
About
Marija specialises in corporate and commercial law, as well as LDD issues for over 10 years. She provides legal assistance with the formation of legal entities and branches, joint ventures, and handling all forms of company reorganisations and corporate governance across various sectors such as energy, food, retail, life sciences, and start-ups. She regularly advises in complex cross-border M&A transactions, including group mergers. She has written numerous publications on corporate law and corporate governance.
In parallel, Marija specialises with the Dispute Resolution practice group, representing clients in civil and commercial disputes and litigation. She has a vast expertise in representing clients in cases involving shareholder disputes, liability of Management Board members, and the recovery of damages. She also advises clients seeking political asylum in Latvia and representing clients interests in courts and competent authorities, in cases related to expulsion and extradition issues.
Marija is appointed a Member of the Ethics Committee of the Latvian Bar Association for the period of 2025-2028.
- M&A – Notable practitioner, IFLR1000 (2021-2024)
Languages
- Latvian, English, Russian, Italian
Membership & education
- Latvian Bar Association (since 2014)
- Member of the Ethics Committee, Latvian Bar Association (2025-2028)
- Professional Master’s degree in Law with lawyer’s qualification, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia (2011)
- Bachelor degree in Law, Police Academy of Latvia, Riga, Latvia (2009)
- Asylum and Human Rights Course Certificate, Council of Europe Programme on Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) (2021)
Practica Capital invests in Latvian fintech authentication solutions provider Handwave
CREDITREFORM LATVIJA completes its reorganisation
1242 Apps acquires shares in technology start-up Chili Labs
Poultry producer Putnu fabrika Ķekava completes its reorganisation and rebrands as Ķekava Foods
E.R.B. Rail JV signs contract for the construction of Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia
Hepsor sells multifunctional business complex StokOfiss U30
One of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies sells its Latvian business
COBALT advised Danone group on intra-group restructuring in Latvia
COBALT advised FN-SERVISS on cross-border reorganisation
COBALT advises Baltic Green Fund in the expansion of its sustainable forest portfolio
COBALT advised Syneos Health on acquisition of a leading contract research company
COBALT advised Viru Keemia Grupp on buying Stockmann department stores
German retailer Lidl opens 15 stores in Latvia
COBALT advised 4finance on intra-group restructuring
COBALT advised Biogen on launching its operations in Latvia and Estonia
COBALT advised Tilde in sale of Jumis Pro to Visma
COBALT advises AbbVie in acquisition of Allergan
COBALT advised Viessmann on intra-group restructuring of its Latvian refrigeration systems business
COBALT advised Workday, Inc. on the acquisition of Scout RFP
COBALT advised the sale of A-Katsastus Group’s business operations
COBALT advises on the sale of Runway BPO to Webhelp
COBALT advises on the sale of a private eye clinic in Latvia
COBALT advised Also Latvia on corporate and commercial issues
COBALT advised HUGO BOSS on expanding its business operations in Latvia and Estonia
Successful representation of several individuals, applying for political asylum
COBALT provides general legal assistance to Snap Inc.
COBALT advised Anttila on different corporate governance matters and management structure
COBALT advised Geneba in sale of Baltic real estate portfolio to Laurus
COBALT advised MSC Latvia on changes of its management structure
COBALT advised Forum cinemas regarding various day-to-day corporate matters
Legal advice daily to TNT Latvia
COBALT provided corporate advice to SIA Yeoman Latvia
COBALT advises U.S. contact management company FullContact Inc. in acquisition of IT start-up Cobook
COBALT advises Norwegian company B2 Holding in acquisition of loan portfolio from Latvijas Krājbanka
Simplified evaluation of contribution in kind and payment of share capital
Latvian electronic identification cards now available for foreigners
Latvia: Brexit Guide for International Employers by Ius Laboris
COVID-19 in Latvia: Electronic corporate meetings
COVID-19 in Latvia: How does declared emergency situation affect immigration process?
Corporate Law News Latvia: Additional Obligations to Identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners
Immigration Law News – January, 2018