Marek Keiman > Magnusson > Tallinn, Estonia > Lawyer Profile
Magnusson Offices
MAAKRI 19/1, 7TH FLOOR
10145 TALLINN
Estonia
Marek Keiman
Work Department
Dispute resolution / Restructuring and Insolvency / Asset Recovery
Position
Managing Associate / Head of Asset Recovery
Career
Marek is a skilled dispute resolution attorney specializing in civil proceedings, with a specific focus on commercial disputes, cross-border litigation, and corporate insolvency. Marek’s expertise extends to debt collection proceedings, including matters related to crypto assets, cross-border asset recovery, and combating international investment fraud. In recent years he has gained considerable know-how by playing an active role in the legal representation of over 7000 local and international investors of various crowdfunding platforms, across fifteen jurisdictions, in large class action bankruptcy and criminal proceedings with the total claim for damages amounting to 35 million euros.
Having demonstrated deep understanding of the nuances of business disputes, clients particularly appreciate Marek’s pragmatic mindset and dedicated communication.
Having obtained an MA in law from the esteemed University of Tartu, Marek has further honed his knowledge through supplementary studies in international private law at the University of Münster.
Professional experience
Magnusson
Managing Associate – 2023 – to date
Associate – 2018 – 2023
Magnusson
Trainee – 2017 – 2018
Tartu Prison
Committee member – 2016 – 2017
Student Law Office
Pro bono legal adviser – 2016 – 2016
Tallinn Circuit Court
Trainee – 2015 – 2015
Languages
Estonian, English, German
Memberships
Member of the Estonian Bar Association.
ICC FraudNet is the world’s leading asset recovery legal network founded in 2004 and operates under the auspices of the Commercial Crime Services of the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC).
Magnusson represented by Managing Associate Marek Keiman is the exclusive expert member for Estonia.
Education
- University of Tartu, MA, Law – 2017 – 2019
- University of Münster, Erasmus – 2017 – 2018
- University of Tartu, BA, Law – 2014 – 2017
Lawyer Rankings
Estonia > Dispute resolution
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
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 > Shipping and transport
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.