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Guntars Zīle

Partner / Latvia

About

Guntars Zīle is head of the M&A practice group. He has more than 20 years of experience in transactional work and has represented numerous local, as well as multinational companies and PE funds (like Marguerite, East Capital, BaltCap, Stora Enso, AXA Private Equity, Carlsberg, MISC Berhad, etc) in large scale M&A transactions. Guntars also advises on product and service liability and safety matters and performs regulatory work for manufacturers of the pharmaceuticals and healthcare service providers.

 

Recognition
CV
Experience
Publications
  • Corporate/Commercial – Band 2, Chambers Global and Europe 2025
  • Commercial, Corporate and M&A – The Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2025
  • M&A – Highly regarded, IFLR1000 2024

Languages

  • Latvian, English, Russian

Membership & education

  • Latvian Bar Association (since 1999)
  • International Bar Association (since 2007)
  • International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (since 2011)
  • Riga TechHub Founder Member (2012)
  • Legal advisor to the board, Latvian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (since 2021)
  • LL.M., University of Latvia, Faculty of Law (2001)
  • LL.B., University of Latvia, Faculty of Law (1999)

    We are driven by your recognition

    “Guntars is able to solve complex issues with the other side when there are compromises to be found.”
    Chambers Europe 2024, Corporate/Commercial
    Guntars Zīle has significant experience handling M&A mandates and is regularly instructed by clients from the private equity, insurance, and technology industries. "He is a very good lawyer and is highly regarded,” a client says.
    Chambers Europe 2023, Corporate/Commercial
    Guntars Zīle is adept at handling high-level M&A transactions and has significant experience in cross-border corporate matters. ‘He is hands-on, results-driven and helps to bring the deal over the line. He also has a commercial understanding,’ a client states.
    Chambers Global 2020, Corporate/Commercial