Practice Expertise

  • Corporate and M&A
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Information Technology & Communications
  • Intellectual Property

Areas of Practice

  • Corporate and M&A
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Information Technology & Communications
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • View More

WSG Practice Industries

WSG Leadership

  • Patent Law Group - Member
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group - Member

Profile

Mikijs Zimecs specialises in IT and data protection law and has an in-depth legal knowledge about data protection matters in Latvia and the European Union and has wide insight in the fields of information security and technology, which allows him to provide the client with comprehensive advice. His level of expertise is confirmed by Data Protection Officer's certificate issued by the Latvian Data State Inspectorate. Also, Mikijs is experienced in various other legal fields such as commercial law, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property protection. He is participating in national and cross-border transactions and advises companies on the implementation of new technologies into their businesses.

Education
2017-2018 University of Tartu, M.A. Information Technology Law
2017 Data State Inspectorate certified Data Protection Officer, certification No.137
2015-2017 Riga Graduate School of Law, LL.M in International and European Law, degree with merit
2012-2015 Riga Graduate School of Law, LL.B. Law and Business

Areas of Practice

  • Corporate and M&A
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Information Technology & Communications
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Professional Career


Professional Activities and Experience
2018 to date - Associate, Ellex Klavins
2017-2018 Lawyer, PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal (Latvia)
2015-2017 Junior Lawyer, PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal (Latvia)


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