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Practice areas

  • Tax

    Tax

    Tax, Customs

    Our tax specialists, some with prior experience of working for the tax authorities, advise and represent clients in all issues related to tax and customs law: structuring transactions, relations with tax authorities and tax disputes (i.a. tax crimes). The vast and highly recognised experience with tax disputes allows us to foresee and address the potential risks already prior to executing transactions.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • Regulatory & compliance

    Regulatory & compliance

    Administrative proceedings, Consumer protection, Data protection, Energy, Sports

    Given the ever-expanding set of local and international rules and regulations which impact the daily lives of companies of all sizes, compliance has been getting more and more attention as a potential source of corporate issues. Our team of specialists has vast experience in helping our clients to understand and deal as efficiently as possible with all the rules and regulations that apply to them.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • Real estate & construction

    Real estate & construction

    Construction, Zoning and planning, Infrastructure, Environment, Real estate

    Our practice includes counselling on a variety of real estate related issues: real estate development (i.a. zoning & planning, permits, infrastructure, construction contracts, financing, environment), rights and obligations stemming from ownership (e.g. co-ownership, servitudes, access roads), as well as rent and lease of immovables. International publications have, for years, recognised our professionalism in dealing with these matters.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    We assist our clients in all stages of M&A transactions, i.a. negotiations, project management, structuring of the transaction, conducting legal due diligence and other preparations, execution of necessary documentation, as well as closing of transactions. We also advise our clients on creating joint ventures. Our M&A team has experience in providing practical solutions in the most complex issues. We have advised all kinds of companies and our M&A team has participated in a number of transactions in all the Baltic countries and also covering outside targets.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Health care, Medical & pharmaceuticals

    We provide legal advice and represent our clients in all matters related to pharmaceuticals, which is one of the fastest growing industries with rapidly changing rules and regulations that varies from one country to another. Our attorneys, in cooperation with medical field professionals, advise on a regular basis on the requirements for manufacturing medical products, the promotion of medical products and requirements for performance of clinical trials. We also have a comprehensive practice in representing clients in medical malpractice cases.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • IT & intellectual property

    IT & intellectual property

    Information technology, Telecommunications, Media, Intellectual property

    We keep up with the times and acknowledge the vast use of information technologies and the growing importance of intellectual property in today’s business. With individual approach and by looking from clients’ perspective, our team can provide advice on all aspects related to information technologies and intellectual property. We combine our knowledge of conventional business transactions with an in-depth understanding of the related technical aspects. Our attorneys are recognised for having experience e.g. in legal aspects of cloud computing, software licencing and patent registration.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • Dispute resolution

    Dispute resolution

    Litigation, Arbitration, Alternative dispute resolution, Family and inheritance, Enforcement, White-collar crimes

    We have a comprehensive practice in litigation, arbitration, as well as out-of-court debt recovery. Our attorneys are regularly acting as arbitrators, conciliators and bankruptcy trustees. Many of our cases have principally changed the interpretation of law, being often also of interest to the general public. International publications have, for years, recognised us as among top dispute resolution firms on the market.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • Corporate & commercial

    Corporate & commercial

    Corporate governance, Public procurement, Public-private partnerships, Transactions and trade, Competition, Employment, Migration, Transport

    Our group of specialists provides top-quality counselling on various aspects of corporate and commercial law: corporate governance, transactions and trade, public procurement, public-private partnerships, competition etc. Our clients range from some of the largest companies in the market to small start-ups, and thus the advised issues vary respectively. Our competence has been consistently recognized as one of the best in the market by annual international publications.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
  • Banking & finance

    Banking & finance

    Finance, Banking, Securities, Insurance, Investment, Insolvency, Debt restructuring and recovery

    We advise banks and other financial institutions in all matters related to financial transactions and supervision. International publications recognise LEADELL offices as among leading law firms in advising on debt restructuring and rescheduling. The experience gained by advising leading banks of the Baltics allows our team to adequately address the interests of all parties to a transaction, as well as requirements applicable to them. Our team is also competent in counselling on fintech matters that have arisen due to the radical changes in traditional financial services caused by digital innovations.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
    • Reelika Vaiksaar
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Our Experience

Aivar Pilv

Managing partner Estonia | Tallinn
Email: aivar.pilv@leadell.com

Languages

  • Estonian
  • Russian
  • English

Education

  • 1984

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (MA)

Job experience

  • 1993 – …

    Aivar Pilv Law Office, Managing Partner and Head of Office

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.”“.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2013

    Global Law Experts

    The publication „Global Law Experts“ has attributed to Aivar Pilv the title ’Recommended Dispute Resolution Expert in Estonia 2013’.

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Publications

  • Article in “The International Comparative Legal Guide” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2014)

  • Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2009 – 2013)

  • Summary of a lecture “The Administration of Justice – for What Purpose?” (Juridica 4/2011)

  • “Suspicious Deals of Debtor Can Be Nullified in Insolvency Proceedings” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)

  • “Creditor May Sustain Losses” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)

  • “All the Local Authorities Won” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)

  • “Contracts Handbook” (Äripäev handbook, 2006)

  • “Tax Proceedings” (legal series of book club Äripäev, 2006)

  • “New, Declarative Acknowledgement of Obligation” (newspaper Äripäev, 2006)

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Membership

  • 2016

    Member of legal commission of the Estonian Olympic Committee

  • 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)
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Practice areas

  • Administrative proceedings
  • Debt restructuring and recovery
  • Energy
  • Customs
  • Finance
  • Insolvency
  • Investment
  • Litigation
  • Media
  • Arbitration
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Real estate
  • Securities
  • Sports
  • Tax
  • White-collar crimes
  • Banking
  • Zoning and planning
  • Competition
  • Construction
  • Corporate governance
Partners
  • Aivar Pilv
  • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
  • Merilin Ojasaar
  • Marko Pilv
Senior Associates
  • Epp Lumiste
  • Oleg Matvejev
Associates
  • Kaili Rätsepp
  • Artur Viira
Support staff
  • Marina Pilv
  • Ene Eesik
  • Reelika Vaiksaar

Maakri 19/1, P.O. Box 19
10145 Tallinn, Estonia
Tel.+ 372 619 1630
E-mail: tallinn@leadell.com

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