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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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Epp Lumiste

Senior associate Eesti, Estonia | Tallinn
Email: epp.lumiste@leadell.ee

Languages

  • Estonian
  • English
  • German

Education

  • 2010

    George Washington University Law School, (LL.M in international law)

  • 2009

    Georgetown University Law Center (Diplom Foundations of US law)

  • 2007

    International University Concordia Audentes (M.A in international and European Union law)

  • 2005

    Audentes Ülikool (BA)

Job experience

  • 2020-

    LEADELL Pilv Law Office, attorney-at-law

  • 2017-2020

    Law Office ALTERNA, attorney-at-law

  • 2012-2017

    LEADELL Pilv Law Office, attorney-at-law (from 2015)

  • 2012-2012

    Grant Thornton Rimess Baltic, tax consultant

  • 2010-2011

    Tallinn Enterprise Department, advertising and sales tax department lawyer

  • 2005-2009

    The Republic of Estonia Ministry of Defence, law department international law bureau lawyer

  • 2004-2005

    American Chamber of Commerce in Estonia, assistant

Publications

  • 19.08.2024 Article "What can an employer do if trust in an employee is lost?" (portal palgauudised.ee)

  • 17.07.2024 Article "Can every complaint by the employer be treated as harassment?" (portal palgauudised.ee)

  • 08.11.2023 Article "In work bullying case both the employee and the employer have their own responsibilities" (portal personaliuudised.ee)

  • 25.04.2022 Article ,,About the seller’s right to reduce the unpaid and hopless debt tax liability by VAT’’ (portal www.rmp.ee)

  • 14.01.2021 Article ,,Freedom of speech does not justify instigation to hatred’’ (portal RUP.ee)

  • 13.11.2020 Article ,,It is wrong to remain silent about harassment’’ (portal RUP.ee)

  • 09.12.2019 Chapter „The Prohibition of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment“ with Kristena Paalmäe Estonian Human Rights Centre report „Human Rights in Estonia 2020“

  • 20.03.2018 Article „New In Enforcement Procedure and In Claims Calculations“ (in portal raamatupidaja.ee)

  • 12.12.2017 Chapter „The Prohibition of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment“ with Kristena Paalmäe Estonian Human Rights Centre report „Human Rights in Estonia 2016-2017“

  • 27.06.2017 Article „Board Members Can Get Unemployment Insurance Again“ together with Annika Vait (in accounting news portal)

  • 12.06.2017 Article „Board Memver Who Has Lost Income Can Register As Unemployed Again“ together with Annika Vait (Äripäev’s bulletin WAGE)

  • 01.02.2017 Article in Äripäev „Do Only Builders Run the Risks of Unforeseeable Construction Works?“ together with Britta Oltjer

  • 19.10.2016 Article „Work Capacity Reform Brought Many Changes to Tax Laws“ (in Rup.ee portal)

  • 29.08.2016 Article „Employer Breaks the Law, Employee Is Responsible’’ (in Rup.ee portal)

  • 17.12.2015 Article „Following the Example of the State and the Example of Estonian Air on the Termination of Employment, Pressuring Employees and Settlements in Cash“ (Delfi Ärilehes)

  • 23.05.2015 Article „The Employment Relationship Ended - How to Proceed?“ (in palk.ee portal)

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Membership

  • 2013

    Estonian Bar Association

Other professional activities

  • 04.12.2024 Participation as a lecturer, together with Pirkka-Marja Põldvere in the Addenda training: The law on whistleblowers: if and for whom, what has changed now?
  • 14.11.2024 Participation as a lecturer in the Addenda training course. Attention: Learn more about contractual penalties in the award and performance of public contracts
  • 05.11.2024 Participation as a lecturer, together with Pirkka-Marja Põldvere in the Addenda Labour Law Meeting 2024 "How to prove loss of trust? Examples from practice"
  • 13.03.2024 Participation as a lecturer in the online training "Conducting proper catering procurement "
  • 12.03.2024 Training: FOOD PURCHASING AS A REGIONAL PROJECT
  • 17.10.2024 Participation as a lecturer in Addenda’s Web seminar "Newest court decisions: handling of the financial correction decision on the amendment of the procurement contract""
  • 30.05.2024 Participation as a lecturer in public procurement Treff ,,Contract fines in public procurement’’
  • 23.05.2024 participation as a lecturer in Web seminar "Working on a schedule - employer's obligationsWorking on a schedule - employer's obligations"
  • 13.12.2023 Participation as a lecturer in Addenda’s Web seminar "Handling of financial correction decisions in procurement contract amendments"
  • 30.11.2023 Participation as a lecturer in Addenda’s Web seminar ,,Preparation of basic documents for public procurement and their dispute"
  • 20.09.2023 Participation as a lecturer in Addenda’s Web seminar ,,Handling of financial correction decisions in procurement contract amendments"
  • 24.05.2023 Participation as a lecturer in public procurement Treff ,,How to overcome problems encountered in the execution and modification of procurement contracts"’’
  • 05.05.2023 Participation as a lecturer in Addenda’s Web seminar ,,Carrying out a correct catering procurement’’
  • 04.05.2023 Participation as a lecturer in Addenda’s Web seminar ,,Purchasing foodstuffs as public procurement’’
  • 16.03.2023 Participation with presentation ,,Problems With Unreasonably Low Cost Procurements’’, Addenda Exclusive Roundtable ,,Burning Questions in Public Procurements’’
  • 20.05.2022 Web seminar ,,Carrying out a correct catering procurement’’
  • 06.05.2022 Web seminar ,, Basics of Employment Contracts’’
  • 07.02.2022 Participation as a lecturer in Addenda’s Procurement week with a presentation TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRACTICAL PROBLEMS: COMPILING AND CONTESTING
  • 16.12.2021 Web seminar: How to compile a dispute free technical specification in procurements
  • 10.12.2021 Web seminar: How to compile dispute free technical specification in construction procurement
  • 01.06.2021 Participation as a lecturer in public procurement Treff: ,,How to contest technical specification’’
  • 22.04.2021 Web seminar How to compile dispute free technical specification in construction procurement
  • 15.04.2021 Web seminar ,,Compiling a technical specification’’
  • 09.03.2021 Web seminar ,, How to compile a dispute free technical specification in procurements’’
  • 28.04.2020 Web seminar to a client „Basics of Employment Contracts“
  • 07.11.2019 Participating as a lecturer in public procurements conference with a presentation „Recognition of Tenders as an Example of Catering Procurements “
  • 30.05.2019 Participating as a lecturer in public procurements field conference Public Procurements Treff 2019 with a presentation „Unreasonably Low Cost Tenders“
  • 15.05.2019 Addenda seminar „Carrying Out a Proper Catering Procurement“ lecturer
  • 28.11.2018 Addenda seminar „Carrying Out a Proper Catering Procurement“ lecturer
  • 15.11.2018 Participating as a lecturer in finance and accountant field conference FinantsTreff 2018 with a presentation „What Does an Accountant Have to Know About Signing an Employment Contract, the Changing and Ending of it’’
  • 06.11.2018 Addenda web seminar „Cross-Border Working“ lecturer
  • 31.05.2018 Participating as a lecturer in public procurements field conference Public Procurements Treff 2018 with a presentation „The Evaluation of Tenders, Declaring it Successful and Contesting the Successful Decision“
  • 22.03.2018 Addenda web seminar „Home Office Expenses in the Light of New Tax Law“ lecturer
  • 14.03.2018 Participating as a lecturer in Äripäev’s labour law field conference with a presentation „The Impact of the Change of Enforcement Procedure for Employer’’
  • 01.11.2017 Participating as a lecturer in finance and accountant field conference FinantsTreff 2017 with a presentation „The Differences Between the Wage Payments of Working Abroad and Foreigners“
  • 31.10.2017 Participating as a lecturer in public procurements field conference with a presentation „Does the New PPA Lead to Fundamental Differences in the Evaluation of Tenders and What Are the Differences in the PPA Compared to the Directives?“
  • 19.04.2017 Web seminar „Home Office – Entrepreneurship vs Fringe Benefit“ lecturer
  • 01.02.2017 Paritcipating as a lecturer in construction field seminar ,,Changes in the Construction Sector Laws 2017.’’ With a presentation „What Should Companies Consider When Participating in Public Procurements, According to Case Law’’ (together with Britta Oltjer)
  • 25.10.2016 Participating as a lecturer in finance and accountant field conference FinantsTreff 2016 with a presentation „ Home Office – Entrepreneurship vs Fringe Benefit“
  • 12.10.2016 Participating as a lecturer in a public procurement field conference ,,Public Procurements Into New Era’’ with a presentation „Self-cleaning – a New Opportunity to the Tenderer or an Obstacle to the Contractor?“
  • 2016-2018 During periods of 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 a lecturer at Rocca Al Mare School lecture „The Bases of Law“
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Practice areas

  • Administrative proceedings
  • Employment
  • Litigation
  • Public procurement
  • Tax
  • Transactions and trade
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

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

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