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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
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
  • 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
    Associate partners
    Senior Associates
    • Anneli Aab
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Vadim Filimonov
    Associates
    • Katarina Talumäe
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    Legal assistants
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
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Anneli Aab

Senior associate Estonia | Tallinn
Email: anneli.aab@leadell.com

Languages

  • Estonian
  • English
  • German

Education

  • 2008

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (MA)

  • 2006

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (BA)

  • 2005

    University of Tennessee, Knoxville (USA, exchange student)

Job experience

  • 2012 – …

    LEADELL Pilv Law Office, Attorney-at-Law (since 2014)

  • 2006 – 2012

    AS EMT, Lawyer

  • 2006

    In Jure Law Office, Lawyer

  • 2004 – 2005

    Students Office of the Faculty of Law of the University of Tartu, Legal Adviser

  • 2003 – 2005

    Tea Türnpuu's Notary Office, Lawyer - Consultant

Activity in the Estonian Bar Association

  • 2014 – … Estonian Bar Association, member of the IT law committee

Recognitions

  • 2016 – 2020

    The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa

    The international publication on overviews of the legal market “The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa 2016” has recognised Anneli Aab as an outstanding expert in dispute resolution. "The Legal 500" notes that Anneli Aab is "professional, reliable and effective". The publication has rewarded Anneli Aab in consecutive years of 2016-2020. In 2020 the publication has also highlighted Anneli Aab as new generation lawyer.

Publications

  • Article "Incorrect Annual Report Can Cancel the Decision of General Meeting" (web edition of Postimees newspaper, 2015)

  • Article "About the Responsibility of Board Member: Trust but Control" with Marko Pilv (web edition of Postimees portal Juhtimine.ee, 2015)

  • Article "What’s New Regarding the Recently Enforced Economic Activities Code Act?" with Pirkka-Marja Põldvere (newspaper Äripäev, 2014)

  • Article "Hand in Hand to a Meeting?" with Britta Oltjer (newspaper Äripäev, 2014)

  • Article "Remuneration of the Supervisory Board Member must be provided for in the Decision of Shareholders" (portal Raamatupidaja.ee, 2013)

  • Article "What to Known about Compensation of Collection Costs?" (portal Raamatupidaja.ee, 2013)

  • Article "The Rights of Lessor Upon Expiry of Lease Contract" (newspaper Äripäev column “The Advice of the Author”, 2013)

  • Article "Simplified Reduction of Share Capital" (portal Raamatupidaja.ee, 2013)

  • Article "When is Claim for Compensation of Damage Arising from a Breach of Contract Falling Due?" (portal Raamatupidamisuudised, 2013)

  • Article "How to Behave When Getting an Application for Settlement of Accounts?" (newspaper Äripäev column “The Advice of the Author”, 2012)

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Membership

  • 2012

    Estonian Bar Association

  • 2008

    Estonian Lawyers Union

Other professional activities

  • Participation in exclusive roundtable "When are amendments to procurement contract acceptable? What are the consequences for unallowed amendments?" (Addenda, 2018)
  • Lecture "GDPR in Human Resources Work“ (2018)
  • Lecture "Data protection reform 2018" at the client event of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office (2017)
  • Lecture "Problems related to protection of personal data" at the medical law seminar of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office (2017)
  • Lecture "Protection of business secret" at the client event of the Aivar Pilv Law Office (2015)
  • Participation in the Baltic conference "What’s up IP? Developments in intellectual property law and practice" (2015)
  • Moderation of the Äripäev seminar "Ideas from practitioners: what is effective public procurement?" (2015)
  • Participation in seminar "What to Consider for Successful M&A’s: Useful Legal and Accounting Tips" (2013)
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Practice areas

  • Data protection
  • Debt restructuring and recovery
  • Finance
  • Information technology
  • Insolvency
  • Intellectual property
  • Litigation
  • M&A
  • Media
  • Migration
  • Public procurement
  • Securities
  • Sports
  • Telecommunications
  • Transport
  • Banking
  • Competition
  • Consumer protection
  • Corporate governance
Partners
  • Aivar Pilv
  • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
  • Merilin Ojasaar
  • Marko Pilv
Associate partners
Senior Associates
  • Anneli Aab
  • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
  • Epp Lumiste
  • Vadim Filimonov
Associates
  • Katarina Talumäe
  • Jaanus Stern
  • Oleg Matvejev
Lawyers
  • Reelika Rohi
Legal assistants
Support staff
  • Marina Pilv
  • Kristi Kirsiste
  • Ene Eesik
  • Helen Paumets
  • Õnne Laansoo

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