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Employment Disputes

COBALT’s Employment Disputes team specialises in resolving workplace conflicts with precision and sensitivity. Our attorneys are well-versed in handling complex employment disputes, offering strategic advice and representation to protect the interests of our clients. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we deliver solutions tailored to achieve swift and effective results.

Our team supports employers, employees, and management across diverse industries, leveraging extensive experience in disputes arising from terminations, discrimination claims, contract breaches, workplace policies and non-competition and confidentiality claims. Mixing our employment dispute team’s vast procedural expertise with a deep understanding of employment law in collaboration with our Employment team, we provide practical guidance that aligns with our clients’ operational and legal objectives. It also allows us to handle cases that are voluminous and strategically challenging.

Our Employment Disputes services include:

  • Contractual disputes – resolving issues related to employment contracts, including breaches, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Termination and redundancy disputes – representing and advising in claims on wrongful terminations, unfair dismissals, and redundancy.
  • Workplace rights claims – handling claims involving discrimination, harassment, and workplace safety violations.
  • Collective disputes – managing conflicts with trade unions, collective redundancies, and industrial actions.
  • Data protection in employment – assisting with disputes involving employee data processing and privacy concerns.

Our approach combines thorough legal analysis with a deep understanding of the client’s organisational context. COBALT’s expertise ensures our clients receive robust representation and guidance, safeguarding their workplace relationships and reputations.

 

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"COBALT shows strong negotiation skills, ensuring effective protection of client interests."
Chambers Europe 2026, Employment, Estonia office
"Professionalism, competence, and deep analysis are the first things that come to mind when thinking about my long-term experience with Cobalt. I would call it a collaborative experience, with deep and constructive listening to the issues and needs, relevant questions, and a deep dive into explaining the law, how it is interpreted, and how it is applied. Less technology, more human interaction, clarity, and a deep dive into the topic."
Legal 500 2026, Employment, Latvia office
"This practice stands out due to its strong client-oriented approach, deep sector knowledge, and a collaborative team culture that ensures consistent excellence across all areas of legal service. We appreciate the team's responsiveness, practical advice, and ability to deliver solutions tailored to complex business needs."
Legal 500 2026, Employment, Latvia office
"Well-known experts in the field, the ability to provide legal opinions on short notice (if needed), and the ability to interpret and offer various solutions for the company. Good communication and collaboration skills."
Legal 500 2026, Employment, Latvia office