Public Administrative, Constitutional & Tax Disputes

COBALT’s Public Administrative, Constitutional Law, and Tax Disputes teams offer comprehensive legal services to public authorities, individuals, and corporate clients across the Baltic States. Our attorneys possess in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in navigating complex government laws, regulations, procedures, permits, and enforcement matters. We assist clients in a wide array of legal issues, from aiding real estate developers in planning or securing building permits from local government agencies to representing multinational companies in enforcement proceedings initiated by State authorities. Administrative disputes often require specialised regulatory expertise; therefore, our public administrative and constitutional attorneys collaborate closely with advisory experts in relevant fields to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients.

Our esteemed attorneys are frequently sought after for representation in high-profile constitutional proceedings, whether to challenge the constitutionality of a legal act or to defend it. Constitutional rights and obligations form the social contract that governs our lives, work, and businesses at every level. In instances where laws and regulations deviate from this social contract, it becomes imperative to challenge them in the appropriate court. Constitutional matters demand innovative thinking, a hallmark of COBALT’s legal approach. Our lawyers often represent clients also before the European Court of Human Rights.

In the realm of tax disputes, COBALT’s Tax Disputes team has a proven track record of successfully representing local and international clients before tax authorities, as well as local and European Union courts. Our expertise encompasses managing tax risks, structuring M&A transactions, and representing clients in complex taxation disputes. Our tax experts are recognised as top-tier advisors by leading independent legal directories, and COBALT has been nominated as Baltic States Tax Firm of the Year by the prestigious ITR European Tax Awards.

Our comprehensive services include, among others:

• Administrative law services – advising on compliance with government regulations, assisting in obtaining necessary permits and licences, and representing clients in administrative proceedings, including administrative court proceedings.
• Constitutional law representation – challenging or defending the constitutionality of legal acts in constitutional courts, ensuring that laws align with fundamental rights and social agreements, and representing clients in subsequent damages proceedings against States.
• Human rights disputes – advising clients on different human rights issues and representing clients before the European Court of Human Rights.
• Tax dispute resolution – representing clients in disputes with tax authorities, including audits, appeals, and litigation before local and European Union courts.
• Regulatory compliance advisory – providing guidance on adherence to public laws and regulations to prevent potential disputes.
• Strategic litigation support – collaborating with advisory experts across various fields to address complex legal matters effectively.

At COBALT, we are committed to delivering tailored legal solutions that address the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with administrative, constitutional, and tax regulations while safeguarding their rights and interests.