The tax group at Cobalt successfully represents clients before the tax authority and the courts. In addition to tax litigation, the team handles both local and cross-border tax structuring, M&A consultations, financing transactions, and changes to corporate structures. Highlighting the wealth of experience at the firm, it represents clients from a wide background of industries, including construction, manufacturing, retail, and real estate. The head of the practice group, Sandija Novicka, has particular specialties in tax disputes and litigation, tax structuring, financial services, and insurance matters.

Sorainen‘s tax team is a well-established group, with a range of work covering both contentious and non-contentious tax law-related matters. The firm is regularly involved in providing tax advice as part of M&A transactions, business transfers, corporate structuring, and related-party transactions, as well as representing clients in tax disputes. Demonstrating the array of expertise the firm utilises in this area is the range of industries in which it provides advice, with its client roster encompassing a variety of companies, from pharmaceutical players to financial investors. Jānis Taukačs jointly leads the team alongside new practice head Aija Lasmane, who was promoted to the partnership at the beginning of 2024 and brings extensive experience in managing transfer pricing projects and structuring M&A transactions.

WALLESS‘s tax team is highly experienced in tax litigation, and competent at providing tax advice based on years of experience. They have a vast offering of tax services, such as advice on tax due diligence and compliance, representation in audits and disputes, and assistance with tax structuring, optimisation, and transfer pricing. The ‘professional, knowledgeable’ team is led by Ingūna Ābele, who provides not just day-to-day assistance but also engages with tax disputes.

The tax team at Ellex is very active across the breadth of the practice area. They regularly engage in a range of tax-related matters, from disputes, real estate projects, and M&A transactions, to customs procedures and financing transactions. Leading the team is Eduards Dzintars, an experienced attorney who combines ‘extensive knowledge and outstanding practical experience’, specialising in all aspects of tax law, providing advice on the application of VAT, tax disputes, risk assessments, and tax structuring.

The tax practice group at Eversheds Sutherland Bitans is involved in a variety of mandates, including cross-border transaction structuring, then tax elements of real estate acquisitions and management transactions, corporate income tax, personal income tax, and indirect taxes. With notable experience in the energy sector, the firm continues to support clients in M&A transactions and restructuring processes. The ‘responsive and professional’ team benefits from the leadership and experience of Anete Marhele.

TGS Baltic‘s tax team handles a variety of cases encompassing all facets of taxation. Alongside a ‘huge tax dispute capability’, the firm regularly engages with work involving diverse tax restructuring matters, transfer pricing, customs procedures, wealth management, and both personal and corporate taxation. Jointly leading the team is the ‘very good expert’ Rūdolfs Vilsons, a certified tax advisor, alongside Andra Rubene.

BDO Law‘s tax department is recognised for its tax consulting expertise. The team possesses extensive knowledge of relevant tax laws, regulations, and legislative changes. The group provides advice on transfer pricing documentation, handle correspondence with the tax authorities, and supports client with tax due diligence matters. Vita Liberte, Jānis Zelmenis, and Krisjanis Volfs are key senior names in the team.

The tax team at Kronbergs Cukste Levin is involved in a variety of tax-related matters, from bank liquidation processes to constitutional court proceedings. The team is led by Vineta Cukste-Jurjeva and uses ‘perfect timing, thoughtful strategic planning, and fast solutions’ to assist clients with their various tax matters.

Magnusson‘s tax team delivers comprehensive services that includes advice on direct and indirect taxes, corporate taxes, transfer pricing, and tax dispute resolution. They offer these solutions tailored to the unique needs of the customer, in industries such as finance and real estate. Matīss Rostoks leads the team, which provides ‘fast and result-oriented solutions’.

Deloitte Legal in Latvia‘s tax team provides a range of assistance and advice to various clients across the region. It is involved in a range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and transportation, offering advisory work, business transfer advice, and support with reorganisations, amongst other services. Ivita Samlaja and Jānis Čupāns jointly spearhead the practice.