FinTech Legal - Estonia
What the Team is Known For
COBALT is a pan-Baltic firm with a particularly strong presence in Estonia. The firm's banking and finance practice is known for handling complex FinTech financial regulatory matters, venture capital investments into FinTech companies, and licensing and registration.
Strengths
"COBALT have a unique mix of both legal and practical financial sector business side expertise; they have an in-depth understanding of the client's business environment."
"The COBALT team consists of the top experts in their field."
"COBALT have very professional and knowledgeable people. They are good to communicate with and responsive."
Work Highlights
COBALT advised start-up Salv Technologies on a EUR3.9 million investment round.
Notable Practitioners
Kristel Raidla-Talur co-chairs COBALT's banking and finance practice, and regularly advises clients in the FinTech industry on venture capital investments and financial regulatory matters. Raidla-Talur often advises on applications for operating licenses. "Kristel is very professional, responsive and communicates well."
Monika Koolmeister co-chairs COBALT's banking and finance practice, and is an experienced adviser on FinTech matters. Koolmeister regularly advises FinTech clients on VASP licensing matters. "Monika has a unique mix of skills allowing her to immediately understand the core of the topic at hand, and swiftly suggest and deliver solutions on time." "Monika is a pleasure to work with. She is always ready to help and provide solutions to the challenges at hand. Her work ethic is remarkable and she is always readily available to support." "Monika is a very good expert on AML and regulatory law matters in general."