Languages
- Estonian
- German
- English
- Russian
Education
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2018
University of Tartu, Faculty of Economics, Master in Business Administration (Strategic Management)
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1999
University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (mag. iur.)
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1995
University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (BA)
Job experience
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2006 – …
LEADELL Pilv Law Office, Partner (2006 – 2015), Attorney-at-Law
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2006
Law Office Aavik & Partnerid, Attorney-at-Law, Partner
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1998 – 2006
Aivar Pilv Law Office, Attorney, Attorney-at-Law
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1997 – 1998
Tallinn City Government, Advisor
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1995 – 1997
Law Office Ehasoo & Benevolenskaja, Lawyer, Attorney
Recognitions
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2012 – 2015
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 Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi as a leading lawyer in the field of IP, IT and telecoms. He is also highly ranked in real estate and construction areas. The publication has rewarded Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi in four consecutive years: in 2012 – 2015.
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2013 – 2018
Best Lawyers
The international publication “Best Lawyers” has repeatedly (2013 - 2018) recognised Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi as one of the best experts in Estonia in the area of real estate law.
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2013
Global Law Experts
Global Law Experts has attributed to Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi the title of “Recommended Business Law Expert in Estonia 2013”.
Publications
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„Is free WiFi network illegal from now on?“ (online portal of Eesti Päevaleht and Delfi, 2016)
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Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: International Arbitration” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2011 – 2013)
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Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance″ (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2011 – 2013)
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Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Tax” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2009 – 2013)
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Article “State Fees Reduced Four Times… Really?” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2012)
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Article “What Should You Know About the Right of Pre-emption on the Immovables?” (web portal of Äripäev, 2011)
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Article “The State – in Court More Equal Than Others” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2011)
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Article “Officials Going Too Far With the Protection of Personal Data” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)
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Article “Establishing a Company Without Contribution – New Opportunity as of 2011” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)
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Article “Suretyship and Bankruptcy” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)
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Article “Suretyship and Bankruptcy” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)
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Article “Guild Rules: Liability of Designer” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)
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Article “How Long Does the Ban Last?” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)
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Article “Surety Has to Clean the Debtor’s Mess” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)
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Article “Public Servant to Count the Hours!” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)
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Article “Euro as a Legal Mine” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)
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Article “Contract of Tenancy Stands also with New Owner” (magazine Ärielu, 2008)
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Article “State is a Hyperactive Contender in Court” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)
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Article “State Prescribing the Salary of Worker” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)
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Article “Tenant’s Obligations Can be Warranted” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)
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Article “Business Rules Become Clearer” (newspaper Äripäev, 2007)
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Article “Intended Use of Hired Spaces” (newspaper Äripäev, 2005)
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Article “Agreement Prevents Further Loss” (newspaper Äripäev, 2005)
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Article “Regulation Should Specify the Work of Management Board” (newspaper Äripäev, 2004)
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Article “Justice goes Private” (newspaper Äripäev, 2004)
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Chapter on Estonia in the publication “International Execution against Judgment Debtors” (Oceana Publications, 2003)
Membership
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2012 - 2015
TAGLaw member of the advisory board
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2010
German-Estonian Lawyers Union, Member of the Board
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2004
Estonian Lawyers Union
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1996
Estonian Bar Association
Other professional activities
- Participation in the TAGLaw® International Law Conference in London (2019)
- Designated by The Republic of Estonia to serve on the Panel of Conciliators maintained by The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes - ICSID (2017-2023)
- Participation in the TAGLaw® International Law Conference in Edinburgh, co-speaker in the workshop on cross-border dispute resolution (2015)
- Participation in the TAGLaw® International Law Conference in Hong Kong (2014)
- Participation in the appointment ceremony of Estonian Honorary Consul in Bremen (2014)
- Participation in the TAGLaw® International Law Conference in Munich (2013)
- Participation in the civil and commercial mediation training by the Association for International Arbitration (2013)
- Arbitration (2013) Participation in the TAGLaw® International Law Conference in Boston (2013)
- Lecture „Peculiarities of International Sales Contract“ at the seminar “Important Contracts in Agricultural Sector” (2013)
- Participation in the TAGLaw® International Law Conference in Brussels (2012)
- Participation in the European Law Institute conference and general meeting in Belgium (2012)
- Participation in the TAGLaw® International Law Conference in San Francisco (2012)
- Lecture “Contractual remedies stemming from a leasing contract” at the Tallinn Conferences seminar “Contractual legal remedies and their use in practice” (2010)
- Lecture at the World Trade Center seminar “Contractual legal remedies” (2010)
- Lecture “Legal Remedies Accrue from Contracts” at the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry seminar (2009)
- Lecture “Mergers and Acquisitions – why, when, how?” at the Tallinn Conferences seminar “How to Implement Successfully the Mergers and Acquisitions?” (2008)
- Lecture “Preliminary Contract, Reservation Contract, Sales Contract, Real Right Contract, Mortgage of Real Estate” at the Äripäev seminar (2007)
- Lecture “Letters of Intent – Binding or Non-binding?” at the seminar “Resolving Disputes Proceeding from Contracts” (2007)
- Lecture “The Latest ISCID Trial over Estonia” at conference “Arbitration as a Way of Solving Disputes” in Riga (2006)
- Lecture “Important Amendments in Estonian Commercial Code” at the conference “Changes in the Business Legislation of Estonia” in Helsinki (2006)
