Corporate/Commercial
Europe Guide 2024 : Estonia
Band 1
Email address
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+372 665 1888About
Provided by COBALT
We have a leading M&A practice with a large and mature team. Our M&A transactions experience includes work on transactions in virtually every industry, including IT, real estate, banking and other financial services, energy, production, wholesale, retail, pharmaceuticals, transport, telecommunications and media. We provide legal support for major domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, private equity capital investments, joint ventures, management buyouts and restructuring processes. COBALT has led a number of the largest local and cross-border transactions in the recent years.
Recent work highlights:
- Advised Combiwood Group on acquiring the Estonian wood supply business from Metsä Group
- Advised the sole owner of Avalanche Laboratory OÜ on selling the company to Insuro Technologies
- Advised the shareholders of TMB Element on selling its shares to INHUS
- Advised Warmeston OÜ on acquiring Brocēni cogeneration plant and pellet factory in Latvia from Enefit Green
Chambers Review
COBALT is an esteemed law firm which is routinely retained by domestic and international clients operating in the financial services, advertising and agricultural industries to handle significant M&A on both the buy and sell sides. The team is highly skilled in advising on private equity and venture capital investments, often involving startup companies.
Work Highlights
- COBALT advised Avena Nordic Grain on the sale of its Estonian and Lithuanian grain trade businesses to Scandagra Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is able to provide very timely and practical solutions without losing the legal sophistication and substance."
"They really like to deep-dive into specific issues and bring examples of legal precedents. We also like that they provide a personal touch. They cover a broad range of legal practices."
"COBALT provides very strong client service and the advice is delivered to an international standard."
"The department has diverse experience and there is proper delegation within the team. The lawyers are always reliable."
"The team is able to provide very timely and practical solutions without losing the legal sophistication and substance."
"They really like to deep-dive into specific issues and bring examples of legal precedents. We also like that they provide a personal touch. They cover a broad range of legal practices."
"COBALT provides very strong client service and the advice is delivered to an international standard."
"The department has diverse experience and there is proper delegation within the team. The lawyers are always reliable."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Simovart is department co-head of COBALT and is regarded as a highly knowledgeable lawyer in M&A. His broad range of sector expertise includes gambling, energy and infrastructure.
"Martin Simovart is available to lead when needed."
"He is one of the most experienced lawyers in the Estonian market, with longstanding experience in international deals. He is also very easy to work with."
"Martin provides strong support."
Market-leading practitioner Peeter Kutman works on larger transactions in the Estonian market, frequently representing investors. He is active across a range of industries, with a particular focus on technology and e-commerce.
"Peeter Kutman is always available for us to make things happen. He is very diligent, experienced and provides good support and great expertise. He is a trusted adviser."
"He has longstanding experience and deep knowledge in various fields."