Estonia
About
RASK Attorneys-at-Law is a leading full-service Estonian law firm. Part of Interlaw, RASK advises local and international clients on M&A, corporate governance, tax, capital markets, fintech, technology and AI, data protection, infrastructure and energy, real estate, dispute resolution and arbitration, public procurement, competition, defence tech and white-collar crime. Known for complex transactions, high-stakes disputes, dedication and business-oriented approach.
Combining top-tier legal expertise with a business-driven approach, RASK advises companies, their founders and investors, as well as financial institutions, the public sector and private individuals in complex, high-impact matters. With a reputation built largely on client recommendations, the firm has led landmark M&A transactions, high-stakes disputes and sensitive crisis mandates in regulated sectors, and is known for speed, clarity and an uncompromising focus on outcomes.
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A
RASK advises companies on corporate governance, commercial matters and transactions across the full business lifecycle.
Cross-border M&A is a core strength. The team regularly advises on complex international transactions, often spanning multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance across regulatory frameworks. Experience includes acquisitions, disposals and group restructurings across sectors such as technology, healthcare, aviation and real estate.
The practice covers day-to-day corporate matters, including shareholder relations, governance structures, board and shareholder resolutions, and ongoing contractual issues. This includes drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, representing clients in negotiations, managing legal risks, and advising on management liability, related-party transactions and dispute prevention.
RASK has extensive experience in capital and structural changes, including capital increases, option and incentive schemes, and corporate reorganisations such as mergers, demergers, transformations and liquidations.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
RASK handles complex, high-stakes and legally novel disputes across corporate, civil and administrative law. The team represents businesses, public sector entities and private individuals at all stages of disputes, from pre-litigation strategy to court proceedings.
Corporate disputes focus on shareholder conflicts and management board liability, often involving sensitive governance issues with significant financial and reputational impact. Civil disputes cover property and personal rights, including defamation and media matters, as well as family and inheritance cases. In administrative law, RASK has extensive experience in precedent-setting Supreme Court cases across taxation, environmental, education and healthcare matters.
REAL ESTATE
RASK advises clients across the full real estate lifecycle, from the planning and structuring of development projects to transactions and ongoing asset management.
The practice acts for developers, investors, asset managers, occupiers and public sector entities on property acquisitions and disposals, lease agreements and development projects, as well as real estate investments and exits.
RASK has extensive experience across a wide range of real estate segments, including commercial developments, retail and shopping centres, Class A office buildings, healthcare and hospitality assets, as well as industrial and logistics properties, PPP projects, embassy buildings and heritage-protected sites.
The team advises on development structuring, spatial planning, construction and design agreements, due diligence and asset sale preparation, and also handles planning, procurement, construction and lease-related disputes.
TAX
RASK advises on complex tax matters, combining strong technical expertise with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
The team is particularly recognised for its work in tax disputes, regularly representing clients in proceedings with the tax authority and in complex litigation. A strong focus is placed on resolving matters efficiently at an early stage, including through negotiations.
RASK also advises on tax structuring, risk assessment and day-to-day tax matters, supporting clients in managing exposure and ensuring compliance in a changing regulatory environment.
Languages
- English
- Estonian
- Finnish
- German
- Russian
Memberships
- Interlaw
- Estonian Bar Association
Staffing Figures
- 29 Number of lawyers
