JĀNIS JURKĀNS


Partner/ Attorney at Law

+371 67 365 865
+371 29 540 948
jurkans[at]cersjurkans.lv

Jānis Jurkāns, a sworn attorney and partner at the law office “CersJurkāns,” has been providing legal advice and representation in civil cases for over 20 years. His expertise extends to planning complex transactions, conducting negotiations, and finalizing contracts. Clients highly value Jānis for his business-oriented and strategic approach, as well as his rational perspective and patience in resolving civil disputes—both in court, including inheritance law cases, and through negotiations. Jānis has extensive experience in out-of-court dispute resolution, settlement negotiations, and litigation. His work spans not only civil and commercial disputes but also cases involving so-called "white-collar" criminal proceedings. This breadth of experience is a key factor in ensuring clients' goals are met and their legitimate interests are effectively protected. In addition to his expertise in insolvency proceedings and restructuring cases, Jānis is recognized as one of Latvia’s leading lawyers in real estate law, particularly in legal matters related to forestry. As the firm’s primary partner in international client relations, Jānis maintains strong professional connections with foreign lawyers. This network enables him to effectively handle cross-border legal matters not only within the European Union but also in the United States and Japan.


 
  • Representation of minority shareholders in the case of damages caused by the Management Board and the Supervisory Board Members of the Company
  • Representation in shareholder disputes
  • Representation in the cases for claiming damages based on the Group of companies law.
  • Representation of sellers in a major transaction for sale of a software company shares
  • Representation in major sales, acquisition or exchange transactions with real estate portfolios, including forest land portfolios
  • Representation of buyers in major transactions for acquisition of company shares
Education: Master’s degree in Law, University of Latvia

Languages: Latvian, English, Russian

Participation in professional organisations: Latvian Collegium of Sworn Advocates