Real estate litigation forms a key pillar of WALLESS‘ practice due to the expertise of department head Piret Kergandberg, who also leads the firm’s real estate team. Andreas Veeret is equally strong in handling disputes in the sector, however the group is also very experienced in advising on bankruptcy proceedings and public sector disputes. Erki Kergandberg is highly regarded for his experience in defending clients in cross-border criminal cases, while Elmer Muna acts in civil litigation. Evelin Lisett Ratnik focuses on contentious investment, fintech and corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Piret Kergandberg stands out as a highly skilled litigator with exceptional attention to detail and strategic thinking. She combines deep knowledge of procedural law with the ability to simplify complex disputes, making her guidance clear and practical for clients. Piret is calm under pressure and has an outstanding ability to anticipate the opposing side’s moves, which often gives her clients a decisive advantage. She is solution-oriented and pragmatic, always focused on achieving the best outcome rather than engaging in unnecessary procedural battles. Clients particularly value her responsiveness, her ability to build trust quickly, and her dedication to protecting their long-term interests. Piret’s professionalism, combined with her approachable and supportive manner, makes her not only a strong advocate in court but also a trusted advisor in sensitive and high-stakes matters.’
- ‘WALLESS’ dispute resolution practice is known for its strong combination of legal expertise and practical business thinking. The lawyers are efficient, focused, and deliver solutions that are both legally sound and commercially useful. They are particularly experienced in complex commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts and regulatory cases.'
- ‘Our company has received excellent service and legal advice from Angela Kase and Piret Kergandberg.’
- Partner Piret Kergandberg is a well-experienced advocate who has good common sense. She has served as a managing partner of WALLESS, and that has taught her to look at matters from a more business-wise angle. She specializes in administrative law (public law) with a strong focus on real estate and energy-related matters.
- WALLESS is a mid-sized law firm in the Estonian market, and this makes their services cost-effective, efficient, and really close to clients' needs.
Key clients
- Milstrand
- Priit Humal
- Kentex Arendus
- N. R. Energy
- Control Process
- Kelly Sildaru
- Hillar Teder
- Tartu University
- Koenig & Bauer AG
- Salva Kindlustus AS
- Allecto AS
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Practice head
Piret Kergandberg
Other key lawyers
Angela Kase; Elmer Muna; Margo Lemetti; Edgar-Kaj Velbri; Kadri Lember; Erki Kergandberg; Andreas Veeret; Evelin Lisett Ratnik