LAWIN – internationally highest ranked business law firm in the Baltics - was launched in 2004 by Lepik & Luhaaar (Estonia), Klavins & Slaidins (Latvia) and Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir partneriai (Lithuania) – leading law firms in each jurisdiction since their very foundation in the beginning of 1990‘s.

For nearly two decades, our practices and lawyers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are continuously top-ranked by the most prestigious international legal directories (Chambers Global and Europe, Legal 500 EMEA, IFLR 1000). Our most recent recognition includes „Law Firm of the Year 2011: Baltics” award for the legal innovation by IFLR.

LAWIN has earned its reputation by consistently being at the heart of the largest and most complex commercial and financial transactions in each jurisdiction and regionally; working with the largest foreign investors in the Baltic States, major local and international businesses, and governments in the Baltics. We pride ourselves with pro bono initiatives and active work to further the development of the local legal environment.

LAWIN is also the exclusive member for the Baltic States of Lex Mundi – the world’s leading association of independent law firms, and World Services Group (WSG). Lex Mundi member firms are admitted only after substantial due diligence and are subject to rigorous quality and peer review procedures in order to retain membership.

With over 140 legal professionals working in five practice groups, LAWIN is ideally positioned to provide the highest caliber, specialized legal services both domestically and on a pan-Baltic dimension.

• Year this Office was Established: 1990
• Lawyers Worldwide: 130

Languages: English, Estonian, Russian, German, French