Cobalt is very well known for acting on a broad spectrum of complex banking and capital markets transactions, including bond issuances. Maria Kotkas has extensive experience in handling financing matters, including syndicated finance and energy financing cases, and Monika Koolmeister is well-versed in acting as counsel to financial regulators. Kristel Raidla-Talur brings expertise in venture capital matters. The trio collectively head the practice; other key practitioners to note include Kaarel Eller, who focuses on fintech issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Marina Kotkas is an excellent transaction lawyer. Exceptional attention to detail together with great understanding of the big picture and the context of the transaction. She displays trustworthiness and a well-structured, efficient approach.'
- 'Detail oriented without losing the bigger picture.'
- 'Marina Kotkas is detail oriented.'
- 'Professional, quick, always to the point.'
- 'Marina Kotkas and Tiina Ilus are both experienced in capital markets, which is very helpful.'
- 'Marina Kotkas has very thorough knowledge of how to set up collateral structures in complex transactions such as infrastructure finance. From the lenders' perspective, this eases the whole transaction process, both time wise and in terms of reducing the complexity.'
Key clients
- LHV
- Swedbank
- European Investment Bank
- SEB
- Coop Pank
- Wise Assets
- Luminor Bank
- Inbank
- Bondora
- Striga Technology
- Holm
Work highlights
Advised Coop Pank AS on applying for an additional activity licence from the European Central Bank, enabling the issuance of covered bonds.
Advised Inbank AS on entering into its first synthetic securitisation with the European Investment Bank Group.
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Marina Kotkas; Monika Koolmeister; Kristel Raidla-Talur
Other key lawyers
Tiina Ilus; Kaarel Eller; Georg Kuusik