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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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    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
    Senior Associates
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
    • Helen Paumets
    • Õnne Laansoo
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Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi

Senior associate Estonia | Tallinn
Email: ilmarerik.aavakivi@leadell.com

Languages

  • Estonian
  • German
  • English
  • Russian

Education

  • 2018

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Economics, Master in Business Administration (Strategic Management)

  • 1999

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (mag. iur.)

  • 1995

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (BA)

Job experience

  • 2006 – …

    LEADELL Pilv Law Office, Partner (2006 – 2015), Attorney-at-Law

  • 2006

    Law Office Aavik & Partnerid, Attorney-at-Law, Partner

  • 1998 – 2006

    Aivar Pilv Law Office, Attorney, Attorney-at-Law

  • 1997 – 1998

    Tallinn City Government, Advisor

  • 1995 – 1997

    Law Office Ehasoo & Benevolenskaja, Lawyer, Attorney

Recognitions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2013

    Global Law Experts

    Global Law Experts has attributed to Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi the title of “Recommended Business Law Expert in Estonia 2013”.

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Publications

  • „Is free WiFi network illegal from now on?“ (online portal of Eesti Päevaleht and Delfi, 2016)

  • Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: International Arbitration” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2011 – 2013)

  • Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance″ (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2011 – 2013)

  • Articles in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Tax” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2009 – 2013)

  • Article “State Fees Reduced Four Times… Really?” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2012)

  • Article “What Should You Know About the Right of Pre-emption on the Immovables?” (web portal of Äripäev, 2011)

  • Article “The State – in Court More Equal Than Others” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2011)

  • Article “Officials Going Too Far With the Protection of Personal Data” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “Establishing a Company Without Contribution – New Opportunity as of 2011” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “Suretyship and Bankruptcy” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “Suretyship and Bankruptcy” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “Guild Rules: Liability of Designer” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “How Long Does the Ban Last?” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “Surety Has to Clean the Debtor’s Mess” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “Public Servant to Count the Hours!” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)

  • Article “Euro as a Legal Mine” (newspaper Äripäev, 2009)

  • Article “Contract of Tenancy Stands also with New Owner” (magazine Ärielu, 2008)

  • Article “State is a Hyperactive Contender in Court” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)

  • Article “State Prescribing the Salary of Worker” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)

  • Article “Tenant’s Obligations Can be Warranted” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)

  • Article “Business Rules Become Clearer” (newspaper Äripäev, 2007)

  • Article “Intended Use of Hired Spaces” (newspaper Äripäev, 2005)

  • Article “Agreement Prevents Further Loss” (newspaper Äripäev, 2005)

  • Article “Regulation Should Specify the Work of Management Board” (newspaper Äripäev, 2004)

  • Article “Justice goes Private” (newspaper Äripäev, 2004)

  • Chapter on Estonia in the publication “International Execution against Judgment Debtors” (Oceana Publications, 2003)

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Membership

  • 2012 - 2015

    TAGLaw member of the advisory board

  • 2010

    German-Estonian Lawyers Union, Member of the Board

  • 2004

    Estonian Lawyers Union

  • 1996

    Estonian Bar Association

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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)
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Practice areas

  • Data protection
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Real estate
  • Transactions and trade
Partners
  • Aivar Pilv
  • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
  • Merilin Ojasaar
  • Marko Pilv
Senior Associates
  • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
  • Epp Lumiste
  • Jaanus Stern
  • Oleg Matvejev
Lawyers
  • Reelika Rohi
  • Artur Viira
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