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Estonia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Sorainen is a market leader across the Baltics and Belarus for corporate and M&A work. This is a key practice areas to the firm as members work seamlessly in a cross-border capacity, offering experience and skill to handle multiple projects simultaneously, which has led to a number of leading instructions by international blue-chip companies, local market leaders, and new start-ups looking to make their mark. Toomas Prangli and Piret Jesse are the heads of the corporate and M&A team in Estonia, offering expertise and an excellent reputation in some of the major mergers and acquisitions in the region, as well as advising in private equity matters.

Estonia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Sorainen has a strong reputation in matters involving insolvency and restructuring, litigation, public procurement, international arbitration, white-collar crime investigations, as well as shareholder, employment and competition disputes. The team is led by Carri Ginter, Allar Jõks and Norman Aas, one of the most experienced practitioners in the field. Triin Toom stands out for her work in complex financial disputes, as well as contentious matters involving cross-border elements and EU laws.

Estonia > Employment Tier 1

Sorainen‘s employment team is well known across Estonia and the Baltic region in cross-border employment advice, employment-related dispute resolution and compliance. The firm benefits from its integrated and connected network, with its lawyers being able to collaborate from multiple areas in complex employment matters. Karin Madisson is the head of the employment practice, with areas of expertise including dispute resolution, employer-employee negotiations, and employee briefing and consulting processes. Madisson is also involved in cross-border matters such as special agreements and collective employment relationships.

Estonia > EU and competition Tier 1

Sorainen engages in domestic and Pan-Baltic merger control proceedings, abuse of dominant positions and state aid issues, with a large number of industry sectors covered from energy to TMT. Kaupo Lepasepp has experience in advising in issues ranging from prohibited agreements to representing clients in competition law related negotiations and proceedings. Piibe Lehtsaar has been involved in flagship merger control cases, while Lise-Lotte Lääne  handles the full array of competition matters within the healthcare and life sciences industries. Kaspar Endrikson  is likewise an integral member of the team, predominantly focusing on energy and infrastructure.

Estonia > Fintech Tier 1

Sorainen provides a wide range of services in fintech, with specialisations including alternative lending, payments, alternative fund management, banking, blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The team, headed by Kätlin Krisak , regularly advises on new blockchain-based business models that aim to disrupt the financial services sector. Krisak is a valued expert and her experience includes operations, licensing and regulatory matters; she has assisted numerous clients in communicating with the Financial Intelligence Unit, including advising clients on obtaining an AML license. Jane Eespõld is noteworthy for advising on complex fintech projects and being a go-to advisor in blockchain and cryptocurrency-related projects.

Estonia > IP, IT and telecoms Tier 1

Sorainen has a strong track record for IP-related matters, covering portfolio management, trade mark registration work, complex disputes and domain name registrations, acting for both Baltic and international clients. The team is well-placed to support on matters which intersect competition and regulatory law and is home to Kaupo Lepasepp, a specialist in IP transfers, the protection of confidential information and unfair competition matters. Mihkel Miidla has a focus on internet, communications and technology affairs and is the go-to man on all issues related to GDPR, telecom and IT-related matters. Mirell Prosa  is noteworthy for her deep understanding of corporate and data protection law, regulatory, intellectual property and M&A. Olivia Kranich  advises clients in a range of different services including patents, copyrights, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.  

Estonia > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Sorainen is a leading firm in real estate and construction with the team working on a range of assignments including project development, environmental planning and real estate development. The group has been involved in a number of large projects, including involvement in the Tallinn-Helsinki underwater tunnel. Paul Künnap is the head of the team, and has been involved in major real estate matters on the market, often with international elements. Piret Jesse is knowledgeable in complex real estate transactions and disputes. Triin Ploomipuu stands out for her twenty years of experience in the field and is the go-to choice for property transactions.

Estonia > Shipping and transport Tier 1

Sorainen operates a leading transport practice in the Baltic regions, often handling demanding projects that have cross-border and international elements. The team calls on the expertise of the wider firm including corporate regulatory, dispute resolution and commercial contracts. The group has strong EU law expertise and interdisciplinary capabilities, being able to combine transport knowledge with other fields of law. Kaupo Lepasepp leads the team and advises in the energy and utilities sector on a wide range of competition law questions, including strategies for interacting with the Estonian Competition Authority. Carri Ginter has extensive knowledge on transport law and is a leading expert in procurement disputes, representing both bidder and buyer in challenging large-scale procurements. Cathriin Torop is a specialist in transport and maritime distribution and trade practices.

Estonia > Tax Tier 1

Sorainen offers a large regional tax service relating to litigation, advice, due-diligence and transfer-pricing services. Paul Künnap‘s expertise covers a wide variety of sectors, including tax-related real estate and M&A. Kärt Anna Maire Kelder stands out for her background in international tax law and work in matters related to art and philanthropy.

Estonia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Sorainen‘s team, which is headed by Kätlin Krisak , regularly advises clients on significant transactions. A prominent example of its prowess was the recent representation of Swedbank, Nordea and Citigroup, where Krisak, Paul Künnap and Krista Ševerev  were involved in advising the book-runners of the IPO on the successful offering and listing of the shares on the main list of the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange. Jane Eespõld has been involved in and led numerous complex banking and finance cases, with experience in advising major international and local financial institutions. The firm has focused on innovation, charting a clear path for ambitious ideas revolving around blockchain finance, ICOs and capital raisings in Estonia. Other examples include being the only firm in Estonia who has developed an automated share pledge agreement alongside other document automation tools. Hetti Lump, who previously led the practice at KPMG, joined the team as counsel in November 2022.