Sorainen has a wealth of expertise in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Lise-Lotte Lääne is well-versed in acting for companies in the latter two industries in litigation, and the team is equally adept at handling patent disputes and cases involving alleged infringements of industrial designs. Non-contentious matters are also prominent in the group's workload; data protection cases are a core area of instruction for the department. Kaupo Lepasepp is well-known for his IP expertise, and Mihkel Miidla, is a name to note for IT-related issues; the pair co-head the practice with Lääne.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kaupo Lepasepp and Mihkel Miidla stand out through their commitment to collaborative professionalism and their excellence in delivering clear, comprehensive and well-reasoned legal advice. In our experience, they combine deep sectoral knowledge with legal ability, consistently delivering pragmatic solutions that align with clients' business objectives.'
- ‘The team at Sorainen Estonia distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to cross-sectoral data protection matters, delivering practical solutions to complex challenges. Our experience is of a practice committed to collaborative and collegiate working, who are extremely responsive and client-oriented, with deep sector specialisation. ’
- ‘The team possesses strong expertise in providing privacy-related advice. They consistently demonstrate professionalism, delivering high-quality services with reliability and precision. Moreover, their communication is clear, timely, and solution-oriented, which ensures smooth collaboration and efficient project execution.’
- ‘Mihkel Miidla is a deeply involved partner. His extensive expertise in both legal matters and the IT sector, along with his practical insights, proved invaluable. In addition, Liisa Maria Kuuskmaa planned and executed the project with exceptional diligence and care and demonstrated outstanding professionalism.'
Key clients
- Allfilm
- Bolt
- Pactum AI OÜ
- Baltic Workboats AS
- Foundation CR14
- Haut.AI
- Oxipit
- Estonian Centre for International Development
Work highlights
Advised Oxipit on a major partnership with Unilabs in relation to AI matters.
Advised Allfilm on a production matter.
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Practice head
Kaupo Lepasepp; Mihkel Miidla; Lise-Lotte Lääne
Other key lawyers
Stella Victoria Ojala; Oliver Kuusk; Liisa Maria Kuuskmaa; Mirell Prosa