Admitted
The Bar of the Republic of Latvia in 1992
Expertise
General Commercial, Finance, Electronic Communications, Arbitration
Member
International Bar Association
Education
University of Latvia, Faculty of Law (1982)
Significant
Executive Director, Latvia Lawyers Association (1989-1991);
Vice-President, Latvia Lawyers Association (1991-1993);
Member of the Board, Latvia Lawyers Association (1989-1993).
“Managing partner Girts Lejins is a significant presence in the Latvian corporate sector and highly regarded by sources.”
- Chambers Global 2011
“Girts Lejins continues to excel in corporate work.”
- Chambers Europe 2011
“Name partner Girts Lejins is a visible presence on the market, with one competitor noting ‘he is strong on all privatisation work’ and is ‘a proven entity’.”
- IFLR1000 2010
“Sources are full of praise of Girts Lejins, a hugely talented lawyer who ‘quickly spots any risks, offers solutions and does everything possible to make things happen’.”
-Chambers Europe 2009
“‘Top-notch’ managing partner Girts Lejins is a hugely respected corporate lawyer with ‘strong roots in the market’.”
- Chambers Global 2008
“Managing partner Girts Lejins is a ‘strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach and ability to find solutions to problems posed by occasionally unclear local legislation or uncharted legal territory’.”
- Chambers Global 2007
“‘The brain behind the whole operation’, Girts Lejins was commented for his vast experience in privatisations.”
- Chambers Global 2006
Banking and Finance
“Managing partner Girts Lejins is ‘experienced, helpful and discreet’.”
- Chambers Europe 2011
“Girts Lejins is a leading figure in this field and […] is rated as a ‘true professional’.”
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2011
“Managing partner Girts Lejins [is] praised for [his] in-depth advice on complicated matters.”
- Chambers Europe 2010
“Girts Lejins hands the team, and commands great respect of his broad practice. ‘He has a brilliant track record a making things possible for us,’ clients enthuse.”
- Chambers Europe 2009
“Name partner Girts Lejins is also well respected, with one peer noting he is ‘a solid lawyer. [There is] no question of that’. Clients are pleased with his reliability: ‘He is very precise. His promises are always kept in line’.”
- IFLR1000 2009
“Girts Lejins is revered by contemporaries as ‘a real authority’ in the banking and finance sector […].”
- Chambers Europe 2008
“[...] ‘[I]mpressive and well-connected’, ‘[h]ighly competent at every level’.”
- Chambers Global 2008
“Girts Lejins’ ‘detailed knowledge of the law and practical, rational approach to business’ are highlighted by sources.”
- Chambers Europe 2007
Dispute Resolution
“Managing partner Girts Lejins enjoys a reputation as an excellent litigator and brings extensive cross-border corporate expertise to his dispute resolution practice.”
- Chambers Global 2011
“Managing partner Girts Lejins is lauded as a ‘tremendous litigator’ by peers.”
- Chambers Europe 2011
“Girts Lejins is ‘an extremely practiced hand’.”
- Chambers Europe 2009
“Girts Lejins is considered to be ‘a superb figure in disputes’. ‘Regarded as highly competent at every level,’ he is without doubt a leader in the field.”
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