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NJORD Law Firm Offices
Telliskivi 60/2, building I, entrance C
10412 Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia
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Estonia > IP, IT and telecoms Tier 2
NJORD Law Firm is particularly strong in IP, where it assists a wide range of clients including government organisations and large corporations with matters both inside and outside of court. The growing team is led by Karolina Ullman alongside Liisi Jürgen, who is an expert in IT law and data protection. Ullman is a key contact in the group for Swedish-Estonian matters and Nordic businesses in Estonia.Practice head(s):
Karolina Ullman; Liisi Jürgen
Key clients
Fruit Xpress OÜ
Nortal AS
Digital Mind OÜ
Creditinfo AS
Projekt Kuubis OÜ
BKSbackstage OÜ
Fandango Ventures OÜ
Promoty Marketing OÜ
Atomic Protocol Systems OÜ
Heathmont OÜ / YOLO Group
Sunbeam Productions OÜ
Premier Restaurants Eesti OÜ
Work highlights
- Assisted Digiotouch in drafting cooperation agreements, terms and conditions for services, solving employment issues and compliance with data protection laws.
- Advising the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications on the TALTECH Legal Lab project.
- Advising Estonian company Fandango Ventures (Fandango Fire Tools) on an IP strategy.
Estonia > Real estate and construction Tier 2
At NJORD Law Firm, the growing team is prominent in complex real estate transactions, utilising its contacts in the Nordics and large team operating across the region to assist a range of global clients. Restructuring expert Veikko Toomere and transactional specialist Jelizaveta Henno jointly lead the group. Additionally, Raimo Klesment specialises in spatial planning, making the group well placed to handle real estate matters with technical planning elements.Practice head(s):
Veikko Toomere; Jelizaveta Henno
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Nevotex Eesti OÜ
Geodeesia24 OÜ
MBK Co., Ltd, Estonian Japan Trading Company AS
Tommi Mäkinen Racing OÜ
VG Estonia OÜ (Coolbet)
Real Estate Strategy Usaldusfond
Danish Embassy in Estonia
Roobu II OÜ and OÜ ALTEPARK
Viking Line (Viking Line Eesti OÜ)
Lumi Capital OÜ
Wihuri OÜ; Wihuri Oy
GVP Invest Estonia OÜ
Huber Manser Wealth Management OÜ
TalTech
Work highlights
- Advised GVP Invest Estonia on construction and financing issues in connection with the construction of a second Hilton hotel in the centre of Tallinn (Hampton by Hilton).
- Advised VG Estonia on the acceptance of the large lease premises (more than 3,000 m2) that had been built by the landlord, real estate developer PORTO FRANCO.
- Advising Real Estate Strategy Fund and Huber Manser Wealth Management on the acquisition of real estate and investments into real estate projects in Estonia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
Estonia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Estonia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
NJORD Law Firm has dealt with a range of M&A transactions and corporate matters, and often assists clients looking to enter the Estonian market. The group has also carved out a niche working with clients in the technology and fintech sectors. Practice head Erik Salur counts numerous start-ups among his clients, and often advises companies on incorporation and fundraising, as well as restructuring.Practice head(s):
Erik Salur
Other key lawyers:
Karolina Ullman
Key clients
AQ Lasertool OÜ
Danihed AB
RESBUD SE
Swipelux OÜ
Work highlights
- Advised RESBUD SE on its cross-border relocation from Estonia to Poland.
- Advised Danihed on a transaction in which Pharma Systems PS AB Pharma Systems Eesti Osaühing shares were sold to Flodins Filters Förvaltnings.
- Advised Estonian manufacturing company AQ Lasertool on a complex corporate division.
Estonia > Dispute resolution Tier 3
NJORD Law Firm‘s dispute resolution team is ‘present and also prompt in its actions’. These actions include real estate and construction litigation and employment disputes, fields in which practice head Triinu Hiob is well known. Hiob is also praised for her depth of research in cases when it comes to previous disputes and their outcomes. Another key area of work is international arbitration, for which Hiob is also a name to note.Practice head(s):
Triinu Hiob
Other key lawyers:
Katrin Sarap; Ann Tarkin; Grete Savila
Testimonials
‘Triinu Hiob is easily reachable, approachable, and always delivers. She knows our business and our contracts and advises on revision where necessary. She researches previous disputes and outcomes. Our company has trust in her delivering quality work.’
‘They were professional and precise in providing assistance. Present and also prompt in their actions.’
‘Trrinu Hjob is an amazing practitioner who is always available and razor-sharp. And she is supported by a team of excellent associates.’
‘They are the most competent, collegiate and helpful Estonian law firm we have ever worked with.’
‘It’s a very capable all-female team (as far as I know) led by Triinu Hiob. Triinu is, among other things, an up-and-coming arbitration expert. NJORD’s dispute resolution team is very responsive and quick with an ability to dive into even the most complex legal issues.’
Key clients
Verner Fogel
ERGO Insurance
EBS Campus
Inchcape Motors
Alandia KV
Work highlights
- Representing a number of Chinese creditors in the bankruptcy procedure of a car parts wholesale company.
- Representing creditors in the high-value bankruptcy of CoinLoan, a major crypto business company.
- Acting as an institution-appointed sole arbitrator in an insurance dispute between two market players.
Estonia > Employment Tier 3
The NJORD Law Firm group acts for clients operating across a range of sectors, including IT, transport and logistics. Katrin Sarap leads the team and stands out for her employment litigation expertise. Triinu Hiob is another standout team member and is particularly strong in arbitration, both in Estonia and internationally.Practice head(s):
Katrin Sarap
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Triinu Hiob has been our employment law lawyer for many years already and for a good reason. She is easily reachable and approachable. She is an expert in the field and can solve a case quickly verbally on the phone. She follows up with a written explanation, confirmation, or necessary contract amendments from her side.’
‘Triinu Hiob knows our business and our contracts and advises on revision. In a dispute, she doesn’t just rely on our policies and our case description but links it to the relevant law. She researches previous disputes in disputes and outcomes and also does research on a dispute committee to see their general standings on topics and be more prepared for any questions and counter arguments. Our company has trust in her always delivering with quality.’
Key clients
Plus500EE AS and Plus500 Ltd
Harju Elekter AS
VALDEK AS
AQ Lasertool OÜ
Inchcape Motors Estonia OÜ
Viking Line Eesti OÜ
Coolbet (VG Estonia OÜ)
Estonian Business School
GoWorkaBit Estonia OÜ
Work highlights
- Advised Inchcape Motors Estonia on a labour dispute where the client had terminated the employment contract due to loss of trust and breach of the contract.
- Advised Plus500 on obtaining a market maker investment firm license from the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority.
- Advised Viking Line Eesti on various questions related to termination of employment contracts as well as hiring minors.