IP, IT and Telecoms), Linda Bīriņa (IP, IT and Telecoms), Elīna Ločmele (Tax), Ivo Maskalāns (Employment), Artūrs Valderšteins (Real Estate and Construction)

Lithuania individual rankings:

• 3 Hall of Fame: Dr Irmantas Norkus (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Elijus Burgis (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets), Žilvinas Kvietkus (TMT)
• 5 Leading Individuals: Akvilė Bosaitė (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets), Elijus Burgis (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Dr Juozas Rimas (Commercial, Corporate and M&A), Simona Oliškevičiūtė-Cicėnienė (Projects and Energy), Rokas Daugėla (Tax)
• 5 Next Generation Partners: Eva Suduiko (Banking, Finance and Capital Markets), Marius Inta (Dispute Resolution), Dr Rimantas Simaitis (Dispute Resolution), Rasa Zaščiurinskaitė (EU And Competition), Simona Oliškevičiūtė-Cicėnienė (Real Estate and Construction)
• 7 Rising Stars: Dr Milda Markevičiūtė (Dispute Resolution), Laura Ryzgelyte (EU and Competition), Simona Liuimienė (EU And Competition), Julija Beldeninovienė (Intellectual Property; TMT), Rasa Mikutienė (Tax), Jovita Valatkaitė (Employment)

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