COBALT is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Baltic Firm of the Year at the prestigious Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2025. The awards ceremony, held in London, honoured Europe’s leading litigators and law firms for their exceptional achievements over the past year.

The Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards are based on comprehensive research, involving detailed examination of submissions, a review of significant case achievements, and extensive interviews with both peers and clients. The Baltic Firm of the Year award celebrates COBALT’s consistent excellence and strategic handling of a broad spectrum of legal disputes in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Lauris Liepa, Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution practice group of COBALT’s Latvia office, was present to receive the award on behalf of the firm’s three offices. Mr. Liepa, who was also shortlisted for Baltics Litigator of the Year, commented on the recognition: “This award is not just a recognition of COBALT’s disputes team – it reflects the trust our clients place in our professionalism and capability. As disputes become more complex, Baltic and international businesses turn to us for legal excellence and strategic clarity. Benchmark Litigation’s recognition highlights our team’s consistent ability to combine deep expertise with practical, risk-aware guidance.”

We extend our sincere appreciation to our clients for their continued trust and confidence in COBALT. We also convey our heartfelt congratulations to all fellow winners and nominees on this distinguished recognition.

Full list of award winners.


L.Liepa receives the award on behalf of the firm’s three offices.