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Cobalt, working with Clifford Chance, has advised Latvenergo on the successful issuance of its inaugural EUR 400 million five-year EU Green Bond bearing a 3.612% coupon. Tegos, working with Baker McKenzie, advised the arrangers and dealers, BNP Paribas and J.P. Morgan.

Sorainen has successfully represented Digmatix in obtaining a positive advance ruling from the Latvian tax authorities, confirming that the thin-capitalization exemption applies to interest payments made to an investment fund established in another EU member state.

Cobalt has advised Nextwood Two, a member of the HS Timber Group, on obtaining unconditional merger clearance from the Latvian Competition Council for the acquisition of Kurekss and its subsidiary Kurzemes Granulas.

Sorainen has advised Sodra Skogsagarna Ekonomisk Forening on the divestment of its Latvian and Estonian forest holding companies covering approximately 153,000 hectares to Ingka Investments via a transaction valued at EUR 720 million. Ellex advised Ingka.

Greenberg Traurig and Sorainen have advised the joint venture of Taaleri Energia and Lords LB Asset Management on the financing for the construction and operation of a 112-megawatt wind farm in Latvia, expected to generate approximately 283-gigawatt-hours annually. Clifford Chance and Tegos advised the banks involved.

In recent years, Latvia has faced various challenges in the energy sector while simultaneously transposing European Union regulations into national legislation. In May 2025, the Ministry of Climate and Energy (MoCE) developed long-term planning guidelines titled Energy Strategy Latvia 2025. This marks a significant step in implementing domestic energy policy, with the defined objectives including Latvia becoming a regional leader in energy pricing, achieving high energy self-sufficiency, and ensuring that the energy infrastructure in Latvia is used efficiently and sustainably.