Languages
- Estonian
- Russian
- English
Education
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1984
University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (MA)
Job experience
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1993 – …
Aivar Pilv Law Office, Managing Partner and Head of Office
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1984 – 1992
Tallinn II Legal Advisory Board (1991 renamed Vanalinna Law Office), Attorney
Activity in the Estonian Bar Association
- 2013 – … Member of the fundamental rights committee of the Estonian Bar Association
- 2013 received the Order of the Estonian Bar Association
- 2007 – 2010 Reappointed Chairman of the Estonian Bar Association
- 2004 – 2007 Chairman of the Estonian Bar Association
- 2002 – 2010 Member of the Chamber of Administrating the Courts as the representative of the Estonian Bar Association
- 2001 – 2004 Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Bar Association
- 1995 – 2001 Member of the Board of the Estonian Bar Association
- 1994 – 1995 Member of the qualifying committee of the Estonian Bar Association
Recognitions
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2012 - 2022
The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa
The international publication on overviews of the legal market “The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa” has recognised Aivar Pilv as a leading lawyer in tax law and dispute resolution. He is also highly ranked in corporate law, M&A, real estate and construction areas. Aivar Pilv is considered as „one of the best specialists on litigation in Estonia; he has excellent tax knowledge; he is a solid lawyer with a very good reputation“ and he has "great knowledge and experience" in the commercial, corporate and M&A area. The publication has rewarded Aivar Pilv already in consecutive years of 2012 - 2022. Managing partner Aivar Pilv has been included in the highest ranking „Hall of Fame“ in dispute resolution and tax.
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2022
Chambers Europe
International catalogue Chambers Europe 2022 has recognised Aivar Pilv, the managing partner of LEADELL Pilv Law Office, among Band 1: “Aivar Pilv is a highly established name in contentious matters with a strong focus and track record in white-collar crime cases. Clients highlight his “analytical approach and outstanding performance in court.”“.
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2012 - 2017
Chambers Europe
The publication „Chambers Europe“ has recognised Aivar Pilv as a leading expert on dispute resolution (litigation) and real estate law. He is an experienced lawyer in arbitration and clients praise his “commitment, skills and experience in criminal law". The publication is noting that clients praise his “analytical approach – great, even perfect performance in court” and his “very thorough and systematic handling of the case”. Aivar Pilv has been rewarded a leading lawyer already in six consecutive years: in 2012 - 2017.
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2012 - 2018
Chambers Global
The publication “Chambers Global” of the database of the world’s leading law firms “Chambers and Partners” has repeatedly ranked Aivar Pilv as a leading attorney in dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration). The market researchers refer to Aivar Pilv as a “real star and excellent practitioner”. The publication quotes “Aivar Pilv enjoys an excellent reputation as “one of the best-known lawyers in Estonia”. Clients praise his “analytical approach – great, even perfect performance in court” and his “very thorough and systematic handling of the case”. He handles a range of civil and criminal disputes and is particularly recommended for white-collar crime cases”. The publication has rewarded Aivar Pilv already in consecutive years of 2012 - 2018.
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2012 - 2018
Best Lawyers
The international publication “Best Lawyers” has repeatedly (2012 - 2018) acknowledged Aivar Pilv as one of the best experts in Estonia in the areas of criminal proceeding, dispute resolution, arbitration, bankruptcy and restructuring, tax law and media law.
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2013
Global Law Experts
The publication „Global Law Experts“ has attributed to Aivar Pilv the title ’Recommended Dispute Resolution Expert in Estonia 2013’.
Publications
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Article in “The International Comparative Legal Guide” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2014)
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Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2009 – 2013)
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Summary of a lecture “The Administration of Justice – for What Purpose?” (Juridica 4/2011)
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“Suspicious Deals of Debtor Can Be Nullified in Insolvency Proceedings” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)
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“Creditor May Sustain Losses” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)
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“All the Local Authorities Won” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)
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“Contracts Handbook” (Äripäev handbook, 2006)
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“Tax Proceedings” (legal series of book club Äripäev, 2006)
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“New, Declarative Acknowledgement of Obligation” (newspaper Äripäev, 2006)
Membership
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2016
Member of legal commission of the Estonian Olympic Committee
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1984
Member of Estonian Bar Association
Other professional activities
- Lecture on amendments of Corporate Law at the financial conference „Teejuht 2016. aastaks“ (2015)
- Participation in academic conference „Commercial Code 20: Experiences and Development Possibilities of Estonia and Europe regarding Corporate Law“ (2015)
- Lecture “Knotted Articles, i.e. Surprising Court Orders” at the accounting conference “Pärnu Raamatupidamiskonverents” (2013)
- Lecture “Developments of legal services market in 2014” at the economic conference “Business Plan 2014” (2013)
- Lecture “Legal Clarity and Legal Certainty” at the Tartu Circuit Court’s 20th anniversary celebration (2013)
- Participation in panel discussion of Äripäev seminar “Right of Partners and Shareholders to Information and Special Audit” (2012)
- Participation in 2011 IBA Annual Conference (2011)
- Lecture “How Economic Downturn Affects Conditions Formerly Agreed Upon?” at the financial conference “Pärnu Finantskonverents” (2011)
- Lecture “How to Avoid Cutting Your Finger” at the accounting conference “Pärnu Raamatupidamiskonverents” (2010)
- Lecture “Administration of Justice – For Which Purpose?” at the annual Days of Estonian Lawyers (2010)
- Lecture “Mergers and Acquisitions – Why, When, How?” at the Tallinn Conferences seminar “How to Successfully Implement Mergers and Acquisitions?” (2008)
- Lecture “Legal Remedies Used for Lease Agreements” at the Äripäev seminar “Legal Remedies Arising from Contracts and the Use Thereof” (2008)
- Lecture “Recovery of Claims in Bankruptcy Proceedings” at the seminar “Resolving Disputes Proceeding from Contracts” (2007)
