Law Firm TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

Dispute Resolution / Real Estate Transactions / Real Estate Development & Regulatory / Zoning & Planning / Infrastructure & PPP

Merli Mäesalu has extensive experience in constitutional and administrative law, with a strong focus on dispute resolution. She represents clients in court, particularly in matters related to planning, construction, environmental law, and state liability.

Merli has advised both public authorities and private companies, including in EU aid proceedings, licensing processes, and disputes with various supervisory bodies.

Her background at Tallinn Administrative Court has given her valuable practical insight into challenging administrative decisions. Merli has also conducted academic research in litigation and continues to support clients in complex administrative procedures.

Since 2017 Senior Associate, law firm TEGOS (formerly TGS Baltic) 2014–2017 Senior Associate, law firm Varul 2012–2013 Associate, law firm Varul 2011–2012 Associate, law firm Glikman & Partners 2010–2011 Consultant, Tallinn Administrative Court 2009 Intern, Estonian Ministry of Justice 2008 Counsel, University of Tartu Student’s Law Office 2008 Intern, Tartu Courthouse of Tartu County Court 2007 Intern, law firm Valge & Uiga

Estonian, English

2013 Estonian Young Lawyers Association 2011 Estonian Bar Association 2007 ELSA

2010 University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, MA 2009 University of Salzburg, summer programme on private international law 2008 University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, BA