WALLESS team is well-placed to advise on regulatory matters, tax structuring, and large-scale acquisitions, as well as in matters involving Estonian tax authorities. The team advises on the tax structuring elements of private equity and M&A transactions. Rolan Jankelevitsh oversees the team and brings a wealth of knowledge in international tax law. Priit Raudsepp displays a strength in international tax planning, assisting a range of international companies in this arena. Ivo Vanasaun is a noteworthy direct tax specialist.
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Key clients
- Bregal Milestone
- HeidelbergCement
- Turnit
- Nortal group
- Fort Aero
- éolane group
- Estonian Association of Media Enterprises
- Airbnb
- Kapitel and Tristafan OÜ
- Snap Inc (US technology company, developer of Snapchat)
Work highlights
Advised Bregal Milestone on tax structuring, acquisition of Ridango, a prominent developer of transportation software.
Advising the purchasers Kapitel AS and Tristafan OÜ on the acquisition of Viru Centre (Viru Keskus shopping centre) from Pontos Group.
Advising the ad-hoc group of note holders on the Estonian tax aspects of the amendment and extension of the notes issued by a large multinational group with the total value of €600 million.
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Practice head
Rolan Jankelevitsh
Other key lawyers
Priit Raudsepp; Ivo Vanasaun