Ellex Raidla has a plethora of capital markets and financing expertise in the team, enabling it to work on complex bond offering and listing matters. The group boasts a client base which includes prominent banks and financial institutions. Practice head Raino Paron has an excellent reputation for advising on high-profile capital markets cases and complex financial regulatory issues, and Ermo Kosk‘s workload includes cross-border transactions and debt financings. Toomas Kasesalu brings experience in trade finance matters, and Gerli Kivisoo stands out for her ’leadership and deep expertise in banking and capital markets’. Helen Ratso is a key contact for investment fund managers.
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Testimonials
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- 'This law firm distinguishes itself through its exceptional legal expertise, strategic mindset, and a truly client-focused approach. From our experience, their practice is built on a foundation of deep knowledge, integrity, and a genuine commitment to delivering value. Their lawyers are approachable, proactive, and always willing to go the extra mile. We’ve found their team to be exceptionally well-coordinated, which results in seamless service delivery and a high level of trust.'
- 'The individuals we work with are truly exceptional—each one brings a unique combination of legal expertise, professionalism, and personal dedication. Gerli Kivisoo's leadership and deep expertise in banking and capital markets has been instrumental in several key matters.'
- 'Very capable team.'
- 'Gerli Kivisoo is a fantastic lawyer. She is proactive, reasonable and delivers top legal advice.'
- 'The Ellex Raidla team have a reputation for being one of (if not the) go-to firm for advice in the Baltic region. They have a real bench strength of expertise, and provide commercially focused and pragmatic advice.'
- 'We often work Ermo Kosk, Rutt Värk and Toomas Kasesalu. They know their stuff. They are responsive, pragmatic, and efficient. Rutt is particularly impressive, and goes the extra mile to keep to timetables without compromising on quality.'
Key clients
- Eesti Energia AS
- Enefit Green AS
- Swedbank AS
- Republic of Estonia through the Ministry of Finance
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- SmartCap AS
- LHV Pank AS
- Liven AS
- Julianus Inkasso
- Superangel AS
- Primostar Group AS
Lawyers
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Practice head
Raino Paron
Other key lawyers
Ermo Kosk; Antti Perli; Gerli Kivisoo; Helen Ratso; Toomas Kasesalu; Rutt Värk