Public M&A

Our Services / Practice Area / Public M&A

We have a strong track record in the area of public mergers and acquisitions and all other types of transactions with listed companies. We have represented minority and majority shareholders, target companies, investment banks, and other clients on various complex matters involving domestic and cross-border acquisitions, IPOs, SPOs, public takeovers, mandatory and voluntary buyouts, de-listings, capital raising, mergers, and spin-offs.

Main contacts

Martin Simovart

Partner

Estonia

martin.simovart@cobalt.legal

guntars.zile@cobalt.legal

irmantas.norkus@cobalt.legal

marina.kotkas@cobalt.legal

elijus.burgis@cobalt.legal

+370 687 93933

Experts

All

Estonia

Latvia

Lithuania

Žygintas Voronavičius

Getter Villmann-Nõgene

Senior Associate, ESG Manager

Dominyka Grybauskaitė

Assistant Lawyer

Lithuania

Karina-Anette Kiristaja

Publications

COVID-19 in Estonia: Effect of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on M&A transactions

2020 - 03 - 16

The Buzz in Latvia: Interview with Guntars Zile

2021 - 12 - 09

Comparative guide to the latest M&A trends in the Baltics 2023

2023 - 04 - 14

Baltic Private M&A Deal Points Study 2022

2022 - 12 - 21

Despite fears, war did not tip the scales of the M&A market in 2022

2023 - 01 - 18

Recognitions

The Legal 500 2024, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Lithuania office

"The team were very responsive and had good knowledge of the Venture Capital market in Europe and Lithuania."

The Legal 500 2024, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Lithuania office

"We’ve worked with COBALT on a number of M&A deals over the years, and they always deliver exceptional service. Their Corporate and M&A team is second to none, and they have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in this space. We appreciate their responsiveness and attention to detail, and we know we can always count on them to provide the highest level of service."

Chambers Europe 2022, Corporate/Commercial, Latvia office

Another clients adds: "I really like working with them," praising the firm's transactional offerings.

Chambers Europe 2022, Corporate/Commercial, Latvia office

A client appreciates the team's high level of knowledge and says the firm is “client-oriented”.

The Legal 500 2021, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Lithuania office

"As far as we have had to work with other law firms, we are most satisfied with COBALT for many reasons. In addition to having great legal knowledge, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking, they stand out for their client-oriented approach, responsiveness, practicality, creativity."

Chambers and Partners 2021, Corporate/Commercial, Estonia

Clients are eager to commend the lawyers' commercial approach, with one highlighting: "They are always proactive."

The Legal 500 2021, Commercial, corporate and M&A, Latvia office

“They are distinguished by the ability to find the most effective and customised solution.”

IFLR1000 2021, M&A, Latvia office

“Good technical legal knowledge. Easy to communicate with. Responsive.”

Chambers Europe 2021

"Outstanding firm with an enviable portfolio of mandates, providing a well-integrated service across the Baltic region, regularly advising buyers. Highly active in all three jurisdictions, advising on high-profile M&A matters, corporate structuring and financial transactions. Particularly active in the energy, pharmaceutical and media sectors."

The Legal 500 2020, Commercial, corporate and M&A, Latvia office

“We value the team’s reliability, professionalism and deep knowledge of the pharma business.”

Chambers Global 2020, Corporate/Commercial, Latvia office

Clients highlight the team's responsiveness and deep bench. Sources also note the team's understanding of international client needs.

Chambers Europe 2019,Corporate/Commercial, Latvia office

Sources laud the team's offering in the Baltic region and its "good cross-border co-operation."