Sergejs Petrovs is a qualified attorney-at-law admitted to the Latvian Bar, with more than 25 years of legal experience. He is a partner at NJORD Law Firm Latvia, where he heads and oversees the work of several key departments, including Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Regulatory & Compliance, and Public Procurement.

‘Sergejs Petrovs – extremely experienced and a very good negotiator.’ (Legal 500)

Litigation & Commercial Disputes
Sergejs heads and manages NJORD’s full-spectrum litigation practice. His team handles complex disputes across civil, administrative, and criminal law (white-collar crimes), providing tailored legal representation to both domestic and international clients.
Teams litigation work spans key sectors such as:
Transportation & Insurance
Technology & Manufacturing

IP & Media Disputes, including trademark, design, and copyright claims
White-Collar Crimes, including economic and corporate crime, with a special focus on anti-money Laundering (AML) enforcement cases, especially where banks have seized or frozen client funds on suspicion of AML breaches and sanctions violations, particularly involving EU and international restrictions on trade, assets, and financial flows
Sergejs is recommended by Legal500 for his outstanding work in commercial litigation and intellectual property.

Head of IP, IT & Telecoms Department
As the head of NJORD’s Intellectual Property, IT, and Telecoms department, Sergejs is responsible for organizing, supervising, and strategically guiding the team’s work in:
Trademark and design registration and enforcement
Copyright, database, and domain name protection
Legal strategies for digital content and technology businesses
Representation before national courts and EUIPO
Under his leadership, the department advises a diverse client base in fashion, e-commerce, entertainment, software, and digital services.

Regulatory & Public Procurement Expertise
Sergejs also leads the firm’s regulatory and public procurement practice, providing legal support to contracting authorities and private companies in:
Procurement strategy and compliance with EU and national rules
Drafting and reviewing tender documents
Legal representation in procurement-related disputes
Advisory on state aid, competition, and sector-specific regulations
He is the co-author of a handbook on public procurement, further solidifying his standing as one of Latvia’s foremost experts in this field.

Certified in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Sergejs Petrovs holds the CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification and leads advisory efforts related to:
AML policy and internal control development
KYC and customer due diligence frameworks
Regulatory investigations and compliance audits
This certification complements his broader regulatory practice, positioning him as a trusted partner for businesses facing increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Strategic Leadership at NJORD
As one of NJORD Latvia’s most senior partners, Sergejs not only leads departments but also contributes to the firm’s strategic direction, quality standards, and client service model.

Fluent in Latvian, Russian, and English, Sergejs supports clients ranging from high-growth startups to multinational corporations, offering precise, business-focused legal solutions tailored to today’s regulatory and commercial challenges.