Lauris Liepa
Lauris Liepa is the Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution Practice Group of COBALT Latvia. He is recognized to be a noted practitioner in litigation, constitutional law, banking and finances and M&A. Lauris has a strong track record of significant landmark cases brought before the courts of the Republic of Latvia, the Court of Justice of the European Union and also the European Court of Human Rights and in recent years he has coordinated major M&A and foreign investment deals. In the course of his legal practice extending over 20 years, Lauris has advised major local and international corporate clients and state institutions, including the Cabinet of Ministers and the Parliament. Lauris Liepa is also the author of numerous benchmark legal publications; gives lectures at the Faculty of Law, University of Latvia and the Riga Graduate School of Law and is a member of various NGOs and associations. He takes an active involvement in the Latvian Venture Capital Association, is a member of the Supervisory Committee of NASDAQ OMX Riga and since 2011 is also a member of the supervisory board of the Arbitration Court of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. · Cobalt
About
Lauris Liepa is Managing Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group at COBALT Latvia, recognized for his work in litigation, constitutional law, banking & finance and M&A. With over 20 years' experience, he has led landmark cases before the courts of Latvia, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, coordinated major M&A and foreign investment deals, advises state institutions, and lectures at the University of Latvia and Riga Graduate School of Law.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- Master’s Degree in Law, University of Latvia, Riga (2006)
- Postgraduate studies, Westphalian Wilhelm’s University, Munster, Germany (1994)
- Lawyer’s diploma, University of Latvia, Riga (1993)
Admissions
- Latvian Bar Association (since 1995)