WALLESS handles large-scale M&A transactions adeptly, often on a pan-Baltic basis, with the Estonian team working in tandem with the firm's Latvian and Lithuanian offices to support clients on mandates. Practice co-heads Rolan Jankelevitsh and Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff are highly regarded M&A practitioners, and Karl-Erich Trisberg and Minni-Triin Park are well known for representing prominent international and Estonian financial institutions in corporate matters. Margus Kõiva is very experienced in assisting real estate clients with transactions, and Toomas Taube is a specialist in corporate law. Kaisa Üksik has a solid track record in advising on corporate restructurings.
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- Amazing level of support and professionalism. Both the knowledge of detail in law and business combined with people skills were a super combo. We got fast and precise support in the case in both legal detail and in the business negotiations as well. Walles really helped us close the deal.
- Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff is such a brilliant and creative attorney; he is the kind of lawyer who thinks like a practical business person first and a lawyer second. He does not just tell us what we cannot do, but comes back with creative proposals. He has a rare talent for reading the room and understanding what is really driving each party in a negotiation. Minni-Triin Park is very good at understanding people; she knows when to be tough in negotiations and when to be more gentle. Deals always stay on track with her. She really cares about keeping good relationships for the long run, and her mix of emotional intelligence and legal expertise has made her one of the most valued lawyers we work with.
- Karl is both a highly skilled attorney and a very good people person. He knows the ins and outs of the business and law and is also able to provide very good support for the mental and psychological side of the negotiations for the selling founder. Laura is a superstar when it comes to preparing documents and having a high attention to detail.
- One of their biggest strengths is the understanding of the big picture (not just the legal aspects of the case, but also the business and other related aspects) - it creates additional value for the client.
- They know the market inside out but also understand how to get complex international deals done properly. What continuously impresses us most is how they focus on practical solutions that actually work for our business, not just technical legal advice. We feel they are our legal partner, not just a legal advisor.
- Flexibility, vast knowledge.
Key clients
- ICA Gruppen
- HeidelbergCement
- Nortal
- Bregal Milestone
- éolane Tallinn
- Bigbank Group
- Alludo
- LMT
- Magnetic MRO Group
- Mandatum Life Insurance Company
- Šiaulių Bankas
- Capitalica Asset Management
Work highlights
Acted for ICA Gruppen in a €1.3 billion exit from the Baltic Market via the sale of Rimi Baltic Group to Salling Group.
Advised Bregal Milestone on the acquisition of Ridango.
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Practice head
Rolan Jankelevitsh; Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff
Other key lawyers
Minni-Triin Park; Karl-Erich Trisberg; Kaisa Üksik; Toomas Taube; Margus Kõiva