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Magnusson > The Legal 500 Rankings

Estonia > Employment Tier 1

Magnusson provides employment advice for clients looking to enter the Baltic or Estonian market, and is a popular choice in this regard due to its experience of collaboration with foreign law firms. Among its varied client base are clients such as FlixBus. Work includes hiring and terminations as well as restructurings, occupational health and safety matters, and employment-related disputes. Jaanus Mägi and Nele Laas head up the team, the latter of whom ‘is able to advise in complex situations and sees the big picture‘.

Estonia > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Magnusson, which is noted for its seamless work with its wider international network, provides a ‘responsive and pragmatic dispute resolution service‘ which spreads across jurisdictions. The department’s workload increasingly covers disputes stemming from cross-border asset recovery, for which the group is often called upon by creditors and trustees. This is a strength of Marek Keiman, who is praised for his ‘substantial experience, especially when dealing with foreign counterparties and international cases‘. Practice head Kaidar Sultson is adept at handling disputes across the industrial, real estate, construction, energy, banking, and finance sectors, among others, as well as shareholder disputes.

Estonia > Fintech Tier 2

Magnusson has a well-established fintech offering, as one of the first firms in Estonia to operate in the fintech space. The group is notable for its deep knowledge of emerging technologies such as NFTs, facial recognition and blockchain forensics, as well as its work on licensing requirements. Managing partner Jaanus Mägi heads up the team. Marek Keiman is particularly proficient in cross-border crypto asset recovery, due to his extensive dispute resolution expertise.

Estonia > Tax Tier 2

Estonia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Magnusson has a large network throughout the Baltic and Nordic region, and often operates in a cross-border fashion. Led by Jaanus Mägi, the group’s strengths lie in investments, company incorporations, acquisitions, and day-to-day corporate and commercial matters.

Estonia > IP, IT and telecoms Tier 3

Estonia > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Magnusson has a strong presence both in the Baltic and the Nordic regions, frequently working on cross-border real estate transactions and providing day-to-day commercial advice to real estate companies. Kaidar Sultson heads up the team. Priit Pahapill stands out for real estate financing work.

Estonia > Shipping and transport Tier 3

Magnusson is often called upon by foreign law firms to assist clients with aviation finance and other transactions in the Nordic and Baltic region. Marek Keiman heads up the group, which often represents transport clients looking to enter the Baltic market, including recently advising a large German intercity bus transport company. Kaidar Sultson is a key name for complex transport disputes.