Experts / Toms Šulmanis

Toms Šulmanis

Partner / Latvia

About

Toms Šulmanis heads the Employment & Immigration practice group in COBALT Latvia. Toms has 20 years of experience in the fields of M&A, Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate and Employment, including representation of clients in acquisition and sale of trade centers, commercial and residential developments, advice on all aspects of construction process, drafting and negotiating of commercial leases. Toms has also represented clients in complex corporate and employment matters, like restructuring of operations, redundancies, dealing with trade unions.

Practice

Recognition

Experience

Publications

Employment – Band 1, Chambers Europe 2025
Employment – Next generation partner, The Legal 500 2025
Corporate/Commercial – Band 3, Chambers Global and Europe 2025
M&A – Highly regarded, IFLR1000 2024

Languages

Latvian, English, Russian

Membership & education

Latvian Bar Association (since 2007)
LL.M., University of Latvia, Faculty of Law (2005)
LL.B., University of Latvia, Faculty of Law (2003)

AGRIMATCO Latvia completes its cross-border merger

2025 - 10 - 23

CREDITREFORM LATVIJA completes its reorganisation

2025 - 04 - 07

Linstow Baltic modernises parking services in Riga with Snabb’s innovative technology

2025 - 02 - 07

Decathlon to open a new store at Spice Home

2024 - 12 - 09

Latvian electronic identification cards now available for foreigners (2021 - 10 - 28)

COVID-19 in Latvia: How and where to work – Ius Laboris Guide for International Employers (2021 - 02 - 02)

COVID-19 in Latvia: Mandatory electronic registration for all persons entering Latvia (2020 - 10 - 13)

COVID-19 in Latvia: Ius Laboris Back to Work Guide for International Employers (2020 - 09 - 08)

Crisis solutions for HR management (2020 - 06 - 30)

COVID-19 in Latvia: Law on measures for the management of national emergency and its consequences, state financial aid (2020 - 05 - 11)

COVID-19 in the Baltics and Belarus: FAQs by employers (2020 - 04 - 03)

COVID-19 in Latvia: Procedure for payment of idle time compensations (2020 - 03 - 27)

CEELM COVID-19 Comparative Legal Guide: Contracts in Latvia (2020 - 03 - 20)

Baltic Employment Law News – May 2019 (2019 - 05 - 13)

What preparations are being made for Brexit in terms of immigration rules in Latvia (2019 - 02 - 22)

Baltic Employment Law News – November 2018 (2018 - 11 - 27)

The Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law, Fifth Edition (2018 - 01 - 09)

Baltic Employment Law News – November 2017 (2017 - 11 - 01)

Baltic Employment Law News – March 2017 (2017 - 03 - 20)

Comparative Investment Guide to the Baltics – July 2016 (2016 - 07 - 28)

Amendments to the Labour Law – June 2016 (2016 - 07 - 05)

Ius Laboris. Introduction to economic and organisational dismissals. Latvia Chapter. (2016 - 02 - 26)

Boardroom in today’s dynamic business environment (2015 - 10 - 05)

New legal framework in relation to construction rights and divided property – April 2015 (2015 - 04 - 13)

Invalidation of employee’s termination notice (2015 - 03 - 31)

Amendments to the Labour Law – December 2014 (2014 - 12 - 22)

New regulatory framework for construction – December 2014 (2014 - 12 - 04)

Corporate Law News – July 2014 (2014 - 07 - 02)

To purchase business or company…What’s better? (2014 - 01 - 03)

Corporate Law News – December 2013 (2013 - 12 - 02)

IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee: Treasury Shares Guide 2012. Latvia chapter (2012 - 05 - 02)

We are driven by your recognition

“Toms Šulmanis is a very good and talented lawyer.”

Chambers Europe 2025, Employment

“Toms Šulmanis has a good understanding of acquisitions.”

Chambers Europe 2025, Corporate/Commercial

“Toms is easy to approach and provides swift as well as clear responses.”

Chambers Europe 2025, Employment

“He has experience in complex deals and solutions in various litigations and negotiations concerning employment. He is always fast to respond and provides excellent management skills for the resolution of the problems.”

Legal 500 2024, Employment

“Toms Šulmanis provides super effective support, and is always down to earth and realistic.”

Chambers Europe 2024, Employment

"Toms Šulmanis is a well-recognized name, assisting with a variety of employment matters. He advises on transfers in company reorganizations as well as representing clients in disputes. He also advises on compliance involving immigration and handles employment contracts."

Chambers Europe 2022, Employment

"Toms Šulmanis is praised by clients for his ‘communication skills and speed.’ He is highly experienced in handling employment terminations, immigration and transfer of undertakings."

Chambers Europe 2019, Employment