Magnusson > Tallinn, Estonia > Firm Profile
Magnusson Offices
MAAKRI 19/1, 7TH FLOOR
10145 TALLINN
Estonia
Magnusson > The Legal 500 Rankings
Estonia > Employment Tier 1
Estonia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Magnusson adopts an ‘interdisciplinary approach', which 'allows the team to offer comprehensive solutions to clients’. The department is particularly skilled in cross-border disputes and asset recovery. The team is led by Kaidar Sultson, who specialises in civil proceedings. At the associate level, managing associate Marek Keiman has a strong practice when it comes to cross-border asset recovery. Former key team member Denis Piskunov departed from the firm in April 2023 for an in-house role.Practice head(s):
Kaidar Sultson
Other key lawyers:
Denis Piskunov; Marek Keiman
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates a remarkable commitment to innovation across multiple fronts. From embracing cutting-edge technology to foster efficiency in legal research and case management, to pioneering collaborative solutions that enhance client communication and transparency. The practice’s interdisciplinary approach allows them to offer comprehensive solutions to clients, combining legal expertise with business acumen.’
‘They lawyers at the firm prioritise the client’s needs above all else, taking the time to understand their unique challenges and objectives. This dedication to client service, exemplified by Marek Keiman, who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction, resulting in long-lasting client relationships.’
‘Magnusson are practical, results focused, and research their work appropriately.’
‘Denis Piskunov is pragmatic, experienced and very approachable.’
Key clients
Riera
Estonian Athletic Association
Creditors of CoinLoan
Standard
Puri
UPM Kymmene Otepää
Avotini
Brook Food Asia Pasific
Smart Hiring Pro
Investors of crowdfunding platforms
Shareholders of Medical Pharmacy Group
Work highlights
- Representing over 7000 local and international investors of various crowdfunding platforms in large class action bankruptcy and criminal proceedings.
- Assisting a group of creditors of Estonian crypto lending platform CoinLoan in bringing claims amounting to €21m against the platform and representing the creditors; interests in insolvency proceedings.
Estonia > Fintech Tier 2
Magnusson‘s growing fintech practice focuses in particular on regulatory and compliance work. In terms of sectors, the firm can often be found assisting clients in the fintech, healthtech, sustainability and climate, and online gambling industries. Leading the practice is Elvira Tulvik, who is involved in most of the group’s mandates, which include NFTs and blockchain-related matters. Senior associate Sille Eerik focuses her practice on data privacy and fintech.Practice head(s):
Elvira Tulvik
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
OmniMatrix Group
Envst United Action
KTZL Action Group
MNTHR Action Group
Optimus Enterprise
Dream Finance
MyLook
SEG Management PIY Ltd
Inter Cars Group
A group of creditors of CoinLoan
Estonia > IP, IT and telecoms Tier 2
Magnusson often works across the Baltics and Scandinavia, leveraging a strong technology law practice assisting local companies in addition to international clients investing in Estonia. Its varied workload includes cyber fraud disputes and the enforcement of rulings on cyber assets. Elvira Tulvik runs the team and is especially knowledgeable about existing and future technology due to her engineering knowledge. On the IP side, senior associate Mirjam Trisberg is a key contact.Practice head(s):
Ellen Elvira Tulvik
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Creditors of CoinLoan
Inter Cars S.A.
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
- Advises OmniMatrix on token qualification under Estonian law, licensing requirements and compliance.
- Representing over 7,000 local and international investors in large class action bankruptcy and criminal proceedings regarding crowdfunding fraud.
- Assisting a group of creditors of CoinLoan in bringing claims against the platform and representing the creditors’ interests in insolvency proceedings before the Estonian court and trustee.
Estonia > Tax Tier 2
Magnusson's varied workload includes tax planning and optimisation, tax risk management, and market entry and exit strategies. Restructuring, including cross-border restructuring, is another area of focus for the practice, and is a particular area of specialism for Elvira Tulvik. Tulvik heads the team and leads on many multi-jurisdictional tax matters as well as a range of tax regulation advice.Practice head(s):
Ellen Elvira Tulvik
Other key lawyers:
Hanna Esko
Key clients
Saint-Gobain Group
Põhjala Brewing
FlixBus Group
Whirlpool Corporation
Kelvion
Berge
Work highlights
- Acted as legal adviser to Saint-Gobain Eesti on the sale of the business of its subsidiary Baltiklaas and the following restructuring of the group.
- Advising Estonian Põhjala Brewery on setting up its employee and management options programme.
- Assisting FlixBus with restructuring its operations in the Baltics.
Estonia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Estonia > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Magnusson has a global reach and is active within the Baltics and Scandinavia, often handling work of a multijurisdictional nature. Toomas Mälberg and Kaidar Sultson head up the team. Mälberg stands out for his concentration on real estate work with an emphasis on infrastructure matters, whereas Sultson has strong connections with the financial services industry and often works on civil disputes.Practice head(s):
Toomas Mälberg; Kaidar Sultson
Key clients
Tallinn Film Wonderland
Procurator Eesti
Motor Group
Wild Cabins
DEPO DIY SIA
Standard
Enersense Group (previously Empower)
Baltania
Mehka Eesti
Viimsi Hospital
UPM-Kymmene Otepää
Work highlights
- Advising Tallinn Film Wonderland on a broad range of legal issues related to the establishment of Tallinn Film City.
- Advising Standard AS on the drafting and performance of the contracts related to furnishing and construction works regarding hotels in Sweden, Denmark, Belgium and Finland.
- Advised Finnish supplier of occupational safety products Procurator Eesti on obtaining the use permit for the building and the sale of a property.
Estonia > Shipping and transport Tier 3
Magnusson > Firm Profile
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.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Banking and finance | Priit Pahapill | priit.pahapill@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Commercial | Jaanus Mägi | jaanus.magi@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Commercial | Sille Eerik | sille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Construction | Kaidar Sultson | kaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Corporate and M&A | Jaanus Mägi | jaanus.magi@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Corporate and M&A | Toomas Mälberg | toomas.malberg@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Dispute resolution | Kaidar Sultson | kaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Intellectual property | Mirjam Trisberg | mirjam.trisberg@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Intellectual property | Jaanus Mägi | jaanus.magi@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Media, sports and entertainment | Mirjam Trisberg | mirjam.trisberg@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Real estate | Kaidar Sultson | kaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Retail and consumers | Sille Eerik | sille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Retail and consumers | Mirjam Trisberg | mirjam.trisberg@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Tax | Ellen Elvira Tulvik | elvira.tulvik@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Technology | Ellen Elvira Tulvik | elvira.tulvik@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Technology | Sille Eerik | sille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Transport | Kaidar Sultson | kaidar.sultson@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Data protection | Sille Eerik | sille.eerik@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Media, sports and entertainment | Toomas Mälberg | toomas.malberg@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Real estate | Toomas Mälberg | toomas.malberg@magnussonlaw.com | |
| Asset Recovery | Marek Keiman | marek.keiman@magnussonlaw.com |
Lawyer Profiles
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Marek Keiman | Managing Associate / Head of Asset Recovery | View Profile |
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Jaanus Mägi | Managing Partner of Magnusson Estonia / Member of Magnusson International Committee | View Profile |
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Toomas Mälberg | Partner / Co – Head of Corporate and M&A / Co-Head of… | View Profile |
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Kaidar Sulton | Partner / Co-Head of Dispute Resolution in Magnusson Estonia Co-Head of Real… | View Profile |
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Mirjam Trisberg | Senior Associate / Head of Marketing Law | View Profile |
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Elvira Tulvik | Partner /Head of Tax, Tech and Regulatory at Magnusson Estonia / Attorney-at-law | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 120 At this office : 20Languages
Estonian English Russian Finnish German FrenchMemberships
International Bar Association (IBA) International Fiscal Association (IFA) International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) ICC FraudNet INSOL Europe Games Industry Law Summit Estonian Marketing Association (EMA) ESTVCAOther
Other offices : Copenhagen Other offices : Helsinki Other offices : Kaunas Other offices : Gothenburg Other offices : Riga Other offices : Stockholm Other offices : VilniusComparative Guides
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Finland: Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
Published: September 2023
Authors: Ville SalonenAnu VuoriElla Keränen
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters laws and regulations applicable in Finland.
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Sweden: Intellectual Property
Published: September 2023
Authors: Helena RönqvistFredrik EkfalkVilma Slättegård
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Intellectual Property laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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Sweden: Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
Published: September 2023
Authors: Johan MolinMadeleine EngzellYaroslava Sushinets
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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Sweden: Pharmaceutical Advertising
Published: December 2023
Authors: Morvarid Dorkhan NilssonWille SteinertFanny Nylén
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Pharmaceutical Advertising laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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Sweden: Investing In
Published: January 2024
Authors: Anders Bäckman Carl Insulander Ebba Svalling Marcus Wallin
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Investing In laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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