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Attorney from FORT Collaborating in Preparation of Commentaries to the Constitution of Latvia

On the 11^th of June, this year, at a solemn event held at the Parliament of Latvia, a book on constitutional law – “Latvijas Republikas Satversmes komentāri. V nodaļa. Likumdošana” (Commentaries on the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia. Chapter V. Legislature) – was opened, which is a fundamental research about the legislative processes in Latvia. Dr.iur. Artūrs Caics, Attorney-at-Law practicing at our law firm, has also been collaborating in preparation of this book as a co-author.

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FORT advises LHV in acquisition of Danske Bank’s loan portfolio of private clients in the amount of approximately 470 million euros.

FORT advises LHV in acquisition of Danske Bank’s loan portfolio of private clients in the amount of approximately 470 million euros. Our project team consists of Minni-Triin Park, Kirsti Pent, Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff, Liina Käis, Riin Rehepapp, Olger Kaelep, Kristel Raamat and Kristjan Kahm.

See LHV stock exchange announcement HERE.

Rene Frolov re-elected to Competition Committee of Estonian Bar

FORT-s partner and head of competition Rene Frolov was re-elected to the Competition Committee of the Estonian Bar Association for a new 3-year term. Read more…

FORT successfully represented buyers of non-issued “Snoras” shares in case where the defendant was obliged to pay procedural interest for the entire duration of the case

The Vilnius Regional Court granted the claim of 200 buyers of non-issued “Snoras” shares represented by FORT to award them procedural interest for the period of litigation. Read more…

FORT experts recognized by Chambers Global 2019

Chambers Global Guide which researches and ranks Baltic law firms and experts in two practice areas – Corporate / Commercial and Dispute Resolution – has singled out five FORT experts as among the best in these fields in Estonia and Latvia.

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Gytis Kuncevičius and Aistė Samuilytė-Mamontovė to become senior associates at FORT Vilnius

Both Aistė and Gytis joined FORT Vilnius from the very first days of the firm. Thus, it is big pleasure that lawyers grow together with the firm. Read more…

FORT is sponsoring Estonian Moot Court Society

FORT is sponsoring the Estonian Moot Court Society in organizing the XXII Estonian Moot Court Competition.

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FORT contributed to the third biggest real estate deal in the Baltics in 2018

We are happy to represent EfTEN Real Estate Fund 4 in acquisition of the shares of the company managing the shopping centre RYO (formerly known as “Babilonas”) from Pontos Group (Finland). Read more…

FORT advises Södra on one of the biggest deals with forest land in the history of Latvia

FORT provided legal assistance to its client Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening with regard to acquisition of the shares of SIA Bergvik Skog and SIA Ruda, thus acquiring real properties with a total value of 324 million euros.

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FORT sponsored a moot court competition organized by ELSA Estonia

ELSA Estonia organized a “Fairy Tale Moot Court Competition” for law students. The competition took place on 30.11.2018 – 01.12.2018. FORT was the main sponsor of the event and our attorneys Jaana Nõgisto and Andreas Veeret participated as judges.

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