Adept in multi-jurisdictional tax restructuring, Cobalt's team is formed of practitioners who regularly appear before tax authorities and in landmark disputes. Team leader Egon Talur provides strategic advice in contentious and non-contentious matters. Direct and indirect tax matters feature in the team's workload; described as ‘trustworthy in tax litigation’, Karli Kütt has expertise in handling the indirect, including cases regarding VAT, excise duties and customs duties issues. The ‘extremely pragmatic’ Tõnu Kolts is a key name in corporate taxation, international structuring, and executive compensation cases.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Cobalt's tax practice has a creative and reasonable solution for your case.’
- ‘Cobalt's tax partners are very available in case you need their help/advice.’
- ‘Cobalt’s strength lies in the breadth of its team and the diversity of specialisations available under one roof. No matter how specific or unexpected our legal needs have been, there has always been someone within the firm with the expertise to support us.'
- ‘What truly differentiates Cobalt’s lawyers is not only their legal acumen but their accessibility and human approach. The individuals we have worked with consistently go above and beyond, making themselves available whenever urgent support is required. This level of dedication is rare and highly valued.'
Key clients
- Otto Maja OÜ
- Bolt Operations OÜ
- Bolt Technology OÜ
- Dexatel OÜ
- Kasperwiki Laevaomanikud OÜ
- Salv Technologies OÜ
- Mindvalley Inc.
- Mindvalley OÜ
- CybExer Technologies OÜ
- Saint-Gobain Glass Estonia SE
- Veriff OÜ
- 3Commas Technologies OÜ
Work highlights
Advised Combiwood Grupp OÜ on the tax structuring of a high-value acquisition in the timber industry involving a debt-financed share deal and a potential debt push-down via a downstream merger.
Represented Alexela AS before Estonian tax authority with respect to the classification of ethanol fuel E85 under the Combined Nomenclature.
Representing the client in complex tax litigation, a landmark dispute on transfer pricing adjustments.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Egon Talur
Other key lawyers
Karli Kütt; Tõnu Kolts