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Magnusson
MAAKRI 19/1, 7TH FLOOR
10145 TALLINN
Estonia

Estonia > Employment Tier 1

Magnusson benefits from its international presence, which includes offices in Sweden and Finland, by handling complex cross-border matters for international clients. The firm was frequently chosen by global clients for handling delicate Covid-19 related employment matters and is home to Jaanus Mägi who focuses on overseeing non-contentious and talent movement practice. Ketlin Peterson stands out for her work in advising clients on matters related to commencement of business activities, as well as everyday employment matters.

Practice head(s):

Jaanus Mägi; Denis Piskunov; Ketlin Peterson

Other key lawyers:

Ketlin Peterson; Maiki Virks

Key clients

KIKA

Inter Cars Estonia

Baltania

FlixMobility GmbH

Saint-Gobain Estonia

Antsla-Inno

Vičiunai Baltic

Remondikompanii

VetMinds Invest OÜ

Latakko OÜ

Work highlights

  • Advised Saint-Gobain Eesti AS on the transaction concerning the sale of its subsidiary Baltiklaas to AS Barrus.
  • Advised VetMinds OÜ on the merger of eight veterinary clinics in Estonia and Latvia.
  • Advised FlixMobility GmbH on compliance with the EU Whistleblower Directive.

Estonia > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Magnusson is distinctly focused on cross-border disputes and asset recovery. The firm covers mandates across the Nordic and Baltic regions, benefiting from its network of offices across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Latvia and Lithuania. Denis Piskunov 's expertise lies in commercial disputes and international arbitration, while Kaidar Sultson  has extensive experience working with industry-leading companies across real estate, construction, energy, industrial, banking and finance.

Practice head(s):

Denis Piskunov; Kaidar Sultson

Testimonials

‘As a person foreign to Estonia, I found the teams communication outstanding. Clear and easily understood.’

The team were also very pleasant to converse with and made me feel comfortable from the introductory meet.’

‘Dennis was my primary contact. What impressed me the most was his approach to communication. Responses given on time, follow up was carried out, and just ‘checking in’ to see how things were(at no cost) gave me a feeling of confidence and honesty in what he does.’

‘Magnusson Estonia has a team of strong litigators that have demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication throughout already some years. With a unique regional Nordic-Baltic reach they have notable expertise in cross-border cases. In addition, the team stands out for responsiveness, client-focused approach, and strong project management skills. Magnusson attorneys have a commercial approach, and their legal advice is always tailored to the client’s line of business.’

‘Mr Denis Piskunov is a skilled attorney able to ensure that the client’s best interests are always looked out for. He is highly responsive, has a very client-focused approach and is always able to come up with solutions that bear in mind our long-term business goals and save us time and money on the long run.’

‘When you open the door for the first time, you find yourself in your family, and your problems are no longer your personal ones, but the problems of the whole family. In the modern world, people lack human care and participation, nothing personal, only business. Magnusson is the opposite. Your problem becomes their problem, and a solution will be found no matter how much effort it takes to achieve the desired result. The result will be. Not even death can stop Magnussen.’

‘It is difficult for me to evaluate, as a businessman, the professionalism of lawyers, but I got the feeling that these are people from a parallel reality, despite the fact that we live at the same time on the same planet. They look at the situation from so many different angles and, moreover, look at it as if under a microscope that it simply amazes and shocks you. I am talking personally about Denis Piskunov and those of his colleagues in other countries with whom he cooperates .’

‘Their ability to coordinate complex cross-jurisdictional cases is remarkable. Amazing communication with the client.’

Key clients

Investors of crowdfunding platforms Envestio, Kuetzal, Monethera, Crowdestor, Wisefund, Lenndy and TFGCrowd

Hilton Commercial

Avotini

Advendor Network

Plaut International Limited

UPM- Kymmene Otepää

Evail Oil

Tohvri Puit

Work highlights

  • Representing over 4000 local and international investors in large class action bankruptcy and criminal proceedings against multiple crowdfunding platforms. The cases are significant as they have unravelled the biggest crowdfunding fraud in the Baltics with claims as high as 30 M euros.
  • Represented Hilton Commercial in a court dispute against OAO BZMP, one of the leading manufacturers of medical products based in Belarus.
  • Representing an affiliate marketing network Advendor in two different disputes with the main complex dispute revolving around a payment claim and the significant aspect of verification of the technical details.

Estonia > IP, IT and telecoms Tier 2

Magnusson is acclaimed for its work within the Nordic and Baltic regions, advising on data protection, licence agreements, various DLT, crypto assets and currencies, public offerings and other forms of financings. The team is called upon for a number of matters involving cyber fraud disputes and enforcement of rulings on cyber assets in Estonia and other countries. Elvira Tulvik is the head partner and his supported by Mirjam Trisberg, well regarded for her work in IP and media law; she is notably a member of the Tennessee Bar, in addition to the Estonian Bar Association.

Practice head(s):

Elvira Tulvik

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Inter Cars S.A. and Inter Cars Estonia OÜ

Elers Medical Finland Oy

FlixMobility GmbH

Omnimatrix OÜ

BVKI OÜ

KTZL Action Group

Envst United Action

Filmimees OÜ

Baltania OÜ

MyLook OÜ

Optimus Enterprise OÜ

Dream Finance OÜ

SEG Management PIY Ltd

P.H. Primary OÜ

Caruma S.p Z.O.O.

Lozmi OÜ

Work highlights

  • Advising OmniMatrix OÜ belonging to a large multinational group that includes the trade marks OmniMatrix and Nordikcoin and providing virtual currency exchange services.
  • Representing over 3000 local and international investors in large class action bankruptcy and criminal proceedings regarding the biggest crowdfunding fraud in the Baltics with claims as high as 18m euros.
  • Advising MyLook OÜ, the leading e-commerce company for beauty products in Estonia, on payment processing, provision of credit, data security, intellectual property, marketing and compliance.

Estonia > Shipping and transport Tier 2

Magnusson handles complex cross-border assignments across the Baltic regions in a wide range of assignments including transport disputes, insolvency and international arbitration. Denis Piskunov  has a focus within commercial disputes, corporate insolvency, debt collection proceedings and international arbitration.

Practice head(s):

Denis Piskunov

Key clients

Keystone Group

Ferroline Group

Flixbus

Avia Solutions Group

R.E.D. Trailer Rental

Work highlights

  • Assisting a large German intercity bus transport group in entering the Estonian market.
  • Representing Ferroline Group in several disputes over carriage fee and compensation for damages with customers, carriers and carriers’ insurers.

Estonia > Tax Tier 2

Magnusson offers a full-service tax advisory practice, including planning and cost optimisation, risk management, market entry and exit strategies, domestic and cross-border restructuring, personal taxation and tax due diligence and audit. The firm benefits from its Pan-Baltic and international network of offices, which covers six jurisdictions whilst also working closely with the corporate and M&A, technology law, employment, banking and finance, real estate and dispute resolution teams. Elvira Tulvik is head of the tax and regulatory practice and is active in tax due diligence matters, cross-border restructurings and tax analysis and structuring.

Practice head(s):

Elvira Tulvik

Other key lawyers:

Hanna Esko

Key clients

Clean Electricity Generation B.V.

FlixBus Estonia OÜ

Whirlpool Corporation

Eranova OÜ

Põhjala Brewing AS

Saint-Gobain Eesti AS

OmniMatrix Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Saint-Gobain Eesti, member of the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction Saint-Gobain Group, on all tax aspects of its cross-border reorganisation and future financing.
  • Advising the large German intercity bus transport group Flix Mobility (FlixBus) on all tax aspects of their operations in the Baltics. As a company operating passenger transport on international routes and employing personnel working in shifts, it is subject to complex contractual, compliance, employment and other regulations in several jurisdictions.
  • Advising Whirlpool Corporation on tax law pertaining to management and executive contracts, in particular termination of executive employees and management board members as well as hiring procedures of new executive employees, many of whom act cross-border.

Estonia > Fintech Tier 2

Magnusson‘s technology law practice is growing steadily, with a focus on the fintech and the regulatory and compliance side. The firm is well known for advising on emerging new technologies, such as NFT’s, facial recognition, blockchain forensics. Elvira Tulvik leads the practice and is supported by senior associate Sille Eerik who specialises in both fintech and data privacy, routinely advising on various cross border finance projects.

Practice head(s):

Elvira Tulvik

Other key lawyers:

Estonia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Magnusson benefits in its cross-jurisdictional coverage of matters with established offices in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Baltics. The firm is well known for its experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions, such as its recent work for Avia Solutions Group whereby partners, including Toomas Mälberg, advised the client on a cross-border structured equity investment. Linda Merileid Tilk is the managing associate with a focus on M&A transactions and a specialism in competition law.

Practice head(s):

Jaanus Mägi; Toomas Mälberg

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘A highly competent team of strong professionals you can count on to deliver quality service even within tight deadlines or complicated transactions. Established Nordic-Baltic presence, a comfortable one stop-shop.’

‘We regard our main contact Toomas Mälberg as a highly responsive and commercially minded professional working with whom we can be sure that our best interests are always looked out for.’

‘As an international startup, the service provided by Magnusson has been first class.’

‘Jaanus Mägi has provided excellent advice for our international startup.’

Key clients

Saint-Gobain Estonia

Avia Solutions Group

Olympus

Elers Medical

Inter Cars Estonia

Telko

Baltania

OmniMatrix OÜ, BVKI OÜ

Flixbus

Vetminds Invest

Work highlights

  • Advised Saint-Gobain Eesti AS, member of the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction Saint-Gobain Group, on the sale of its subsidiary flat glass processing business Baltiklaas to Barrus, the largest glued laminated timber manufacturer in Estonia.
  • Consulted Avia Solutions Group in connection with Certares’ EUR 300 million structured equity investment in the Group.
  • Advised Telko Ltd on the acquisition of Mentum AS, an Ambassador partner of Castrol in the Baltics.

Estonia > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Magnusson is an international law firm with strong regional coverage and competence in handling cross-border assignments. The firm has the capability of servicing clients in Sweden, Denmark and Finland, covering transactions, projects, financing and insolvency. Kaidar Sultson  specialises in real estate and construction matters, and is the go-to attorney for complicated, high-stakes civil disputes. Toomas Mälberg specialises in construction and real estate with a focus on infrastructure matters.

Practice head(s):

Kaidar Sultson; Toomas Mälberg

Work highlights

  • Advising the biggest Latvian construction products seller DEPO DIY SIA in relation to opening their first store in Estonia on both real estate and construction matters, monitoring competition and COVID-19 related restrictions.

Magnusson is an international one-stop shop business law firm offering seamless high quality legal services across the Nordic-Baltic region.

Our offices in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania provide solutions with a commercial approach for businesses in the region as well as international companies operating in several jurisdictions. We have a wide international cooperation network with market-leading law firms around the world, so our integrated offering is always based on the same high standards and quality, no matter how many offices are involved in a project.

Our talented and experienced team of 120 internationally minded professionals is valued for its proven track record of legal expertise and quick reliable advice delivered within a cost-effective budget and a desired timeframe.

Magnusson in Estonia: With an established presence in Estonia since 2012 the firm unites a strong dedicated team of lawyers with expertise in providing  excellent business solutions. We operate based on three core values: high professional standards, in-depth market and industry knowledge, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our services cover all areas of business law required to manage and grow your business ranging from complex cross-border transactions to daily corporate governance advice. We offer advice on foreign investment to clients seeking to enter the Estonian market as well as to companies seeking to expand internationally.

Our core legal areas are corporate and M&A, banking and finance, commercial law and regulation, technology law, IP and data protection, employment, tax law, and dispute resolution. In addition, we are experienced in real estate and construction, marketing law, consumer protection, restructuring and insolvency, life sciences and EU and competition.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Banking and finance Priit Pahapillpriit.pahapill@magnussonlaw.com
Banking and finance Sille Eeriksille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com
Commercial Jaanus Mägijaanus.magi@magnussonlaw.com
Commercial Sille Eeriksille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com
Construction Kaidar Sultsonkaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com
Corporate and M&A Jaanus Mägijaanus.magi@magnussonlaw.com
Corporate and M&A Toomas Mälbergtoomas.malberg@magnussonlaw.com
Dispute resolution Kaidar Sultsonkaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com
Intellectual property Mirjam Trisbergmirjam.trisberg@magnussonlaw.com
Intellectual property Jaanus Mägijaanus.magi@magnussonlaw.com
Media, sports and entertainment Mirjam Trisbergmirjam.trisberg@magnussonlaw.com
Real estate Kaidar Sultsonkaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com
Retail and consumers Sille Eeriksille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com
Retail and consumers Mirjam Trisbergmirjam.trisberg@magnussonlaw.com
Tax Ellen Elvira Tulvikelvira.tulvik@magnussonlaw.com
Technology Ellen Elvira Tulvikelvira.tulvik@magnussonlaw.com
Technology Sille Eeriksille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com
Transport Kaidar Sultsonkaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com
Data protection Sille Eeriksille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com
Media, sports and entertainment Toomas Mälbergtoomas.malberg@magnussonlaw.com
Real estate Toomas Mälbergtoomas.malberg@magnussonlaw.com
Asset Recovery Marek Keimanmarek.keiman@magnussonlaw.com
Number of lawyers : 120
At this office : 20
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