Law Firm TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

Dispute Resolution / Arbitration / Mediation / Commercial Litigation / Insolvency & Restructuring / White Collar Crime

Martti Peetsalu is a leading expert in shipping and transport law, recognised by prestigious international directories for his practical, diligent, and responsive approach.

Clients appreciate his analytical, pro-active, and commercial mindset, comparing his strategic thinking to that of a chess player—always thinking several steps ahead.

With extensive experience in shipping law, Martti has litigated landmark cases, particularly in ship arrest issues, shaping Estonia’s reputation for having an efficient legal system and strong maritime case law. He has also handled cases involving road carriers, freight forwarders, forced vessel sales, cargo claims, and issues related to the carriage of goods and passengers by air.

Martti has successfully represented clients in significant Supreme Court cases concerning shareholder disputes, company division, and board member liabilities, which have shaped Estonian case law. He has also gained valuable experience in rail carriage and railway infrastructure charges.

He has further honed his expertise at Dabelstein & Passehl (Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein), a law firm specialising in the transport sector. Martti also serves on the national revision committee on national defence law and co-authored analyses on court procedures in a state of emergency.

Since 2023Partner, law firm TEGOS (formerly TGS Baltic)

2021-2023Associate Partner, law firm TGS Baltic

2017-2021Senior Associate, law firm TGS Baltic

2014–2017Senior Associate, law firm Varul

2012Intern, Law Firm Dabelstein & Passehl (Hamburg)

2008–2014Senior Associate, law firm Glimstedt

2006–2008Lawyer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Estonian, English, German, Russian

2013Estonian Association of Young Lawyers

2010Estonian Bar Association

2009University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, MA

2006University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, BA

2005University of Rostock (Student Exchange Program)