Led by Martin Mäesalu, the Estonian competition law team at Ellex Raidla works closely with the firm’s wider Baltic network to support clients on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. Multi-jurisdictional merger control cases and merger filings are core areas of strength for the group, which also fields expertise in state aid issues. Mäesalu is highly regarded for his experience in handling energy-related state aid matters, and Miikael Tuus is a key contact for merger clearance work. Kevin Gerretz acts on abuse of dominance cases. The department is also well known for assisting with investigations by the Estonian Competition Authority.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Martin Mäesalu stands out as a brilliant, adaptable and creative lawyer.’
- ‘Quick responses and talented professionals.’
- ‘Martien Mäesalu stands out for providing practical solutions and quick responses.’
Key clients
- Enefit Power OÜ
- Trigon Capital AS
- Operail OÜ
- Infortar AS
- ERGO International AG
- Coca Cola Hellenic
- Tallink Grupp AS
- Henkel Balti OÜ
- Telia Eesti AS
- OÜ Skeleton Technologies
Work highlights
Acting as lead competition law counsel to ERGO International AG on its acquisition of ADB Gjensidige from Gjensidige Forsikring ASA, involving complex merger control proceedings in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Advised Infortar AS on merger control and state aid matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Martin Mäesalu
Other key lawyers
Kevin Gerretz; Miikael Tuus