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Toms Šulmanis

Partner / Latvia
+371 2911 0761
+371 6720 1800

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
CV
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)
    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
    E.R.B. Rail JV signs contract for the construction of Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia
    2023 - 12 - 22

    Latvian electronic identification cards now available for foreigners

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

    COVID-19 in Latvia: Mandatory electronic registration for all persons entering Latvia

    COVID-19 in Latvia: Ius Laboris Back to Work Guide for International Employers

    Crisis solutions for HR management

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

    COVID-19 in the Baltics and Belarus: FAQs by employers

    COVID-19 in Latvia: Procedure for payment of idle time compensations

    CEELM COVID-19 Comparative Legal Guide: Contracts in Latvia

    Baltic Employment Law News – May 2019

    What preparations are being made for Brexit in terms of immigration rules in Latvia

    Baltic Employment Law News – November 2018

    The Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law, Fifth Edition

    Baltic Employment Law News – November 2017

    Baltic Employment Law News – March 2017

    Comparative Investment Guide to the Baltics – July 2016

    Amendments to the Labour Law – June 2016

    Ius Laboris. Introduction to economic and organisational dismissals. Latvia Chapter.

    Boardroom in today’s dynamic business environment

    New legal framework in relation to construction rights and divided property – April 2015

    Invalidation of employee’s termination notice

    Amendments to the Labour Law – December 2014

    New regulatory framework for construction – December 2014

    Corporate Law News – July 2014

    To purchase business or company…What’s better?

    Corporate Law News – December 2013

    IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee: Treasury Shares Guide 2012. Latvia chapter

    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