WALLESS‘ team stands out in the Estonian market for its strength in advising on the full lifecycle of real estate projects. The group routinely handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious mandates, as well as acting on cases concerning building permits and zoning issues. Minni-Triin Park, who heads up the practice, acts as counsel to major Estonian and international investors and asset managers, often involving renewable energy and infrastructure sector matters. Angela Kase ’combines meticulous attention to detail with a genuine understanding of market dynamics‘ and is very experienced in handling complex construction disputes. Piret Kergandberg is a key contact for real estate litigation, and Margus Kõiva specialises in environmental law.
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Testimonials
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- They are extremely consistent, nice, and pragmatic. They want what’s best for you, and they aren’t afraid to tell you that you might be wrong. If there is a better way, they will find it - that is what I respect the most about them. Especially Piret Kergandberg, who is excellent at her work and shows great composure as well. She is great at cutting away abstractions and solving complex legal frameworks. She is also very meticulous, methodical, and professional, which makes her and the whole firm very special.
- It’s one of the few Estonian firms that have managed to merge traditional legal expertise with a pragmatic, commercially driven mindset, especially with regard to real estate and business. The partners and associates respond quickly and effectively; they are transparent, intelligent, and experienced. They are great at anticipating problems and getting to the root of the issue, rather than only responding to problems. Many other firms promise international standards, but Walless actually delivers on the promise. The billing is streamlined, fast, and transparent. They are great at innovating and boosting innovation in their clients.
- ‘WALLESS' real estate team stands apart through their comprehensive, end-to-end approach, covering everything from initial project funding and tax structuring to post-investment asset management and dispute resolution. Their deep sector expertise extends beyond traditional real estate into alternative investment fields like agricultural and forestry assets. The Baltic team's collaborative approach across jurisdictions, combined with their ability to seamlessly handle complex cross-border transactions, consistently delivers results that exceed our expectations.’
- ‘The standout quality of WALLESS' real estate practitioners is their exceptional commercial acumen paired with technical legal excellence. Angela Kase demonstrates a rare ability to think beyond conventional structures, consistently identifying creative solutions that competitors miss. What we value most is their proactive approach - they anticipate challenges before they arise and present multiple strategic options. Associates in the Tallinn branch combine meticulous attention to detail with a genuine understanding of market dynamics. The team's collective strength lies in their willingness to challenge conventional wisdom while maintaining absolute reliability in execution.’
- ‘The quality of service is the best in every possible direction.’
- ‘The team is characterised by dedication and high quality in their services.’
Key clients
- CA Gruppen (Rimi Baltic Group)
- LIDL Estonia
- Saare Wind Energy / Van Oord
- Kapitel
- East Capital
- TKM Grupp AS
- Ignitis Renewables UAB
- Sirin
- Estonian Centre for Defence Investments
- Bonava Group
- LHV Pension Funds
- Magnetic MRO
Work highlights
Advised ICA Gruppen on its €1.3 billion sale of Rimi Baltic Group to Salling Group, involving real estate assets.
Advised the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments on the development of Estonia's Defence Industry Park.
Advised Saare Wind Energy and Van Oord on Estonia's first offshore wind farm project near Saaremaa.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Minni-Triin Park
Other key lawyers
Angela Kase; Margus Kõiva; Piret Kergandberg