Agris Repšs
Partner, Sworn Advocate
Agris Repšs is a partner and sworn advocate whose main specialisation is dispute resolution. He represents clients in courts, arbitration and negotiations.
Before co-founding DARE Legal, he spent many years at Sorainen, where he was a partner and headed the Latvian dispute resolution practice. During this time he gained extensive experience in commercial and cross-border disputes, as well as in a wide range of business matters.
Agris holds an LL.M. in International Business Law from Central European University in Budapest and was a visiting scholar at Cornell Law School in the United States. He is a co-author of several legal publications and books, and his work has been recognised by the international legal rankings Chambers, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers.
He looks at every situation beyond the purely legal question. For him, it is important to understand the client’s goals, assess the options and work together to find the solution best suited to the specific situation.
Experience
2025Establishing a franchise model for the growth of an entertainment business
Entertainment and services
A rapidly growing company in the entertainment sector wished to expand its operations by establishing a franchise model for its active leisure centres.
We developed the legal structure of the franchise system and prepared the franchise agreement and other required documentation. The aim was to create a clear legal basis for the company's growth and cooperation with future franchisees.
The client is already using the developed franchise system in its operations. The company's centres operate in two Latvian cities, and the first franchise agreement has been concluded.
2025Commercial disputes in aviation supply chains
Manufacturing and trade
Several companies in the aviation sector, including parts manufacturers and suppliers, faced commercial disputes concerning unpaid amounts for delivered goods. The disputes involved international supply chains and the performance of contractual obligations between commercial partners.
For each matter, we developed an appropriate dispute-resolution strategy, represented clients in negotiations and litigation, and provided support with debt recovery. In our work, we took account of the specific features of the aviation sector, as well as the fact that disputes frequently involved several jurisdictions and different supply-chain participants.
Successful dispute resolutions were achieved for the client, protecting its commercial interests and promoting performance of contractual obligations.
2024International construction dispute in SCC arbitration
Real estate and construction
During the implementation of a significant real estate project, a dispute arose between the employer and the main contractor regarding performance of the construction contract. The disagreement concerned design documentation, including technical solutions, as well as payment for completed construction works. Due to deficiencies in the documentation and delayed payments, the main contractor suspended the works and terminated the contract. The dispute was heard by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (SCC).
We represented the client in the arbitration proceedings and advised on the allocation of liability for design errors, the allocation of contractual risks, suspension of construction works and termination of the contract, as well as unpaid amounts, contractual penalties, default interest and the enforcement of guarantees.
2023International goods supply dispute in SCC arbitration
Manufacturing and trade
An international trading company supplied goods worth more than USD 1 million to a foreign commercial partner. Following delivery, a payment dispute arose and was heard by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (SCC).
We represented the client in the arbitration proceedings, substantiating its right to receive payment and to suspend further deliveries due to a fundamental breach of contract. We also assessed issues relating to interest, contractual penalties and joint and several liability. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) applied to the dispute.
A favourable outcome was achieved for the client.