Armands Skudra is a partner with extensive practical experience in handling sophisticated and responsible assignments, concentrating in the field of corporate law, M&A, banking, public procurement, competition law and aviation law. Mr. Skudra has advised large international banking institutions such as The Bank of New York Mellon, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, MasterCard International, General Electric Capital, PK Air Finance, Nordea, multinational corporations such as Accenture, PKN Orlen, Telenor, McCain Foods, Stockmann, British Telecom, Philips, Dredging International N.V. and some of the largest Latvian companies such as Latvian Shipping Company, Riga Commercial Port Ltd.
Mr. Skudra was involved in complex merger and acquisition transactions in such sectors as port infrastructure, telecommunications, media and real estate development. Mr. Skudra has dealt extensively with acquisition financing, derivatives and syndicated lending transactions, Mr. Skudra has consulted on major procurement projects related to public transportation, construction and public utilities. Mr. Skudra has provided legal guidance to substantial direct foreign investment and joint venture projects in Latvia. As an outside expert Mr. Skudra has counseled the Bank of Latvia on developing legal framework for inter-bank settlements and the Securities Market Commission on regulation mechanism for mortgage notes. Armands Skudra is also lecturing on subjects of business law and is the author of several publications in the field of corporate and banking law. Mr. Skudra is Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Law Fellow.
• New York University Law School, LL.M Business Law, 1994
• University of Latvia Law Faculty, LL.B, 1992, cum laude
• Latvia
• New York (USA)
• Latvian, English, Russian
Armands Skudra is a partner with extensive practical experience in handling sophisticated and responsible assignments, concentrating in the field of corporate law, M&A, banking, public procurement, competition law and aviation law. Mr. Skudra has advised large international banking institutions such as The Bank of New York Mellon, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, MasterCard International, General Electric Capital, PK Air Finance, Nordea, multinational corporations such as Accenture, PKN Orlen, Telenor, McCain Foods, Stockmann, British Telecom, Philips, Dredging International N.V. and some of the largest Latvian companies such as Latvian Shipping Company, Riga Commercial Port Ltd.
Mr. Skudra was involved in complex merger and acquisition transactions in such sectors as port infrastructure, telecommunications, media and real estate development. Mr. Skudra has dealt extensively with acquisition financing, derivatives and syndicated lending transactions, Mr. Skudra has consulted on major procurement projects related to public transportation, construction and public utilities. Mr. Skudra has provided legal guidance to substantial direct foreign investment and joint venture projects in Latvia. As an outside expert Mr. Skudra has counseled the Bank of Latvia on developing legal framework for inter-bank settlements and the Securities Market Commission on regulation mechanism for mortgage notes. Armands Skudra is also lecturing on subjects of business law and is the author of several publications in the field of corporate and banking law. Mr. Skudra is Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Law Fellow.
• New York University Law School, LL.M Business Law, 1994
• University of Latvia Law Faculty, LL.B, 1992, cum laude
• Latvia
• New York (USA)
• Latvian, English, Russian
We have extended experience advising in Latvia major international aircraft owners, lessors and financiers on aviation law.
Expert guidance in Latvian banking law: from regulatory compliance to complex financial transactions, serving global institutions and local banks.
Guiding clients through Latvia's evolving competition landscape, ensuring compliance and representing interests before regulatory bodies and courts.
Tailored corporate solutions: guiding businesses through formation, operations, and complex transactions in Latvia's evolving regulatory environment.
Navigating Latvia's environmental regulations: from due diligence to compliance, ensuring sustainable business practices in the EU context.
Expert guidance in Latvian family and estate law: from prenuptial agreements to cross-border successions, ensuring your family's interests.
Guiding insurers through Latvia's regulatory maze: from licensing to dispute resolution, we've got you covered.
Guardians of innovation: From patents to trademarks, we shield your intellectual assets in Latvia's competitive market.
Guiding complex mergers and acquisitions in Latvia's dynamic post-soviet economy, from due diligence to regulatory compliance across vital sectors.
From energy to infrastructure: facilitating ambitious ventures in Latvia's dynamic economy with comprehensive legal and administrative support.
Integral tax guidance: minimizing exposure and maximizing benefits for corporate and individual clients in Latvia's evolving fiscal environment.
Seasoned advisors in Latvian telecommunications: facilitating major acquisitions, resolving regulatory disputes, and structuring joint ventures.
