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We do our best to become better every day, so that we can help others succeed

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 280 highly experienced professionals.

With over 35 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.

Sustainability in action

We believe that sustainability is not just a goal but an integral part of how we do business.

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Awards

COBALT named Firm of the Year (Latvia) by the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2025
COBALT Estonia was recognized as the second most attractive law firm employer in Estonia, according to a survey conducted by employer branding agency Instar
COBALT named Baltic Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2025
Prospera Law Firm Review 2025: COBALT is among the Baltic Tier 1 leaders
COBALT was named Baltic-wide Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Chambers Europe Awards ceremony
COBALT received the CEE Legal Matters 2024 Deal of the Year Award for for Latvia
COBALT received the Latvian Diversity Award 2024 in the Diversity Champion category
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
COBALT received the CEE Legal Matters 2023 Deal of the Year Award for Estonia and Lithuania
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

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 the 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: Legal500_GreenGuide
Chambers Europe Guide recognizes COBALT for its expertise as a tier 1 law firm in 18 practice areas, more than any other Baltic law firm. The rankings confirm COBALT’s broad, market-leading competence in all key practice areas in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Further information: chambers.com
COBALT is recommended as a top-tier law firm in 23 practice areas and has received 66 individual rankings from one of the most prestigious legal directories - The Legal 500. More information: legal500.com
World Trademark Review 2025 ranks COBALT as a Gold band IP law firm in Latvia, and a Silver band in Estonia and Lithuania. More information: wtr.com
In the IFLR1000 edition 2024, COBALT offices in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have been ranked as a Tier 1 legal advisor in 5 practice areas and a leading firm in 3 others. 36 individual ratings recognizing COBALT's practitioners for their outstanding legal work. More information: 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: ipstars.com
In the ITR World Tax 2025 guide, COBALT has achieved a Tier 1 ranking in Estonia and a Tier 2 ranking in Latvia and Lithuania in General corporate tax and Transfer pricing. More information: itrworldtax.com
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“The firm has top expertise in each area so no matter the issue, you get unparalleled advice. The lawyers respond quickly, are open-minded and super flexible.”

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"The team is in my understanding a good mix of seniors and young talent. They are always reliable and stick to the cost estimate given."
Legal 500 2025, Tax, Estonia office
“COBALT is my first choice in Riga. We like the team very much. The lawyers respond quickly and are open minded and super flexible. The team provides perfect responses when the situation requires that.”    
Chambers Europe 2025, Competition/Antitrust, Latvia office
"The fintech team at COBALT is undoubtedly composed of highly skilled professionals, offering well-researched and thorough legal advice. As a large and well-established law firm, they bring a wealth of expertise to the table, which is reflected in the quality of their work."
Legal 500 2025, FinTech, Estonia office
“COBALT has in-depth knowledge in the patent litigation system in Lithuania, and the lawyers have a great ability to quickly familiarise themselves with a case.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Intellectual Property, Lithuania office
"I have been working with COBALT many years now. If I need help, they respond quickly. This is what makes this company unique - people, collaboration, thoroughness and high professional standards."
Legal 500 2025, Employment, Estonia office
“The practice group stands out for its deep expertise in navigating complex trade mark regulations, its personalised client service and its strong track record of securing and protecting IP rights. The team is very helpful and responsive. It understands the commercial context and how to make things easier for us.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Intellectual Property, Latvia office
"COBALT's IP, IT, and telecoms team is made up of highly competent lawyers with a strong grasp of the legal landscape in these areas. Their approach is thorough and methodical, reflecting the high standards you would expect of a firm of this size."
Legal 500 2025, IP, IT and Telecoms, Estonia office
“The lawyers can combine their knowledge and offer an all-encompassing solution. They do their homework before coming to see us and include things we have not thought about.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Banking & Finance, Lithuania office
"COBALT Estonia has one of the strongest EU and competition teams in the country. Commercially sound legal advice."
Legal 500 2025, EU and Competition, Estonia office
“COBALT always assigns the most appropriate team to complex issues, takes a deep dive into the issues and provides practical suggestions and solutions. It can cover many legal aspects and has a team of highly varied lawyers who specialise in various fields.”  
Chambers Europe 2025, Banking & Finance, Latvia office
"COBALT and Elo Tamm have become a very important Baltic legal resource, particularly in the past few years. We comfortably rely on their good judgment, speedy and thorough advice, and clear and rapid communications."
Legal 500 2025, EU and Competition, Estonia office
“The firm has top expertise in each area so no matter the issue, you get unparalleled advice. The lawyers respond quickly, are open-minded and super flexible.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Tax, Latvia office
„COBALTS’s fast response times, proactive service and client-focused dedication ensure tailored, effective solutions, demonstrating their commitment and expertise in every interaction.“
Chambers Europe 2025, Dispute Resolution, Estonia office
“COBALT is a great and very competent partner. It consults us in many legal matters - from commercial law to GDPR questions. They have greatly assisted us in preparing and reviewing different documents, agreements etc. They also organise physical meetings and webinars on different legal topics that are greatly helpful for us and our association members.”
Legal 500 2025, TMT, Lithuania office
"The responsiveness is impressive, consistently addressing enquiries and issues in a timely manner. The service levels are also exceptional, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and support."
Chambers Europe 2025, Corporate/Commercial, Estonia office
“They are highly effective advisors who guide us through complex financing tasks. The COBALT team leverages its outstanding members to provide expert advice on preparing necessary documentation, ensuring compliance with market standards, representing us before authorities, and more. We highly recommend their services.”
Legal 500 2025, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Lithuania office
"COBALT's strength is pragmatism, accuracy and always responding very quickly to any and all enquiries. Once you place an enquiry or refer a case to them, you can rely on their attention and they take care of the matter diligently."
Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Estonia office
"The team have extensive experience, knowledge of similar cases in Europe and the ability to react quickly."
Chambers Europe 2025, Competition/Antitrust, Estonia office
“COBALT has a wide range of experts in most fields our company needs. Always professional and willing to find an original approach to cases.”
Legal 500 2025, Shipping and transport, Lithuania office
"The team is fully equipped with professional members to offer legal support and solve cases in different areas depending on the client's needs."
Legal 500 2025, Dispute Resolution, Estonia office
“COBALT have considerable knowledge of litigation in Lithuania and have a pragmatic approach.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Dispute Resolution, Lithuania office
"I am happy with COBALT's approach and clear responses to both simple and complex questions. I believe it is the top law firm in the region."
Chambers Europe 2025, Banking & Finance, Estonia office
"Exceptionally professional and always finding the best solutions corresponding to the needs and requirements of the client. Wide package of knowledge and experience, including an exceptional knowledge of relevant market practices and standards (both local and international). Excellent understanding also of the commercial point of the transactions (which is highly appreciated). Punctual, quick, friendly, and polite. They always provide and deliver the highest standards."
Legal 500 2025, Banking, finance and capital markets, Estonia office
“The lawyers know the local market very well. They educate clients, are very precise and fast reacting and have a customer-friendly approach.”  
Chambers Europe 2025, Corporate/Commercial, Latvia office
“COBALT has managed to obtain top expertise in all areas. No matter the issues you ask about, you get unparalleled advice. The team is open-minded, super flexible and responds quickly.”  
Chambers Europe 2025, Real Estate, Latvia office
"The department stands out in the industry for its exceptional combination of speed, detailed advice and expertise."
Chambers Europe 2025, Employment, Estonia office
“Attentive approach and valuable advice, cooperation and continuous consultation, professional case preparation and management of large amounts of information.”
Legal 500 2025, Employment, Lithuania office
“COBALT's employment lawyers are easy to approach and provide prompt as well as clear responses. They have great experience and can work together as a team.
Chambers Europe 2025, Employment, Latvia office
“COBALT fields a specialised and diversified disputes team. What truly sets COBALT apart is its unparalleled experience not only in legal representation but also in advocacy and legislative drafting.”    
Chambers Europe 2025, Dispute Resolution, Latvia office
“They have several qualified lawyers who have their areas of expertise and know those areas very well. Our private banking clients appreciate that they can receive expert consultations on the most complex matters and in many cases very specific situations. The team also has a very positive and attentive attitude and is always very quick to react.”
Legal 500 2025, Tax, Lithuania office
COBALT holds the status of Certified Adviser on the Nasdaq First North market in Latvia and Lithuania.
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.
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LEX MUNDI
COBALT Estonia is an exclusive member of Lex Mundi - the world’s leading network of independent law firms.
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WORLD SERVICES GROUP
COBALT Estonia is an exclusive member of World Services Group - globally recognized as the premier resource for professionals to receive the highest quality service in the legal industry.
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IUS LABORIS
COBALT Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania offices are longstanding affiliates of the selective international employment law firm network Ius Laboris.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK ASSOCIATION
COBALT is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) - the global association of trademark owners and professionals.
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INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
COBALT lawyers are active members of the International Bar Association: the world's leading organisation of international legal practitioners.
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance
COBALT is an exclusive member of the leading network of advertising lawyers in the world - GALA.

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