Chambers Global 2026: Ellex strengthens its position as a leading Baltic law firm

Chambers & Partners has published the Chambers Global Guide 2026, once again recognising Ellex among the leading law firms in the Baltics in Corporate/Commercial and Dispute Resolution.

The 2026 results reflect the strength of Ellex as one integrated Baltic team, combining top-tier department rankings with broad individual recognition across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Across the Baltics, Corporate/Commercial practices are ranked in the top bands – Band 1 in Estonia and Lithuania and Band 2 in Latvia, while Dispute Resolution holds Band 1 positions in all three jurisdictions. In total, 27 Ellex lawyers are individually recognised. These results reflect Ellex’s continued leadership in complex cross-border transactions and high-stakes disputes across the region.

Corporate/Commercial:

Ellex in Estonia is represented by Ermo Kosk, Risto Vahimets, Sven Papp, Martin Käerdi and Ott Aava.

Ellex in Latvia is represented by Filips Kļaviņš, Raimonds Slaidiņš and Sarmis Spilbergs.

Ellex in Lithuania is represented by Rolandas Valiūnas, Paulius Gruodis, Robertas Čiočys, Ramūnas Petravičius, Rūta Armonė and Žilvinas Zinkevičius.

Dispute Resolution:

Ellex in Estonia is represented by Arne Ots, Toomas Vaher and Anton Sigal.

Ellex in Latvia is represented by Jevgēnijs Salims and Daiga Zivtiņa.

Ellex in Lithuania is represented by  Valentinas Mikelėnas, Vilija Vaitkutė Pavan, Egidijus Baranauskas, Miroslav Nosevič, Giedrė Aukštuolienė, Tadas Varapnickas, Rūta Jasilionė and Simona Budreikaitė.

The rankings also demonstrate exceptional depth of talent. Multiple partners are recognised in Band 1, alongside distinctions such as Eminent Practitioner, Senior Statespeople, Band 2-4 rankings, as well as Up and Coming and Associates to Watch recognitions. This individual recognition highlights not only our established market leaders, but also the next generation of legal talent shaping the future of our firm and the region.

A ranking in the Chambers Global Guide is based on extensive independent research and client feedback across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide, and is regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the legal profession. The 2026 results reaffirm Ellex’s commitment to delivering strategic and client-focused legal solutions across the Baltics.

You can explore the full Chambers Global Guide 2026 rankings HERE.