TGS Baltic > Tallinn, Estonia > Firm Profile

‘My contact for all fintech, finance and regulatory matters in Estonia.’

‘Kristi Pent is most knowledgeable in new technologies.’ 

‘TGS has a team of lawyers who have unique experience in maritime law. Expertise and passion in this field.’

‘Triin Kaurov and Martti Peetsalu are easy to work with as they are goal oriented and practical in achieving the results. They are capable of mediating different opinions and finding solutions which suits everybody. They have the passion to go in-depth on issues and they don’t stop until they have found a solution, a characteristic which creates trust, and I can rely on the fact that when a problem needs to be solved, it will be solved.’

‘TGS Baltic is excellent in shipping and transport matters, but also in other fields and it gives the right combination for a great law firm. The team is always able to provide high quality legal assistance and we appreciate their quick rational solutions to our matters. TGS Baltic has good contacts abroad and if we urgently need legal advice abroad, we are sure that we are safe in cooperation with TGS Baltic.’

‘Triin Kaurov is a very committed, solution-oriented, and trustworthy partner. She has remarkable experience in a wide range of practice areas (she understands our business shipping and transport, but also dispute resolution, public law, regulatory matters, and employment matters). We appreciate her professionalism. She solves all our matters so pragmatically and simply and at the same time so thoughtfully – it is remarkable.’

‘Martti Peetsalu specialises in shipping and transport matters. Martti has remarkable experience in dispute resolution and is very competent in complicated matters with international elements. We appreciate his considerable experience, responsiveness, and rational and well-considered solutions. His professional attitude is remarkable.’

‘We need a very versatile legal approach to our business. In this regard TGS Baltic is really outstanding, that they cover all areas we need for our business. Their team is well informed about the latest developments not only in the legal environment, but also concerning our business.’

‘Leonid Tolstov is strong in the field of corporate matters. He also has an understanding knowledge of other legal areas.’

‘The team is very competent in commercial, corporate and M&A. We had an urgent transaction and we got exactly the help we needed. Very good understanding of what was needed and when, so we were very calm during the process as everything was planned and taken care of.’

‘Very experienced, competent, fast, and approachable team. Strong reputation from multiple references and I was very happy with their work and answers to strategic questions.’

‘Sander Kärson was recommended to me and did a great job.’

‘TGS has one of the best and most proficient dispute resolution teams on the Estonian market. They are able to handle the biggest and most difficult cases effectively and with great results. What I especially value is the fact that their dispute resolution team is very well balanced having a very good representation of very experienced attorneys but at the same time they have been able to attract young talent as well.’

‘My business is handled by senior partner Paul Varul who is an undisputed star of Estonian civil law being the main author of most of the civil law acts of independent Estonia. Paul is backed up by very talented senior associate Kedli Anvelt and partner Peeter Viirsalu. The team has produced excellent results, and I am very pleased with their work.’

‘The team comprises an excellent mix of people combining deep academic knowledge of law with rich practical experience in the field of dispute resolution. They are approachable and able to communicate complex issues with ease. Their command of the English language is impeccable.’

‘Chirag Mody was our main contact. He makes the best possible impression both as a lawyer and a person by combining legal excellence with amazing communication skills. He is capable of analysing even the most complex factual scenarios and laws in a creative and fruitful manner while not losing sight of the broader strategic objectives. His service is competent, fast and highly effective – actually he has never lost a case we entrusted him with.’

‘Paul Varul is a senior academic whose presence in the team makes a lot of difference. He has immense knowledge of European civil law and is able to use it for the client’s benefit creatively. This has proved particularly useful in Estonia, whose law has apparently taken a lot of inspiration abroad and remain open to foreign influence. Professor Varul is a calm, experienced and highly competent individual.’

‘‘Professional attitude. The team is aware of the latest developments in the field.’

‘Martti Peetsalu has a professional attitude, is friendly and always offers solutions.’

‘Young, eager and professional team. Tackle problems with a passion. Sufficient depth to cover matters effectively. Senior partners still involved to provide interesting viewpoints.’ 

‘TGS Baltic lawyers are highly experienced professionals. The team is remarkable. They always think along our business and take care of our real needs. They are always focused on logical solutions. TGS Baltic also focuses a lot on ESG issues, and for our business it has crucial importance.’

‘Their service levels and responsiveness are accurate and quick.’

‘Triin Kaurov has remarkable experience in a wide range of practice areas. She is a very experienced, solution-oriented, and trustworthy partner. We appreciate her professionality. She solves all our matters so pragmatically and simply and at the same time so thoughtfully. It is remarkable. We also appreciate her because of her responsiveness, and she always finds time for us.’

‘The TGS Baltic employment team has always had a high level of knowledge and experience and they have offered practical solutions to our questions. They are quick and smart and real professionals, and they are responsive. We can trust TGS Baltic. They pay a lot of attention to ESG and sustainability issues, which are very important to us.’

‘The team demonstrates professionalism and good teamwork.’

‘Triin Kaurov has remarkable experience, and she always has very rational and well-considered solutions. She can see the big picture and thus mitigate potential risks that we would never ever consider. Also, we appreciate her commitment.’

‘Siret Saks has remarkable experience in immigration issues and also in remote work questions. She is so quick, highly committed and solution determined.’

‘TGS Baltic has very good experts and they are doing good work trying to understand the aims of the client. They are looking for the best solution and understand business well. We received very good results surprisingly fast.’

‘They have very professional knowledge about complicated legal questions. At the same time they are very solution-oriented and have good communication skills.’

‘We like the expertise, correctness, and adherence to deadlines of TGS Baltic’s lawyers. Time and opportunities for constructive meetings are always found. We love their ability to put together the most competent teams of experts for a particular matter. And in addition to their expertise in solving our matters, it is pleasant that trainings, information mornings are organized for clients.’

‘TGS Baltic’s attorneys are great professionals who are not only highly experienced but also can show remarkable teamwork. Our main contact is Triin Kaurov. She has remarkable experience, very committed, and gives rational and well-considered solutions. I would like to highlight Triinu Järviste and Vitali Šipilov. Triinu is a real expert in competition and state aid questions and Vitali is very analytical.’

‘I find the firm to be very business-minded. They give very straight/black and white answers despite the fact that competition law is very grey with its rules. This is something that businesses greatly appreciate. I also feel that they know business very well and are not just lawyers.’

‘Triinu Jarviste is our main contact and the reason we use TGS Baltic services. Very professional.’

‘A very strong and versatile composition team led by a creative and very able leader in Peeter Viirsalu. They truly cover all aspects of our real estate development and construction business needs.’

‘Peeter Viirsalu is our number one go-to attorney with every legal problem we might have. He is very proficient in real estate related matters (both contractual and litigation), but also has an excellent knowledge and ample experience in other legal matters as well. Combine this with his high approachability and professionalism and you have a legal partner that you enjoy working with.’

‘A quality team.’

‘Peeter Viirsalu’s knowledge of law and his ability to always strive for a solution that is profitable for us is very much appreciated.’

‘Cooperation and commitment.’

‘TGS Baltic always quickly finds a professional person to work with us and delivers the result quickly.’

‘I find it very useful and important that before digging into the task they first make sure they understand the challenge and then offer the most reasonable solution. If needed, they communicate directly with our counterparties.’

‘Great at IP, easy to contact, take their duty seriously.’

‘The team is truly specialist in their respective fields and work extremely well together. You receive excellent quality.’

‘We mainly work with Peeter Viirsalu, who knows our field of business very well and can therefore deliver quality. We have also worked with Silvia Urgas and Mari-Liis Orav who are excellent IP law specialists.’