Liene Krumina – Strategic Corporate, ESG & Cross-Border Business Lawyer

Recent legal expertise and achievements

• Cross-border M&A in Finland. Advised one of Latvia’s leading wood industry groups on their first M&A transaction in Finland, guiding the client through due diligence, regulatory analysis and transaction documentation. Read more about our services: Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Establishing foreign companies in Finland. Assisted international corporations with establishing a corporate presence in Finland, including company formation, governance structures and compliance. See: Corporate Law & Governance.
• Employment law & collective bargaining advisory. Provided guidance on Finnish employment legislation, collective agreements, HR compliance and workplace policies. Learn more: Employment Law Advisory.
• Commercial contracts & business documentation. Drafted and negotiated service agreements, distribution agreements, manager contracts and subcontracting arrangements. Explore our contract services: Commercial Contracts & Agreements.

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Languages

• Latvian
• English
• Russian
• Finnish

Career

• LKOS Law Office (2015–present) – Managing Partner, cross-border business law, ESG advisory, corporate governance and international assignments.
• Borenius Attorneys at Law, Finland (2013) – Experience in Finnish corporate and commercial legal matters.
• Borenius Latvia (now Cobalt Legal) (2008–2013) – Corporate, commercial and international business law advisory.
• Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia (2007–2008) – Public sector legal work and regulatory analysis.

Education

• Certified Board Member Course, Finland Chamber of Commerce (2024) – governance, ESG oversight, strategic board work.
• Triple Crown MBA (with honours), Aalto University Executive Education (2023) – strategic management, leadership, sustainability.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Latvia (2010).

Memberships

• Finnish–Latvian Trade Association – Member of the Board, Vice Chair; active in cross-border business development and Baltic–Nordic cooperation.
• Latvian Collegium of Sworn Advocates – Bar admission (2013).

Professional Experience

Liene Krumina advises international companies on all aspects of cross-border commercial, corporate, ESG, employment and contract law. She specialises in supporting foreign corporations entering the Finnish market, establishing local operations, managing compliance obligations and aligning business structures with Finnish law.

Her expertise spans cross-border M&A, employment law, commercial contracts, ESG & sustainability advisory, and strategic legal risk management for international organisations.

Liene regularly assists clients in drafting employment and manager contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements and subcontracting frameworks. She also advises on corporate governance, decision-making structures and compliance for companies scaling their presence in the Finnish and Baltic markets.

Prior to joining LKOS Law Office, Liene worked at one of Latvia’s leading law firms and later at a major Finnish business law firm. She brings extensive hands-on experience in Baltic–Nordic market entry, legal project management and strategic legal support for growth-minded organisations. Liene serves as the firm’s Managing Partner.

She holds a Master of Laws from the University of Latvia and a Triple Crown accredited MBA from Aalto University Executive Education.

Areas of Specialisation

Liene Krumina combines cross-border legal expertise with strategic business insight, supporting international companies operating in Finland and the Baltic region. Her focus areas include corporate governance, ESG & sustainability, employment law, and commercial contracts.

• Cross-border corporate & commercial law – advising Baltic and international companies on Finnish market entry, corporate structuring and regulatory requirements.
• M&A advisory – due diligence, transaction execution, leadership support and integration planning for foreign investors entering the Finnish market.
• ESG & sustainability strategy – practical ESG frameworks, compliance readiness, sustainability reporting and competitiveness-driven ESG integration. Explore: our ESG services.
• Employment law & HR compliance – drafting employment agreements, manager contracts, workplace policies, and supporting companies navigating collective bargaining obligations.
• Commercial contract drafting & negotiation – distribution agreements, service agreements, subcontracting structures and cross-border commercial arrangements.
• Corporate governance & compliance – board advisory, reporting obligations, internal controls, and sustainable governance practices supporting long-term business growth.
• International business expansion – hands-on support for establishing and scaling business operations in Finland. Read more: company formation & corporate governance.

Sustainable Business Practices

Liene Krumina was featured in the “An Hour With a Manager” podcast, discussing sustainability, leadership and the practical steps companies can take to integrate ESG into their business strategy. Listen to the episode on Spotify: HERE.