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Kristīne Patmalniece

Specialist Counsel / Latvia
+371 6720 1800

About

Kristine Patmalniece is Head of the Regulatory and Commercial Law practice group at COBALT Latvia.

She is an expert in employment, compliance and regulatory matters. She regularly advises clients operating in regulated industries such as food, health care, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications. Kristine has extensive experience in advising on novel employment law issues. She also represents clients before courts in employment disputes and other civil cases.

Practice

Recognition
CV
Experience
Publications
  • Employment – Leading associate, Legal 500 2026

Languages

  • Latvian, English, German, Russian

Membership & education

  • Latvian Bar Association (since 2010)
  • LL.M. in European Commercial Law, Humboldt-University Berlin, Faculty of Law (2006)
  • LL.B., University of Latvia, Faculty of Law (2005)
  • Semester studies, European Law, International Law, University of Münster, Faculty of Law, Münster, Germany (2003)
  • Master of Arts in Writing studies, Riga Technical University (2024)
Transaction completed: Tele2 and GCI Establish the First Pan‑Baltic Tower Company
2026 - 03 - 03
Stonepeak to Acquire TeleTower from Bitė Group
2025 - 12 - 29
Tele2 and Manulife IM-backed GCI partner to create the first pan-Baltic tower company
2025 - 08 - 07
Redwire acquires Edge Autonomy, becoming a global defense tech disruptor
2025 - 07 - 04

GALA releases expanded and updated edition of Advertising Law Guide (2024 - 03 - 22)

We are driven by your recognition

“Deep listening, careful questioning, a good sense of understanding human nature, always accessible, always responding as soon as possible, high-quality paperwork; that is how I would describe my partnership with Kristine Patmalniece.
Legal 500 2026, Employment
"Reactive, responsive, professional, and supportive."
Legal 500 2026, Employment