Raivis Leimanis

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"Raivis Leimanis has extensive experience in the banking and financial sector, litigation, and non-governmental organizations. Before career in the law firms Glimstedt, Ellex and BDO, he worked in the legal department of a leading Scandinavian commercial bank, where he led a team of seven lawyers and managed corporate financing projects, including complex cross-border financing transactions and syndicated loans, as well as the development of new financing products.
In his attorney’s practice, Raivis has advised and represented both international and local clients in diverse matters, including corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate insolvency and restructuring, construction and real estate projects, as well as administrative, civil, commercial, and tax litigation. He has unique expertise in niche areas such as sports law, apartment law, state aid issues, patent litigation, and construction-related damage recovery cases.
Raivis has represented the Latvian state in several high-profile and precedent-setting cases, including acting for the Ministry of Transport in connection with the restructuring of obligations and provision of state support to airBaltic, and for the Ministry of Finance in a complex dispute with former shareholders of Parex Banka.
While at ZAB Ellex Kļaviņš, Raivis worked in the Banking and Finance practice group and was also extensively involved in landmark dispute resolution work, representing clients in several landmark and precedent-setting cases. For instance, he successfully represented major shopping centers in Constitutional Court proceedings.
In April 2022, he joined ZAB BDO Law as Head of Legal, leading a team of over 10 lawyers and attorneys. In September 2023, he became an Associate Partner. His responsibilities included team management, client project oversight, quality control, internal policy development, strategic management, budget planning and control, team efficiency monitoring, financial analysis, product development, business development, team motivation and performance assessment, cooperation with other departments, PR, and human resources planning.
Since 2025, Raivis has been Managing Partner and CEO of his own law firm, Leimanis (www.leimanis.eu) which operates via virtual offices. He leads a team of 50+ legal, financial and tax experts in the Baltics and has built a network of 1000+ partner law firms worldwide. Therefore, his firm can effectively serve its clients' needs worldwide. "

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"Mission, Vision and Values and Business Principles of law firm Leimanis

Our mission is to provide exceptional services to our clients, ensuring the best results through diligent work and attention to detail, and guaranteeing unwavering loyalty throughout our collaboration. We strive to protect our clients' interests, ensure top-quality outcomes, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in every case we handle. Additionally, we are dedicated to giving back to society by providing support and legal assistance to those in need, fostering a fairer and more just community.

Our vision is to become the most preferred boutique business consulting firm in the Latvian market, renowned for its exceptional service and tailored solutions.

Our values and business principles are:

EXCELLENCE-DRIVEN
We strive for perfection and top quality in every service we provide.

CLIENT-CENTERED
We prioritize our clients' needs and work diligently to protect their interests.

RESULTS-ORIENTED
We focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for clients in a timely and efficient manner."