Ellex‘s employment team works on a range of employment matters, including the evaluation of workforce issues in different transactions and restructuring of the business, immigration mandates, health and safety cases, and assistance regarding employment provisions of EU laws. The ’responsible, practical, and knowledgeable’ team works in a variety of industries, such as the energy, financial, IT, and software markets. The team is led by Irina Rozenšteina, who works ‘swiftly’ and provides ’practical advice’ across the full range of services, with particular expertise in corporate restructurings, the transfer of businesses, and breaches of confidentiality and non-compete clauses. Key support is provided by Iveta Ceple and Ints Skaldis.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘Broad, multi-functional expertise that spans across different countries. The firm not only provides advice but also leads with an example, regularly updating the clients and media on relevant topics and changes in laws.'

  • ‘I work with Irina Rozenšteina and enjoy it. She provides very practical advice and does not look at issues theoretically but rather very practically and business-oriented. She works swiftly and is very friendly.’

  • ‘This practice stands out for its deep expertise and personalized, client-focused approach. They’re especially skilled in handling complex matters, like employment law and work permits, while navigating cross-border issues smoothly. What makes them unique is their proactive communication, attention to detail, and ability to tailor solutions to our needs.'

  • ‘The individuals we work with stand out due to their deep expertise, responsiveness, and personalized approach. Unlike competitors, they consistently go above and beyond to understand the nuances of our business and provide tailored solutions that truly align with our goals. Their proactive communication, willingness to engage in detailed discussions, and ability to simplify complex legal issues have been invaluable.'

  • ‘I think the Ellex team working on employment matters has in-depth knowledge of employment matters, including court practice and industry standards. While they lean more towards a risk-averse approach and typically err on the side of caution, they can also offer risk-based decisions if that's what the client is asking.’

  • ‘They have an in-depth knowledge and have been practicing for a long time, so they can provide also historical context. Furthermore, they are actively monitoring changes to the applicable laws, which means that they will proactively reach out in case of developments that the client might be interested to hear about.’

  • ‘Always updated, no need to tell the story once again if the case has been handed over to a colleague.’

  • ‘Very professional, always give comments on all angles and potential risks and ops. Always informs on deadline and meets it.’

Clients clés

  • Embassy of Canada
  • Embassy of Switzerland
  • Oracle
  • Coca-Cola HBC Latvia
  • Printful
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Eli Lilly
  • Playtech
  • ViaCon Group
  • EcoLab Sp. Z o. o.

Points forts

  • Assisting Kyndryl with diverse employment matters, including probation, leave, background checks, confidentiality, and retention bonuses.
  • Supported Budimex with employment issues, including preparing a legal opinion for establishing a branch in Latvia and advising on employment contracts, data protection, and confidentiality.
  • Assisted Eiroplasts with the review and update of employment contracts and internal working regulations to ensure compliance and alignment with the client's needs.

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Responsable de la pratique

Irina Rozenšteina

Autres avocats clés

Iveta Ceple; Ints Skaldis