COBALT has achieved a historic result in the prestigious Chambers Global 2026 guide, securing Band 1 rankings for both Corporate/Commercial and Dispute Resolution across all Baltic jurisdictions. This achievement distinguishes COBALT as the only law firm in the region to hold the top-tier spot in both cornerstone practice areas simultaneously.

The Gold Standard of Legal Excellence

A Band 1 ranking from Chambers Global is widely regarded as the gold standard in the global legal profession. It serves as an endorsement of a team’s expertise, professional reputation, and pre-eminent position within the legal services market.

“Being the only law firm to hold Band 1 status in these two cornerstone practices across the entire Baltic region is a global seal of quality that serves as a reliable confirmation from clients and industry experts of our team’s capabilities and capacity,” states Dace Silava-Tomsone, Chair of the COBALT Baltic Board and Managing Partner of COBALT Latvia.

Industry Leaders with 35 Years of Experience in Resolving Complex Mandates

COBALT is recognised by Chambers Global for its expertise in high-value M&A transactions and complex cross-border corporate matters, as well as for its strong dispute resolution practice spanning civil, public, constitutional and criminal law. In addition to the firm’s top-tier rankings, nineteen COBALT lawyers were individually singled out for their outstanding legal expertise.

Client testimonials for Corporate/Commercial Law

  • “COBALT provides commercial acumen on an international scale and the flexibility to know what really matters on a deal.”
  • “Their ability to provide high-quality advice combined with their speed and responsiveness clearly distinguishes them from others in the industry.”
  • “What is very noticeable is that COBALT has very good experience in negotiations.”

Client testimonials for Dispute Resolution

  • “COBALT offers top-tier responsiveness and attention to detail.”
  • “They represent the gold standard in Baltic litigation with a team that is client-driven and legally strategic.”
  • “COBALT stands out for its personal attitude and outside-the-box thinking.”

The Chambers Global rankings are based on independent research and in-depth interviews with lawyers and clients. Assessing qualities such as professional conduct, commercial awareness, and commitment to the client, the guide provides an independent assessment across more than 200 jurisdictions. It remains one of the most prestigious legal rankings worldwide.

For a comprehensive overview of COBALT’s rankings, please visit the Chambers Global website.