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Practice areas

  • Banking & finance

    Banking & finance

    Finance, Banking, Securities, Insurance, Investment, Insolvency, Debt restructuring and recovery_

    We advise banks and other financial institutions in all matters related to financial transactions and supervision. International publications recognise LEADELL offices as among leading law firms in advising on debt restructuring and rescheduling. The experience gained by advising leading banks of the Baltics allows our team to adequately address the interests of all parties to a transaction, as well as requirements applicable to them. Our team is also competent in counselling on fintech matters that have arisen due to the radical changes in traditional financial services caused by digital innovations.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Corporate & commercial

    Corporate & commercial

    Corporate governance, Public procurement, Public-private partnerships, Transactions and trade, M&A, Competition, Employment, Migration, Transport

    Our group of specialists provides top-quality counselling on various aspects of corporate and commercial law: corporate governance, transactions and trade (including M&A), public procurement, public-private partnerships, competition etc. Our clients range from some of the biggest companies in the market to small start-ups, and thus the issues that we advise them on vary respectively. Our competence has been consistently recognized to be one of the best in the market by the annual international publications.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Dispute resolution

    Dispute resolution

    Litigation, Arbitration, Alternative dispute resolution, Family and inheritance, Enforcement, White-collar crimes

    We have a comprehensive practice in litigation, arbitration, as well as out-of-court debt recovery. Our attorneys are regularly acting as arbitrators, conciliators and bankruptcy trustees. Many of our cases have principally changed the interpretation of law, being often also of interest to the general public. International publications have, for years, recognised us as among top dispute resolution firms on the market.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • IT & intellectual property

    IT & intellectual property

    Information technology, Telecommunications, Media, Intellectual property

    We keep up with the times and acknowledge the vast use of information technologies and the growing importance of intellectual property in today’s business. With individual approach and by looking from clients’ perspective, our team can provide advice on all aspects related to information technologies and intellectual property. We combine our knowledge of conventional business transactions with an in-depth understanding of the related technical aspects. Our attorneys are recognised for having experience e.g. in legal aspects of cloud computing, software licencing and patent registration.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Health care, Medical & pharmaceuticals

    We provide legal advice and represent our clients in all matters related to pharmaceuticals, which is one of the fastest growing industries with rapidly changing rules and regulations that varies from one country to another. Our attorneys, in cooperation with medical field professionals, advise on a regular basis on the requirements for manufacturing medical products, the promotion of medical products and requirements for performance of clinical trials. We also have a comprehensive practice in representing clients in medical malpractice cases.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Real estate & construction

    Real estate & construction

    Construction, Zoning and planning, Infrastructure, Environment, Real estate

    Our practice includes counselling on a variety of real estate related issues: real estate development (i.a. zoning & planning, permits, infrastructure, construction contracts, financing, environment), rights and obligations stemming from ownership (e.g. co-ownership, servitudes, access roads), as well as rent and lease of immovables. International publications have, for years, recognised our professionalism in dealing with these matters.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Regulatory & compliance

    Regulatory & compliance

    Energy, Data protection, Consumer protection, Sports, Administrative proceedings

    Given the ever-expanding set of local and international rules and regulations which impact the daily lives of companies of all sizes, compliance has been getting more and more attention as a potential source of corporate issues. Our team of specialists has vast experience in helping our clients to understand and deal as efficiently as possible with all the rules and regulations that apply to them.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
  • Tax

    Tax

    Tax, Customs

    Our tax specialists, some with prior experience of working for the tax authorities, advise and represent clients in all issues related to tax and customs law: structuring transactions, relations with tax authorities and tax disputes (i.a. tax crimes). The vast and highly recognised experience with tax disputes allows us to foresee and address the potential risks already prior to executing transactions.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Kārlis Vītols
    • Ilze Jankeviča
    Senior Associates
    • Jānis Meija
    Lawyers
    • Lauris Broks
    • Artūrs Rubins
    • Gunita Vītola
    Legal assistants
    • Paula Paidere
    Support staff
    • Liene Vītola
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Ilze Jankeviča

Partner Latvia | Riga
Phone: +371 67844977 Email: ilze.jankevica@leadell.com

Languages

  • Latvian
  • Russian
  • English

Education

  • 2008

    University of Latvia, Latvia (LL.M.)

  • 2006

    University of Latvia, Latvia (qualification of lawyer, LL.B.)

Job experience

  • 2018 - ...

    Law Firm LEADELL Vītols, Partner

  • 2010 - 2018

    Certified Insolvency Administrator

  • 2011 - 2017

    Law Firm Fogels, Vītols un Paipa, Senior Associate

  • 2008 - 2011

    Individually Practicing Attorney at Law

  • 2010

    SIA “Kurzemes Namu Apsaimniekotājs”, Legal Department Director

  • 2006 - 2007

    Executive Board of Riga Kurzemes district, Legal Department Director

  • 2003 - 2006

    Riga City Zemgale District Court, Assistant of Chief Justice

  • 2001 - 2003

    Riga City Zemgale District Court, Assistant of Judge

  • 2000 - 2001

    Riga City Zemgale District Court, Court Session Secretary

Recognitions

  • 2022

    Legal 500 recognizes LEADELL Vītols for assisting clients with the drafting of employment contracts, as well as handling restructurings and dismissals. Ilze Jankevica, who leads the Employment team, is very strong in cross-border matters involving new market entrants, non-residents, and workers who are employed across more than one state. In the area of Banking, Finance, and Capital markets Ilze Jankevica has expertise in acquisition, asset, and trade finance. Ilze Jankevica is also notably strong in administrative proceedings

    Our client says: “I have the most experience with Ilze Jankevica and Karlis Vitols. Both are exceptional professionals with a noticeable passion for what they do.”

  • 2021

    Legal 500 recognises Ilze Jankeviča as a recommended expert in such practice areas as Employment, Banking, Finance and Capital markets as well as Dispute resolution. She has advised on issues such as employee documents and agreements and NDAs, as well as contentious matters involving terminations etc.. As a disputes specialist, she leads the Employment team and has acted on employment cases at the Supreme Court level. Ilze also has an expertise in cross-border cases.

  • 2017

    Legal 500 recognises Ilze Jankeviča as a "real expert" in banking, finance and capital markets, as well as recommends her in dispute resolution, including disputes related to dept recovery, construction and real estate.

  • 2016

    Legal 500 recommends in dispute resolution, as well as banking and finance. Particularly emphasized the ability to solve large scale debt recovery proceedings as well as real estate and employment dispute proceedings.

  • 2015

    Legal 500 recognises as an expert in banking and finance as well as in dispute resolution. Legal 500 states that Ilze Jankeviča: “successfully reacts to changes”, “provides solutions very quickly”.

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Publications

  • Employment: Two notices of termination for one employee (magazine "iTiesibas", 2022)

  • Employment: When does the notice of termination take effect during a probationary period? (magazine "iTiesibas", 2022)

  • Employment: Does the period of suspension from work grant the right to annual leave? (magazine “iFinanses,” 2022)

  • Employment: How to agree on the circulation of electronic documents with an employee? (magazine "iTiesibas", 2022)

  • Employment: Topical mistakes in employment contracts (magazine "iTiesibas", 2022)

  • Employment: Similarities and differences in the vaccination of employees in the Baltic States (news service "Delfi.lv", magazine "iTiesibas", 2021)

  • Employment: Order declaring a state of emergency: aftermath for employment relations (magazine “Jurista vārds”, 2021)

  • Employment: Alternative information to be included in the employment contract (magazine "iTiesibas", 2021)

  • Employment: Employment contract – working time, leave, for giving the notice of termination (magazine "iTiesibas", 2021)

  • Employment: Employment contract - the commencement of the employment relationship (magazine "iTiesibas", 2021)

  • Employment: Employment contract - position and remuneration (magazine "iTiesibas", 2021)

  • "Specialized courts have their benefits as well as risks" (newspaper "Dienas bizness", 19th of January, 2017)

  • Employment: Should the employer pay for furlough if it occurred due to the employee's fault? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2020)

  • Employment: Should the employer correct an old salary calculation error? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2019)

  • Employment: Latest case law concerning labor law (magazine “iTiesības,” 2019)

  • When can the court of the first instance for disputes be specified in contracts? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Employment: May an employment contract be concluded with a person who has a certificate of incapacity for work? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Banking, Finance & Capital markets: Debtor’s action in bad faith (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Corporate, Commercial, and M&A: Does the processing of the client’s data require the consent of the data subject? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Banking, Finance & Capital markets: Creditor's claim in case of self-liquidation of the credit institution (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Employment: Can the employer inspect the belongings of an employee? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Employment: How to prove that an employee is under the influence of alcohol? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Who inherits the company? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • What is an honest and careful manager? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • What is an honest and careful manager? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Employment: Notice of termination by an employer during the probationary period - what documents should be prepared (magazine “iTiesības,” 2018)

  • Employment: The age of children specified in the Labor Law - up to or including? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2017)

  • Employment: When a contract can be revoked? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2017)

  • How to recruit? (magazine “iTiesības,” 2017)

  • “If and how one’s legal capacity can be limited?” (newspaper "Ievas padomu avīze", 19th of April, 2017)

  • "Guarantor – hostage of a debt?” (newspaper "Ievas padomu avīze", 5th of April, 2017)

  • “Liability of guarantor if principal debtor has been acquitted from obligations in insolvency proceedings” (magazine “Jurista Vārds”, 12th of January, 2016)

  • “Autumn in anticipation of courts” (newspaper “Dienas bizness”, 3rd of September, 2015)

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Membership

  • 2008

    Latvian Bar Association

Practice areas

  • Administrative proceedings
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Arbitration
  • Banking
  • Consumer protection
  • Data protection
  • Debt restructuring and recovery
  • Employment
  • Enforcement
  • Family and inheritance
  • Finance
  • Information technology
  • Insolvency
  • Insurance
  • Investment
  • Litigation
  • Media
  • Securities
  • Telecommunications
  • White-collar crimes
Partners
  • Kārlis Vītols
  • Ilze Jankeviča
Senior Associates
  • Jānis Meija
Lawyers
  • Lauris Broks
  • Artūrs Rubins
  • Gunita Vītola
Legal assistants
  • Paula Paidere
Support staff
  • Liene Vītola
  • 5A Blaumana street 40,
  • Riga, Latvia, LV-1011
  • Phone: +371 6784 4977
  • E-mail: riga@leadell.com