LYNX Latvia

Karlis Svikis

Partner

Lawyer, LL.M.

LYNX Partner advising international clients on corporate, employment, and cross-border commercial matters in Latvia

About

Karlis supports clients on complex commercial and corporate matters in Latvia, with a particular focus on corporate transactions, employment law, and competition-related issues. His practice combines over 15 years of experience advising both international and domestic companies, allowing him to cover the full spectrum of legal needs from transactional work through to ongoing corporate advisory. He is particularly experienced in managing extensive contract portfolios, leading negotiations, and resolving disputes, where a structured and practical approach is key. Clients value his ability to explain even complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way, combined with a professional yet approachable attitude in day-to-day cooperation.

Before joining the partnership at the Riga office, Karlis developed strong academic and international experience, including studies at the Riga Graduate School of Law and in Germany. This background enables him to work seamlessly in cross-border environments and to advise clients from different jurisdictions with a strong understanding of their expectations. His fluency in Latvian, German, English, and Russian further supports effective communication in international matters.

Practice Areas

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Corporate and M&A

Navigate mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transformations with senior advisors – from deal structuring to governance, ...

Employment

Manage workforce strategy and risk with acclaimed employment law advice that balances commercial goals with the ...

Competition and Antitrust

Clear high-value transactions, defend market positions, and manage regulatory scrutiny with competition law advice proven in ...

Banking and Finance

Structure complex financing transactions with specialized support balancing lender and borrower interests for smarter, faster ...

Explore Karlis's professional background

Riga Graduate School of Law, Latvia (LLM)
Univerity of Bonn, Germany (MES)

Merger Filing Guide, Mergerfilers.com
Latvia tightens link between Covid-vaccination and employment (2021)
Comprehensive regulation for interim protection in civil proceedings (2021)
Changes to Latvian construction process regulations (2019)
Latvia gets ready for the GDPR (2018)
Micro-enterprise Tax Law Reforms (2017)
Competition Law changes (2016)
Ban on unfair retailer practices in relations with suppliers in Latvia (2015)

Advising a global logistics company on the implementation of a global merger in Latvia (due diligence of targets, regulatory affairs, contract drafting, compliance)
Advising a multi-national joint venture implementing construction projects in Latvia#Ongoing comprehensive corporate law advice to foreign non-listed stock corporation
Advising a client implementing multiple renewable energy projects

English
German
Latvian
Russian

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