Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Estonia
Band 2
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+372 6 264300About
Provided by TGS Baltic
Disputes are when other legal advice and contracts come to test. We will stand for your interests in complex litigation proceedings or significant debt recoveries.
Dispute resolution is one of the key practices of the firm. We assist clients in a wide variety of business and trade-related litigation at courts of all jurisdictions. We actively develop litigation strategies and pursue the interests of our clients in even the most complicated cases.
Long a cornerstone of TGS Baltic's work, in recent years our dispute resolution practice has further grown considerably. To date, the team has handled over 1,000 court and arbitration cases with a total value of some EUR 2 billion.
Chambers Review
TGS Baltic has a strong track record of handling commercial, criminal and administrative disputes. The practice is routinely instructed by financial institutions, telecommunications and transport companies, private individuals and public sector clients. The lawyers are experienced in real estate, public procurement and bankruptcy-related conflicts.
Work Highlights
- TGS Baltic represented Operail in a dispute against the Estonian authorities over the legality of rail infrastructure fees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"TGS Baltic is a strong law firm with good references and reputation."
"The law firm has experts in various fields. The lawyers' service level is good and they respond quickly."
"The team has a good level of expertise."
"The TGS Baltic team is very deep. You can find excellent specialists for every question or problem, and they also have good colleagues abroad."
"TGS Baltic are quick, easily accessible and ready to explain things in non-lawyer language if needed."
"TGS Baltic is a strong law firm with good references and reputation."
"The law firm has experts in various fields. The lawyers' service level is good and they respond quickly."
"The team has a good level of expertise."
"The TGS Baltic team is very deep. You can find excellent specialists for every question or problem, and they also have good colleagues abroad."
"TGS Baltic are quick, easily accessible and ready to explain things in non-lawyer language if needed."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Varul is a notable name in Estonian disputes, highly regarded for his deep background in bankruptcy law. He additionally represents clients in public procurement and insurance disputes. He offers further experience in litigation in the financial and real estate sectors.
"Paul Varul is very experienced and has a very wide network of contacts both in Estonia and internationally."
Martin Tamme is a longstanding name in the market with experience in bankruptcy-related disputes.
"He is very capable and experienced."
"He is a very good lawyer, especially in litigation topics."
New to the rankings, Martti Peetsalu is an experienced litigator with expertise in the transport sector, often advising on administrative and EU law topics. His practice also entails shareholder disputes and bankruptcy-related cases. He acts for a broad range of clients, including state entities.
"He has a great level of expertise in various areas, a readiness to go in depth and a good understanding of the economic background."
"Martti is an excellent lawyer who has strong knowledge of the law and excellent communication skills."
"The cooperation with him is constructive."
Ranked Lawyers at
TGS Baltic
Estonia
Members
Provided by TGS Baltic
Anet Jaks
Carel Kivimaa
Chirag Mody
Head of Department
Dmitri Teplõhh
Gerda Esko
Helena Kuuse
Kaija Märtin
Kedli Anvelt
Maris Vutt
Martti Peetsalu
Head of Department
Meeli Rondel
Merli Mäesalu
Mikk Lõhmus
Nigul Saar
Head of Department
Silvia Urgas
Triin Kaurov
Uku Kull
Vitali Šipilov
Clients
Provided by TGS Baltic
Bauhof Group
Citadele Leasing
City of Tallinn
Estonian Centre Party
Kevelt
Omniva
Onninen
Orica
Port of Tallinn
Swedbank
TTS Marine
Tallink Group
University of Tartu
Industries
Provided by TGS Baltic
Banks
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Insurance
Real Estate
Retail
Utilities