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About us
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Sustainability
Recognition

THE FIRM

COBALT is one of the leading legal service providers in the Baltics, consisting of a closely integrated alliance of top-tier law firms in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and uniting more than 250 highly experienced professionals.

With over 30 years of history advising businesses, we have consistently been at the top of rankings in international legal directories and have held ten titles of Baltic Law Firm of the Year, demonstrating our ability to deliver added value to every client year after year.

THE CULTURE

At COBALT, we stand for values: respect, engagement, and fair play. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment with a sense of belonging and equality at all levels.

Our efforts extend beyond our own organisation: we work on legislative committees, before the constitutional courts and with public institutions to support causes we believe in. As the legal environment plays a vital role in society, our mission is to deliver messages and empower governmental and non-governmental organisations to transform our shared community into a better place.

AWARDS

COBALT was named Baltic-wide Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Chambers Europe Awards ceremony.
COBALT received the Latvian Diversity Award 2024 in the Diversity Champion category.
COBALT received the CEE Legal Matters 2023 Deal of the Year Award for Estonia and Lithuania.
COBALT was named Baltic States Tax Firm of the Year at ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2023.
COBALT was awarded Baltic Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2023.
COBALT was awarded Baltic Law Firm of the Year at the Women in Business Awards 2023.
At the Riga Pride 2023 Diversity Award Ceremony, COBALT received the award in the "Pioneers" category.
COBALT Estonia was awarded with the Responsible Business Index. Responsible Business Forum Estonia promotes responsible practices through its network and awards outstanding ESG performers.
COBALT was named Baltic-wide Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 Chambers Europe Awards ceremony.
COBALT received the CEE Legal Matters 2022 Deal of the Year Award for Estonia and Latvia.
COBALT was awarded Baltic-wide Law Firm of the Year 2020 by Chambers Europe.
COBALT was named Baltic States Tax Firm of the Year and Pro Bono Firm of the Year at ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2021.
COBALT received CEE Legal Matters 2020 Deal of the Year Award for Estonia and Latvia.
COBALT was recognized as the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year 2019 in the Baltics at the International Financial Law Review European Awards in London.
COBALT was recognized as Baltic Law Firm of the Year 2019 at The Lawyer European Awards. The Lawyer is Europe’s leading legal magazine.
Rankings
Certificates

Rankings

Recognized as the best law firm in the Baltics for the largest legal service buyers in the Baltics according to the Prospera Law Firm Review 2024, based on the results of client interviews.
COBALT is recognised in Legal 500 EMEA Green Guide 2024 for our leading role in the Baltic renewables sector, our focus and expertise in green energy transactions, and our commitment to sustainability and ESG issues. More information: www.legal500.com/editions/green-guide-emea-2024/
Chambers Europe Guide recognizes COBALT for its expertise as a tier 1 law firm in 18 practice areas. The rankings confirm COBALT’s broad, market-leading competence in all key practice areas in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Further information: www.chambers.com
COBALT is recommended as a top-tier law firm in 25 practice areas and has received 68 individual rankings from one of the most prestigious legal directories, The Legal 500. More information: www.legal500.com
World Trademark Review 2023 ranks COBALT as a Gold band IP law firm in Latvia, and a Silver band in Estonia and Lithuania. More information: www.worldtrademarkreview.com
In the IFLR1000 edition 2023, COBALT offices in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have been ranked as a Tier 1 legal advisor in 4 practice areas. 27 of our lawyers have been recognized among leading practitioners. More information: www.iflr1000.com
In the IP Stars 2024 guide, COBALT has achieved a Tier 1 ranking in Latvia and a Tier 2 ranking in Lithuania in the general area of Intellectual Property, and has been recommended for both the Intellectual Property Disputes and Prosecution categories in Estonia. More information: www.ipstars.com

Certificates

COBALT Estonia is awarded with quality management certificate by the Estonia Bar Association.
COBALT Lithuania is recognized with 9001:2015 quality management system certified.
COBALT Estonia is recognized with ISO 9001 quality management system certified.

Membership

MINDFUL BUSINESS CHARTER
COBALT Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania offices are members of the Mindful Business Charter, committing to better working practices for mental health and wellbeing.
LEX MUNDI
COBALT Estonia is the exclusive member of Lex Mundi - the world’s leading network of independent law firms.
WORLD SERVICES GROUP
COBALT Estonia is the exclusive member of World Services Group - globally recognized as the premier resource for professionals to receive the highest quality service in the legal industry.
IUS LABORIS
COBALT Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania offices are longstanding affiliates of the selective international employment law firm network Ius Laboris.
INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK ASSOCIATION
COBALT is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) - the global association of trademark owners and professionals.
INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
COBALT lawyers are active members of the International Bar Association: the world's leading organisation of international legal practitioners.
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance
COBALT is the exclusive member of the leading network of advertising lawyers in the world - GALA.

Sustainability

Sustainability

We believe that sustainability is not just a goal but an integral part of how we do business. As one of the leading law firms in the Baltic region, our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our strategic activities and daily operations.

Our team is dedicated to developing and implementing initiatives that reduce our environmental impact, promote social well-being, and ensure robust governance practices. By integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations, we not only contribute to a healthier planet but also enhance our expertise in environmental, social, and governance matters.

In line with global efforts to encourage sustainable development, we fully support all seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have identified five goals where we can have the most significant impact through our professional activities and community engagements:

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – We support the wellbeing of our colleagues by striving to identify and address avoidable stress in the workplace.
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities – We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities.
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – We advocate for sustainable business practices that minimize waste and promote resource efficiency.
Goal 13: Climate Action – We proactively work to reduce our environmental footprint and support initiatives that address climate change.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – We uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and justice in all our dealings.

Environment

At COBALT, we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. In 2022, we participated in the Greenspect pilot program to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of our offices. Our firm has established robust practices to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainability by applying the principles of the European Green Office. Our environmental commitments include reducing GHG emissions, minimizing waste, and promoting sustainable procurement practices. One of our flagship initiatives, started in 2024, is the COBALT Forest project – our team plans to plant and nurture a 10-hectare forest that will never be harvested for timber production.

Social

COBALT is dedicated to fostering a positive social impact through our work and community engagements, both within our team and in wider society. Since 2021, we have been an active and proud member of the Mindful Business Charter (MBC), joining the commitment to address avoidable stress in our working practices and promote healthier and more effective ways of working. Our social responsibility extends to numerous pro bono projects and partnerships with over 25 non-profit organizations in the Baltic region – European Law Students Association, Center of Contemporary Arts in Estonia, Association of LGBT and their friends Mozaīka, Vītolu fonds, ArtVilnius Art Fair, the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. For more information on our social responsibility and pro bono projects, please see below.

Governance

Strong governance is the backbone of our sustainability efforts at COBALT. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our operations. Our governance initiatives include stringent ethical guidelines, a Business Partner Code of Conduct that sets clear ESG expectations for our collaborators, and comprehensive diversity and inclusion programmes to create a culture of equality, providing an environment where all employees have equal opportunities for development and progression. We are proud of our ISO 9001 certification and the VEF ESG Quality Certificate, which recognize our commitment to excellence in governance and corporate social responsibility. Through these efforts, we ensure that our firm operates responsibly and ethically, contributing to the broader goal of sustainable development.

Our Baltic-wide ESG practice group, comprising of more than 20 dedicated professionals, exemplifies our commitment to these goals. Through our efforts, we aim not only to contribute to a more sustainable and just world for future generations, but also to assist our clients in identifying and mitigating ESG risks, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and discovering new opportunities for sustainable growth.

Social responsibility

PRO BONO

The knowledge and skills of our legal experts enable us to support and activate society. We develop innovative opportunities, foster best practices and provide life-changing pro bono legal services.

We provide legal assistance to the Lithuanian Association of Art Galleries on topical issues of art law to support the country’s artists and encourage their creativity. The association unites the most famous Lithuanian galleries, gallerists and art critics.
The different legal and tax environment in foreign countries not only poses difficulties for businesses, but also for organizations which are providing support to Ukraine. We provide Blue / Yellow with legal support by advising the organization on its activity in Ukraine and ensuring that the support complies with legal and tax requirements.
We're advising a non-profit organisation MTÜ Slava Ukraini in resolving legal issues to ensure that collected funds and needed supplies will reach the people in Ukraine. We set up a helpline to assist Ukraine refugees with pro bono assistance in settling in Estonia.
We provide legal assistance to the Children’s Athletics Academy FULLGAZZ ACADEMY. About 40 children are already attending trainings at the first Lithuanian Athletics Academy in Vilnius, which has opened its doors in 2022.
We are counselling the Arvo Pärt Centre since its foundation, including advice regarding the construction procurement for their new building. The Arvo Pärt Centre is a foundation responsible for maintaining the personal archive of world-renowned classical composer Arvo Pärt and operating as an information centre on the composer and his works.
We are proud to have contributed to a private initiative by Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry Association (IFPA) in Lithuania in providing essential individual protection measures for healthcare workers during the outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe.
We provide legal assistance to APEIRONS, a foundation advocating the rights of disabled persons in Latvia, on matters related to accessibility of environment and securing favourable work conditions for people with disabilities.
We advise the largest civic initiative platform of Latvia ManaBalss.lv on different domain and trademark protection issues. The platform provides a public voting tool for legislative initiatives to help strengthen democratic values and activate civic society in Latvia.
We advise the Good Deed Foundation on establishing the legal framework for Estonia’s first Social Impact Bond project. The Good Deed Foundation is the only venture philanthropy organisation in the Baltics that concentrates on supporting high-impact social initiatives (both social enterprises and non-profits) such as the issuance of social impact bonds.
We have advised producer and supplier of face shields for medical institutions Shield48, a start-up born in 48 hours during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic at the virtual hackathon HackForce in Latvia. Shield48 was established to help tackle the shortage of effective protection tools for the medical community during the 2020 outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe.
As part of an initiative by Startup Estonia, we contribute to drafting model documents, which contain a total of 22 key contracts and documents that start-ups and investors need most. Startup Estonia is a government initiative aimed at supercharging the Estonian start-up ecosystem.
We support Lithuanian startups at the onset of their business. Together with Startup Lithuania, Unicorns LT, LT VCA and other Lithuanian lawyers, we develop a free publicly available platform offering a package of legal documents relevant to startups, which accelerate the development and provide maximum protection to the businesses.
We provide legal assistance to the Association of LGBT and their friends Mozaīka in Constitutional Court cases and legislative proceedings in the Ministry of Justice and Saeima, the legislator to prevent discrimination and to support the development of an inclusive and safe society in Latvia.
We are the official legal partner of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL), which is the premier professional men’s basketball league in Lithuania. LKL is a perfect example of top-tier professionalism, excellent teamwork and leadership, which is also exactly what we stand for at COBALT.
We contribute to a legal aid centre established by the Latvian Association of Journalists to provide legal support to media organisations and journalists against attempts to influence the professional activities of journalists.
Let’s Do It! World is a global organisation and movement that tackles the environmental challenges related to the mismanaged solid waste crisis by mobilising millions of positive-minded people into coordinated local and global actions.
We have provided legal assistance to Jaunimo Linija – a free online emotional support provider. We have helped them to solve legal issues in corporate, administrative, regulatory, compliance and real estate areas. Jaunimo Linija is one of the largest charities providing free emotional support by telephone, email and online chat in Lithuania.
We have provided the Latvian Venture Capital Association and TechHub Riga with legal assistance in the process of amending regulations for share options in Latvia to facilitate the development of the start-up community, as well as to boost private equity investments in Latvian companies.
We contribute to the Friends for Life Day campaign by providing legal support in various areas, such as the establishment of the foundation, tax law and data protection in Estonia. The Friends for Life is an initiative launched in 2019 that aims to encourage men to take better care of their health and to invite men to devote more time and care.
We provide comprehensive legal assistance to the St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra of Vilnius City Municipality, which is a collective widely known for its versatility, professionalism, and artistic excellence.
We assist Jūrmala Protection Association (Jūrmalas Aizsardzības biedrība) on matters related to the zoning and development of the resort city of Jūrmala on the Gulf of Riga in a way that is advantageous and friendly for city inhabitants, cultural heritage and the coastal environment.
We defended the trademark registration of Latvian magazine publisher Cits Medijs AS in a cancellation action brought by a corporate raider to protect media freedom and support independent journalism in Latvia.
Chambers Europe 2024, Tax, Estonia office
"They have extensive experience with tax-related topics, no matter the size of the company."
The Legal 500 2024, Real Estate and Construction, Lithuania office
"COBALT team understands my business and provides much wider support than just legal services. It is a great partner during a negotiation phase."
Chambers Europe 2024, Dispute resolution, Estonia office
"It is a strong and thorough team that always sticks to the schedule."
The Legal 500 Green Guide, Energy, Lithuania office
“In Lithuania, COBALT makes a leading commitment to the growth of the region’s clean energy sector, advising investors, developers, and industry associations on their critical green projects.”
Chambers Europe 2024, Dispute resolution, Estonia office
"The lawyers are responsive and offer different strategies to tackle the issue. They listen to clients and understand their needs and commercial reasons."
Chambers Fintech Guide 2024, Estonia office
"We have been thoroughly impressed by the quality of work COBALT has delivered to us."
The Legal 500 2024, Dispute Resolution, Lithuania office
"COBALT is a unique, full-service law firm with considerable expertise as well as deep relationships in the various countries in which it operates. The firm consistently excels in its field and is a pleasure to work with. Their service standards are comparable to the best London firms."
Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial, Estonia office
"The team is able to provide very timely and practical solutions without losing the legal sophistication and substance."
The Legal 500 2024, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Lithuania office
"We’ve worked with COBALT on a number of M&A deals over the years, and they always deliver exceptional service. Their Corporate and M&A team is second to none, and they have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in this space. We appreciate their responsiveness and attention to detail, and we know we can always count on them to provide the highest level of service."
Chambers Europe 2024, Real Estate, Estonia office
"Overall the team provides highly detailed and nuanced legal advice, with the ability to discern between high-priority and low-priority issues."
The Legal 500 2024, Shipping and Transport, Lithuania office
"Very personal approach with huge amount of focus on each individual issue. You don’t feel like working with a typical legal team where every minute is billed, but you feel the concern and care for the solution to be found ASAP."
Chambers Europe 2024, Banking & Finance, Lithuania office
“COBALT's key strengths are its attitude and on-point discussions with good follow-through that are not wasting time.”
Chambers Europe 2024, Employment, Lithuania office
“COBALT is strong and efficient in handling complex matters.”
Chambers Europe 2024, Competition and Antitrust, Estonia office
"I appreciate that COBALT provide me with concise, to-the-point opinions, without overly lengthy analysis."
Chambers Europe 2024, Banking and Finance, Estonia office
"The lawyers at COBALT propose new and innovative contract templates."
The Legal 500 2024, Shipping and Transport, Lithuania office
"The best thing comparing to other companies is human-to-human contact. There is a lot more creativity involved to find a perfect solution."
Chambers Europe 2024, Employment, Estonia office
"COBALT is very strong at handling complex matters. The lawyers are always very practical and usually avoid over-complicated legal language and truly understand what is important in our business and approach."
Chambers Fintech Guide 2024, Estonia office
"We strongly rate COBALT's ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters."
Chambers Europe 2024, Competition and Antitrust, Estonia office
"The lawyers are open-minded, know how to work with data, and help to frame our input and the information we give to the authorities."
Chambers Europe 2024, Real Estate, Estonia office
"The team provides quick answers. There is good back-up within the team, so it delivers on time, especially under time pressure."
The Legal 500 Green Guide, ESG, Estonia office
“The Estonia office makes a key contribution to the Baltic-wide ESG practice group, with demonstrable expertise in advising international clean energy companies and domestic state organisations on their landmark renewables sector projects.”
Chambers Europe 2024, Competition and Antitrust, Lithuania office
“I have always received well-argued answers to our questions.”
The Legal 500 2024, Real Estate and Construction, Lithuania office
"COBALT`s lawyers are professional and follow the highest ethical standards. I am comfortable knowing that I will get professional support."
Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial, Estonia office
"They really like to deep-dive into specific issues and bring examples of legal precedents. We also like that they provide a personal touch. They cover a broad range of legal practices."
Chambers Europe 2024, Competition and Antitrust, Lithuania office
“The lawyers solve complex legal issues competently, efficiently and within the agreed time.”
Chambers Europe 2024, Banking and Finance, Estonia office
"COBALT is very strong when it comes to the quality of people and the way they work."
The Legal 500 2024, Intellectual Property, Lithuania office
"Excellent trial attorneys, also for complex pharmaceutical patent litigation."
The Legal 500 2024, EU and Competition, Lithuania office
"Qualified competition law experts who understand business, its processes, do tasks on time, and are available."
Chambers Europe 2024, Intellectual Property, Estonia office
"COBALT is an institution of scale and there are experts for very different subjects."
The Legal 500 2024, EU and Competition, Lithuania office
"Professionals in their field, responsibly performing their work, offering concrete solutions. They listen, pay attention, delve into each question."