ZAB PwC Legal

What ZAB PwC Legal does

ZAB PwC Legal (legal name: ZAB PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal SIA) is a full-service law firm headquartered in Riga, Latvia, operating as a member firm of the PwC global legal network. Founded around 2014, the firm employs approximately 19 staff and lists 12-14 lawyers and support professionals on its website, including certified advocates (zvērināti advokāti). It offers 17 distinct practice areas covering corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, labor law, immigration, real estate and construction, tax law, AML compliance, data protection, EU law, public procurement, public-private partnerships, reorganization and restructuring (including TAP/ĀTAP insolvency proceedings), dispute resolution, intellectual property, and financial law.

The firm delivers legal services directly to clients and through referrals across the PwC network of more than 4,000 lawyers in 90 countries, integrating its legal expertise with PwC Latvia's tax, audit, and consulting practices. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales: large enterprises and SMEs are primary segments, with individuals and public-sector entities as secondary. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, billed through professional service fees tied to project complexity and scope; multi-year engagements are noted. Technology assets are limited to two self-service assessment tools (an AML Calculator and a GDPR Gap Assessment Tool); no proprietary AI or platform architecture is documented.

The firm operates from a single Riga office (Marijas iela 2A) and does not publicly report revenue as a PwC member firm. Its distribution advantage stems almost entirely from the PwC network rather than its own headcount, and its competitive positioning relies on combining Latvian jurisdictional expertise with the PwC brand and cross-border capacity.

Name

ZAB PwC Legal

Legal name

ZAB PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal SIA

Website

https://pwclegal.lv

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZAB PwC Legal is a Riga-based, full-service Latvian law firm and member of the PwC global legal network, providing 17 practice areas spanning corporate, M&A, tax, AML, and EU law to enterprises, SMEs, and public-sector clients in Latvia and across 90 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

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Financial Crime, AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Risk, Compliance & Governance Advisory

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Regulatory & Compliance Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

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Third-Party Risk, Vendor Due Diligence & Supply Chain Compliance

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) & Legal Tech

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law
• M&A transaction support
• Regulatory compliance
• Dispute resolution

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Professional Services: Full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal services including corporate law, M&A, competition law, labor law, immigration law, real estate, tax law, AML compliance, data protection, EU law, public procurement, PPP, restructuring and insolvency, dispute resolution, and financial law. Revenue generated through professional service fees for legal consulting, representation, and advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZAB PwC Legal (ZAB PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal SIA) is a full-service law firm in Latvia operating as a member of the PwC global legal network of more than 4,000 lawyers in 90 countries. The firm provides legal advisory, representation, and consulting across 17 practice areas including corporate law, M&A, dispute resolution, tax law, financial law, EU law, public procurement, data protection, competition law, labor law, immigration, real estate and construction, AML compliance, reorganization and restructuring, and public-private partnerships, collaborating with PwC tax, finance, and consulting experts for cross-border engagements.

Product overview

ZAB PwC Legal is a forward-looking law firm (Zvērinātu advokātu birojs) that is part of the global PwC network, combining modern business approaches with extensive experience to provide innovative, commercially grounded, and efficient legal solutions. The firm operates as a unified platform offering 17 distinct legal service practice areas, including Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Financial Law, Tax Law, EU Law, Public Procurement, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Real Estate and Construction, Preventive Debt Restructuring/TAP/ĀTAP and Insolvency, Public-Private Partnership, Competition Law, AML Services, Reorganization and Restructuring, and M&A Transaction Management. The integrated approach allows cross-practice collaboration with PwC experts in finance, tax, business, and management consulting, providing comprehensive support across all legal and business challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immigration Law Services (Imigrācijas tiesības) Comprehensive immigration legal services including short-term (C-category) and long-term (D-category) visas, residence permits, EU Blue Card applications, intra-corporate transfer (ICT) permits, and legal representation in challenging adverse immigration decisions, for employers and foreign nationals operating in Latvia.
• Dispute Resolution and Court Representation (Strīdu risināšana un pārstāvība tiesā) Full-spectrum dispute resolution including strategy, out-of-court negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and representation in Latvian courts, administrative courts, the Constitutional Court, the EU Court, the European Court of Human Rights, and international arbitration courts.
• Financial Law Services (Finanšu tiesības) Financial services regulation, capital markets, funds, fintech, venture capital, asset and project financing, AML and sanctions advisory covering licensing, compliance, product development, and regulatory relations for financial institutions and fintechs.
• Tax Law Services (Nodokļu tiesības) Comprehensive tax law services covering international tax planning and structuring, tax dispute resolution, independent legal review, business restructuring and reorganization, regulatory compliance, tax legal opinions, and VAT registration, for corporate and individual taxpayers.
• European Union Law Services (Eiropas Savienības tiesības) EU law advisory covering due diligence, sectoral policy, EU fund projects, environmental law compliance, state aid assessment, and protection of free movement rights for services and goods across EU member states.
• Public Procurement Services (Publiskie iepirkumi) Legal support for public procurement processes including review of procurement documents, preparation of company procurement documents, preparation of questions for contracting authorities, and representation for contracting authorities, for bidders and contracting entities.
• Data Protection Services (Datu aizsardzība) GDPR compliance services including data protection system establishment, DPO services, cybersecurity and data incident solutions, litigation support, complaint handling, and GDPR compliance audits.
• Intellectual Property Services (Intelektuālais īpašums) IP-related services including tax consulting, transfer pricing, accounting and IP valuation, licensing and royalty assessment, client representation in courts, and business structuring including reorganizations involving IP assets.
• Corporate Law Services (Korporatīvās tiesības) Commercial law services covering commercial transactions, corporate reorganization and restructuring, corporate governance, and professional assistance in complex transaction management and daily legal support.
• Labor Law Services (Darba tiesības) Comprehensive labor law services including employee posting, work document preparation, due diligence, occupational safety, labor dispute resolution, and compliance with employment regulations.
• Real Estate and Construction Services (Nekustamais īpašums un būvniecība) Full-service real estate and construction legal support covering due diligence, transactions, M&A, contracts, investments, financing, development, land matters, planning, zoning, leases, mortgages, environmental law, and construction-related representation.
• Preventive Debt Restructuring, Legal Protection (TAP/ĀTAP) and Insolvency Services Comprehensive insolvency and restructuring services including preventive restructuring, protective supervision (TAP/ĀTAP) monitoring and administration, creditor protection, recovery plans, cross-border debt collection, distressed asset acquisition and divestiture, collateral resolution, and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Public and Private Partnership Services (Publiskā un privātā partnerība) PPP legal services covering public-private cooperation model development, state contract award procedures, PPP content development and contract management, tender documentation, technical and financial proposal preparation, tax risk analysis, and court representation.
• Competition Law Services (Konkurences tiesības) Competition law advisory covering risk management, prevention, market position assessment, contract review, Competition Council investigations, employee training, internal audits, and representation in competition proceedings.
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Services Anti-money laundering compliance and legal services including employee training, internal control system evaluation, risk analysis implementation, documentation review, third-party due diligence, internal investigations, and AML prevention analysis.
• Reorganization and Restructuring Services (Reorganizācija un restrukturizācija) Reorganization and restructuring legal services including representation in insolvency and restructuring processes, cross-border debt collection, company reorganization, distressed asset acquisition and divestiture, company rescue measures, and collateral resolution.
• M&A Transaction Management Services (M&A darījumu vadības pakalpojumi) Mergers and acquisitions transaction management services provided in collaboration with PwC network experts in finance, tax, business, and management consulting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pro bono support program for businesses in financial difficulty offering free consultations on debt restructuring and financial recovery

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PwC Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC Legal Latvija is an integral part of the PwC global network comprising 4000+ lawyers in 90 countries. The firm collaborates closely with PwC experts in finance, tax, business consulting, and technology to provide comprehensive legal solutions. This integration enables cross-border legal services and access to specialized expertise across multiple jurisdictions.
• PwC LatviacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC Legal Latvija works closely with PwC Latvia operations including tax, audit, and consulting divisions to deliver integrated professional services to clients in Latvia and internationally.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PwC Legal (other countries): Other PwC legal member firms across the network (90 countries, 4000+ lawyers). Same brand, network, and integrated service model as ZAB PwC Legal, but with broader geographic and practice scale.
• EY Law: Big Four legal network offering multidisciplinary legal-tax-advisory services across Europe. Competes with PwC Legal on integrated cross-border mandates in the Baltic and wider EU.
• Deloitte Legal: Big Four legal network offering legal services globally with cross-border reach. Competes with PwC Legal for integrated professional services mandates, particularly on M&A and regulatory matters.
• KPMG Law: Big Four legal network offering legal services across multiple jurisdictions. Competes with PwC Legal for multidisciplinary legal-tax-advisory engagements involving Latvian clients or cross-border Baltic mandates.

Regional players

• BDO Law Latvia: Mid-tier professional services network's legal arm in Latvia. Competes with PwC Legal on SME and mid-market legal mandates, though with a smaller cross-border footprint.
• Triniti (formerly TRINITI Law & Tax): Baltic Law & Tax firm combining legal, tax, and business advisory in the region. Overlaps with PwC Legal's integrated service model and competes for similar corporate clients in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

Direct peers

• Sorainen: Leading Baltic law firm headquartered in the region with offices in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Belarus. Direct competitor to PwC Legal Latvia on cross-border M&A, corporate, and regulatory mandates.
• TGS Baltic: Unified Baltic law firm operating from Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Direct peer offering comparable full-service legal support to mid-market and large corporate clients in the region.
• Ellex: Major Baltic law firm operating across Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania with a full-service practice. Competes directly with PwC Legal Latvia on corporate, M&A, dispute resolution, and regulatory work.
• Cobalt Legal: Top-tier Baltic law firm with offices in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Belarus. Competes head-to-head with PwC Legal Latvia on large cross-border mandates and complex corporate transactions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PwCLegalLatvia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zab-pwc-legal
• Instagraminstagram.com/pwc_latvija

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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