Legal Services Coordinator — Latvia & EU

When precision
matters most,
we read every
word.

You bring us the matter. We identify the right specialist from our network, assign the case, and manage it to closure — one relationship across 12 legal specialisms in Latvia and the EU.

S-Baltic office Est. 2013Riga, Latvia
European Union flag EU JurisdictionLatvia & Wider EU
S-Baltic office room 18 Practice AreasAcross 5 disciplines
S-Baltic sign S-Baltic SIALicensed coordinator
Office case 340+ CasesMatters handled
Justice Trusted Legal Partner12+ years in the Baltic

About S‑Baltic

We match every matter to the right specialist, coordinate the work from intake to closure, and stay accountable to every client — so you never navigate the legal market alone.

S‑Baltic SIA — Est. 2013
Riga, Latvia
How We Work
13+ Years in practice
340+ Matters closed
12 Specialist areas
1 Point of contact

Practice Areas

Where we work.

From immigrating to Latvia to scaling a business across the EU — every legal need covered under one roof, without hand-offs.

IR

Immigration & Residency

Residency permits, long-stay visas, EU Blue Card applications, and full relocation legal support for individuals and families moving to Latvia.

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CE

Company Establishment

End-to-end incorporation of SIA, AS, branches, and representative offices in Latvia — from registration to shareholder agreements and opening formalities.

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MA

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side advisory, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration across Latvian and EU jurisdictions.

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FT

FinTech & MiCA Compliance

Licensing, regulatory sandboxes, EU MiCA compliance for crypto-asset issuers, and PSP authorisation through the Bank of Latvia.

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DR

Dispute Resolution

Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation before Latvian civil courts, the Riga Arbitration Court, and international panels.

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PC

Private Client & Wealth

Estate planning, succession, asset structuring, and wealth management legal support for high-net-worth individuals and families with interests in Latvia and the EU.

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IP

Intellectual Property

Trademark registration, patent filing, licensing agreements, IP due diligence, and enforcement across Latvian and EU jurisdictions.

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Find Your Matter

What's your situation?
We have a solution.

Select the description that fits your situation and see exactly how S‑Baltic handles it.

Immigration & Residency

We assess which permit applies to your situation — temporary, permanent, EU Blue Card, or investment-based — prepare every document, and manage the OCMA submission from start to issued permit.

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Company Establishment

We incorporate the right entity for your needs — SIA, AS, branch, or representative office — draft founding documents, and complete registration with the Latvian Register of Enterprises.

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Real Estate

We run title due diligence, review the purchase agreement, flag risks you would not find yourself, and manage the transaction through to a clean, registered transfer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

We assign an M&A specialist to handle due diligence, deal structure, and every document from term sheet to closing — protecting your position throughout.

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Dispute Resolution

We match your matter to the right specialist — negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation — and manage the process before Latvian courts or international panels.

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Intellectual Property

We register your trademark or patent across Latvian and EU jurisdictions, draft licensing agreements, and enforce your rights if they are infringed.

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FinTech & MiCA Compliance

We handle PSP authorisation with the Bank of Latvia, structure MiCA-compliant crypto operations, and guide you through regulatory sandboxes and ongoing reporting.

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Regulatory & Compliance

We audit your current processes, identify the gaps, and implement the required policies — practical output, not legal boilerplate.

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Private Client & Wealth

We design estate and succession structures for individuals and families with interests in Latvia and the EU — protecting assets and ensuring they pass to the right people efficiently.

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Cross-Border Contracts

We review governing law, jurisdiction clauses, and risk allocation — flagging what is missing and redrafting where needed so you sign with full confidence.

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Is your matter not listed here? Don't worry — send us a message and we will assess your situation and come back with the right solution within one business day.

Counsel

The people who'll actually answer your call.

S‑Baltic is run by a small coordination team. They handle intake, match every matter to the right specialist, and stay accountable to you throughout — from first call to final closure.

Gerald Hoppstaedter

Gerald Hoppstaedter

CEO & Founder Client relations · Business development
Nina Linde

Nina Linde

Managing Director Operations · Corporate matters
Isuru Bandara

Isuru Bandara

International Coordinator International clients · Cross-border
Specialist network 12 practice areas · Latvia & EU
How we assign your matter

Our Approach

A method, not a mood.

Legal advice is only useful if someone can act on it. Every matter we take on moves through the same four stages, regardless of size, so you always know what's next and why.

  1. Art. 1

    Intake & Issue Mapping

    We start with a working session to understand the commercial reality behind the legal question, not just the question itself.

  2. Art. 2

    Research & Position

    Our team works the statute, precedent, and regulatory guidance, then sets out the options in plain commercial terms.

  3. Art. 3

    Drafting & Negotiation

    Documents are drafted to be enforceable first, polished second, with negotiation support through to signature.

  4. Art. 4

    Filing & Follow-Through

    We handle registrations, filings, and notifications, and stay attached to the matter until it is genuinely closed.

Recent Matters

A few files we can talk about.

340+ Matters handled
18 Practice areas
12+ Years in practice
95% First-submission success
M-2025/031 Residency

Temporary residence permit for a non-EU national relocating to Riga

Assessed eligibility, coordinated document preparation with an immigration specialist, and managed the OCMA submission. Permit issued within the statutory period with no requests for additional information.

M-2025/019 Investment

EU residency through real estate acquisition in Latvia

Guided a client through the qualifying investment route, matched them with a property law specialist, and coordinated the purchase and permit application in parallel. Residency granted on first submission.

M-2024/087 Corporate

SIA incorporation for an international client entering the Latvian market

Structured the company, prepared founding documents, handled notarisation and registration with the Latvian Register of Enterprises. Client received registration confirmation within two weeks of engagement.

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All matters are described in anonymised form. Client confidentiality is absolute.

Client Testimonials

Trusted by businesses
operating in Latvia

Our clients span finance, logistics, technology, and manufacturing — united by the need for counsel that actually reads the statute.

We needed to establish a Latvian holding company ahead of our EU market entry. S-Baltic mapped the right structure, assigned the specialist, and had us incorporated in three weeks.

Kenji Watanabe Japan

Our residency application felt overwhelming until S-Baltic took over. They handled every document, every follow-up, every agency — I just had to show up for the final appointment.

Priya Nair India

I needed a permanent residence permit after my temporary one lapsed. S-Baltic found the right specialist, filed everything correctly, and kept me updated at every step.

Samuel Mensah Ghana

We needed to establish a Latvian holding company ahead of our EU market entry. S-Baltic mapped the right structure, assigned the specialist, and had us incorporated in three weeks.

Kenji Watanabe Japan

Our residency application felt overwhelming until S-Baltic took over. They handled every document, every follow-up, every agency — I just had to show up for the final appointment.

Priya Nair India

I needed a permanent residence permit after my temporary one lapsed. S-Baltic found the right specialist, filed everything correctly, and kept me updated at every step.

Samuel Mensah Ghana

Our cross-border supply contracts had serious gaps we had not noticed. S-Baltic's review was thorough and the guidance was practical — not legal boilerplate.

Pierre Moreau France

Investment residency through real estate sounded complicated. S-Baltic walked us through every route, matched us with a specialist who knew the process, and closed it cleanly.

Chioma Okafor Nigeria

We restructured our Latvian subsidiary ahead of a funding round. The legal prep was meticulous — our investors noticed. Not a single issue at closing.

Li Wei China

Our cross-border supply contracts had serious gaps we had not noticed. S-Baltic's review was thorough and the guidance was practical — not legal boilerplate.

Pierre Moreau France

Investment residency through real estate sounded complicated. S-Baltic walked us through every route, matched us with a specialist who knew the process, and closed it cleanly.

Chioma Okafor Nigeria

We restructured our Latvian subsidiary ahead of a funding round. The legal prep was meticulous — our investors noticed. Not a single issue at closing.

Li Wei China

S-Baltic resolved a shareholder dispute that had been dragging for months. They assigned the right lawyer, set clear timelines, and delivered a resolution in six weeks.

Sofia Papadopoulos Greece

Employment compliance across Latvian and EU rules is genuinely difficult. S-Baltic made it manageable — clear output, practical policies, no surprises at all.

Amara Diallo Senegal

We signed a major commercial agreement with full confidence because S-Baltic reviewed every clause. Their document-driven approach meant nothing slipped through.

Marco Ferretti Italy

S-Baltic resolved a shareholder dispute that had been dragging for months. They assigned the right lawyer, set clear timelines, and delivered a resolution in six weeks.

Sofia Papadopoulos Greece

Employment compliance across Latvian and EU rules is genuinely difficult. S-Baltic made it manageable — clear output, practical policies, no surprises at all.

Amara Diallo Senegal

We signed a major commercial agreement with full confidence because S-Baltic reviewed every clause. Their document-driven approach meant nothing slipped through.

Marco Ferretti Italy
FAQ

Common questions,
plain answers.

If you don't find what you're looking for here, send us a note — we respond to every enquiry within one business day.

Most work is billed at an hourly rate, which we confirm before starting. For defined-scope matters — company incorporation, standard contracts, residency applications — we offer fixed fees agreed upfront. You will never receive an invoice that surprises you.

We respond to every initial enquiry within one business day. For urgent matters — time-sensitive filings, injunctions, or regulatory deadlines — call us directly and we will prioritise accordingly.

Yes. A significant portion of our clients are companies and individuals based outside Latvia who need advice on Latvian or EU law. Almost all communication and document review can be handled remotely.

We work in English. For documents or correspondence in other languages, we coordinate certified translations — so your matter is handled accurately regardless of the original language.

Yes, for matters with a clear and defined scope — company incorporation, residency permit applications, standard NDA or employment contract drafting. We agree the fee before starting so there are no surprises.

Send a short note to matters@sbaltic.com describing your situation — two or three sentences is enough to start. We will come back within one business day with next steps or, where the matter falls outside our scope, a referral to a specialist we trust.

We do not handle criminal law, family law, or personal injury litigation. If your matter falls outside our practice areas, we will tell you immediately and point you toward a trusted specialist rather than take on work we cannot do well.

Yes. We offer a short initial consultation — typically 30 minutes — to understand your matter and explain how we would approach it. There is no obligation to proceed, and no charge for the initial call.

Still have questions?

Our team responds to every enquiry within one business day — no intake forms, no gatekeeping.

Get In Touch

Tell us what's on your desk.

Send a short note about the matter and we'll come back within one business day with next steps, or a referral if it's outside our scope.

Office

Gales Street 3, Riga, LV‑1015, Latvia

Registration

S‑Baltic SIA · Reg. No. 40103627136

WhatsApp

+371 2738 8401

Telegram

+371 2738 8401

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