Liga Merwin is one of the most highly regarded competition law specialists with a deep knowledge of the financial, pharmaceutical, retail and energy sectors. Clients have entrusted her for 20 years with compliance of their daily business operations and when representing them in relations with institutions and courts.

Liga has been a leading attorney in various precedent-setting litigation cases related to competition law in Latvia, and has advised numerous clients in complex mergers and acquisitions cases – in particular regarding transaction structuring and merger clearance.

She has been the managing partner at Ellex in Latvia since 2018.

Bar Admissions
2000, Attorney at Law (Latvia)

Education
2005 University of London Kings College, UK (Diploma in EU Competition Law)
2003 Academy of European Law, Competition Law courses, Germany
2002 University of Latvia, Faculty of Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree
2000 University of Latvia, Faculty of Law, Professional law degree (dipl.iur.)

Professional Associations
International Bar Association (IBA)


Professional Activities and Experience
2000 to date - Ellex Latvia office (previously LAWIN Klavins & Slaidins) (2006 to date - Partner )
2000 - 2003 Lecturer on Theory of Law, University of Latvia, Faculty of Law, Riga, Latvia
1996 - 2000 Associate, Blukis, Elksne & Rozenfelds, Riga, Latvia