The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance , RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Raidla Lejins & Norcous is the go-to firm for pioneering financial structures and senior transactions, and its lawyers are ‘highly qualified’. Department head Raino Paron is an undisputed leader in the field and led advice to a syndicate of European banks (including Deutsche Bank and ABN AMRO) on a syndicated loan transaction that was exceptional in the Baltic market in terms of size and complexity.

Within Corporate and M&A , RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Raidla Lejins & Norcous provides a ‘consistently high level of service’, and attracts top-end deals such as acting for Silmet on its $89m sale to Molycorp. Sven Papp and senior partner Jüri Raidla lead this well-resourced team, which includes energy specialist Jaanus Ikla.

Within Dispute resolution , RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Strong individuals and an extensive caseload make Raidla Lejins & Norcous a leading firm for dispute resolution. Recent work includes advising DnB Nord Bank and Swedbank in disputed restructuring plans. Managing partner and litigator Toomas Vaher is president of the Estonian Bar; Ants Nõmper is developing a reputation for IP and TMT disputes; and practice head Arne Ots is expert in public procurement and white-collar crime cases.

Within EU and competition , RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Raidla Lejins & Norcous advised fixed network operator Elion Ettevõtted in a pricing dispute with Elisa. Recent non-contentious instructions include advising SEB on the competition aspects of reorganising its insurance activities. Raino Paron heads the practice, to which senior associate Tanel Kalaus is also a significant contributor.

Within IP, IT and telecoms, RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Raidla Lejins & Norcous is a leading firm in IP, and notably fields the market’s only full-time pharmaceuticals and biotech IP partner in Ants Nõmper. The team has handled patent infringement disputes for Bayer and AstraZeneca, including the very first patent litigation in Estonia, and acted for TV3 in a landmark case concerning copyright protection of TV show formats.

Within Real estate and construction, RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Raidla Lejins & Norcous acts for developers, investors, construction and energy companies on major projects. It advised Wärtsilä Finland on a €130m construction agreement with an electricity transmission system operator, and represented Vopak EOS in a dispute over the construction of Tallinn Prison. Jüri Raidla is a key figure in the group, which is headed by Jaanus Ikla.

Within Shipping and transport, RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Raidla Lejins & Norcous’ Arne Ots is advising Vopak EOS, the country’s largest port terminal operator, in a number of disputes with the state. Jüri Raidla and Jaanus Ikla advised Sillamäe Sadam on the sale of an oil shale handling terminal. Russian transport company Rail Garant is also a client.

Within Tax, RAIDLA LEJINS & NORCOUS is a first tier firm,

Raidla Lejins & Norcous has recruited counsel Villy Lopman, former head of legal at the ETCB, which is a significant boost to the practice. He joins tax specialist Marek Herm, creating a strong duo. Its impressive client roster includes Siemens, Veolia and Tallink Group, and the team advised the latter in litigation concerning the tax issues of navigation and icebreaking fees.