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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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Pirkka-Marja Põldvere

Partner Estonia | Tallinn
Email: pirkkamarja.poldvere@leadell.com

Languages

  • Estonian
  • English
  • Russian
  • Swedish

Education

  • 2004

    University of Stockholm, Degree of Master of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration Law (Juris magisterexamen i internationell kommersiell skiljemannarätt) (LL.M.)

  • 2002

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (BA)

  • 1999 - 2000

    West Virginia University, the College of Law (USA; exchange student)

Job experience

  • 2008 – …

    LEADELL Pilv Law Office, Partner (since 2012)

  • 2019 - ...

    Vice-Chairman of the Council of the Court of Arbitration of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  • 2009 – 2010

    University of Tartu, Lecturer of “Practical course on arbitration and other ADR methods”

  • 2002 – 2008

    Law Office Raidla & Partnerid (Law Office Raidla Leijins Norcous; RoschierRaidla), Attorney (since 2008)

  • 2007

    Roschier, Attorneys Ltd (Finland), on secondment (1,5 months)

  • 2006 – 2007

    University of Tartu, Lecturer of Private International Law (arbitration and international civil court proceedings)

Activity in the Estonian Bar Association

  • 2017 - ... Estonian Bar Association, member of corporate law committee

Recognitions

  • The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa

    The international publication on overviews of the legal market “The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa“ has highly recognised Pirkka-Marja Põldvere primarily in the areas of dispute resolution, corporate law and M&A. "Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is an attorney with impeccable reputation, characterised by professional competence and excellent negotiation skills, being fair and reasonable."

  • Chambers & Partners

    The publication „Chambers Global“ of the database for the world's leading law firms "Chambers & Partners" has ranked Pirkka-Marja Põldvere as a skillful lawyer and leading expert in dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration). "Pirkka-Marja Põldvere receives praise for her very thorough and constructive analysis and business-oriented approach. She is particularly recognised for the expertise in arbitration and also advice on a range of civil disputes."

  • Outstanding Alumni Award 2018

    ICAL Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni Award (2018). Since 2014 the Alumni Association of International Commercial Arbitration Law (ICAL) Masters Programme at the Stockholm University is annually awarding the "Outstanding ICAL Alumni Award" to a member of the ICAL alumni community to recognise the achievements in the field of law.

  • Best Lawyers

    The international publication “Best Lawyers” has repeatedly (2012 - 2018) recognised Pirkka-Marja Põldvere as one of the best experts in Estonia in the areas of corporate law, M&A, litigation and arbitration.

  • Global Law Experts

    Global Law Experts has recognised Pirkka-Marja Põldvere as the best Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer in Estonia in 2019, and the best Arbitration Lawyer in Estonia in 2014 and 2015.

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Publications

  • Chapter „Does a Party Save Costs When Turning to International Arbitration over Litigation?“ (co-author L. Nümann) in a book "Finances in International Arbitration. Liber Amicorum Patricia Shaughnessy“ (ed. by S. Tung, F. Fortese, C. Baltag; Kluwer Law International, 2019)

  • Book "Code of Civil Procedure. III. Annotated Edition", written commentaries on ca 2/3 of the paragraphs on arbitration, as well as on paragraphs on mediation (with I. Nurmela; Juura 2018)

  • Article “Attorney advising: the obligation to submit data on actual beneficiaries to the commercial register is right around the corner for everyone” (news portal Delfi, 2018)

  • Book "Code of Civil Procedure. I. Annotated Edition", written commentaries on paragraphs on mediation (with I. Nurmela; Juura 2017)

  • Article “Can private limited company reclaim the fee paid to member of management board?” (news portal Postimees.ee, online portals rup.ee and RMP.ee, 2017)

  • Article „The Estonian Supreme Court specified the limits of liability of board members“ (news portal Delfi, Delovõje Vedomosti, 2017)

  • Article “Negotiations are not a sign of weakness but wisdom” (Äripäev, Delovõje Vedomosti, 2017)

  • “Attorney-at-law on arbitration: Business Activities Should Not Be Over-regulated in the Interest of Consumer Protection” (business news portal Delfi Ärileht, 2015)

  • Article “Private Limited Company'ing”, sense of responsibility and stupidity“ (newspaper Postimees, 2015)

  • Article about preliminary injunctions in Estonia with Tambet Laasik (online portal juris.de, 2015)

  • Article „The Potjomkin’s Village of Administration of Justice?“ (online version of daily Eesti Päevaleht, 2015)

  • Article „Commercial Code Will Make Private Limited Companies Suitable for Start-Ups” with Karin Ploom (online portal Raamatupidaja.ee, 2015)

  • Article „Court-Proof Decisions of General Meetings“ (online portal Raamatupidaja.ee, 2015)

  • Article “What’s New Regarding the Recently Enforced Economic Activities Code Act?” with A. Aab (newspaper Äripäev, 2014)

  • Academic article „Efficiency of Mediation in Commercial Disputes with Emphasis on Estonia“ in international journal „Slovenian Arbitration Review“ with I. Nurmela (2014)

  • Academic articles “Eight Years of the Model Law: Does Arbitration in Estonia Comply with the Model?” and (with I. Nurmela) “Effective Alternative Dispute Resolution” and editor’s page (in the ADR special issue of Juridica, 2014/1)

  • Chapters „Recognition of Documents Issued Overseas“ (Ch 6) and „International Arbitration“ (Ch 7) in national monograph “Estonia. In International Encyclopaedia of Laws: Private International Law” (Kluwer Law International; 2014, co-authors of the monograph K. Sein, M. Torga, I. Nurmela, I. Mahhov and B. Punison)

  • Chapter on Estonian arbitration in the Spanish and English book “Arbitraje comercial internacional en Europa: aspectos actuales y regímenes jurídicos”, Volume 22 of the “Biblioteca de Arbitraje” (directed by Jorge Luis Collantes and Anne-Carole Cremades; coordinated by Marco de Benito; Estudio Mario Castillo Freyre, Lima, 2013)

  • Chapters in international publication “Global Legal Insights: Litigation & Dispute Resolution” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2012 – 2013)

  • Articles in international publication “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: International Arbitration” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2008 – 2013)

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

  • Article “The Valuation Method of a Non-Monetary Contribution was Simplified” (legal blog of business daily Äripäev, 2011)

  • Article “Suspending the Payment of Guarantee Amount – Possible but Exceptional” (legal blog of business daily Äripäev, 2010)

  • Article “Misleading of Lease Holders” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

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

  • Article “Guaranteeing of Deposits – Deliberate Misleading of the Public?” (newspaper Äripäev, 2008)

  • Substantial amendment of Chapter 14 “Arbitration” in a book “Private International Law”, 3rd amended edition (Juura, 2008; I. Nurmela, L. Almann, B. Punison, P.-M. Põldvere, V. Tuulas, M. Vainomaa)

  • Academic article “Estonia Has Taken New Step in (International) Commercial Arbitration” (Stockholm International Arbitration Review, 2/2005)

  • Academic article "The Necessity for Distinguishing Public and Private International Law Considering the Doctrine of Constrained Immunity of the State” (Juridica, 5/2002)

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Membership

  • 2022

    Head of Estonian Delegation to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

  • 2022

    Member of SCC Arbitrators' Council

  • 2015

    Young Arbitration Club Finland (YACF)

  • 2005

    Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)

  • 2003

    Estonian Bar Association

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Other professional activities

  • Participation in panel discussion at the SCC East-West Forum: International arbitration and the war in Ukraine (29.11.2022)
  • Lecture to the „What is arbitration and why is it important for the entrepreneur“ at ICC Estonia's morning webinar (18.03.2022)
  • Lecture to the members of the Estonian Bar Association at the seminar „Management board member liability and liability Insurance“, organised for attonreys by the Estonian Bar Association (10.03.2022)
  • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is one of the best arbitration specialists in Estonia, participating in arbitrations both as counsel and as arbitrator. She has been appointed as an arbitrator in the proceedings of EKTK, SCC, FAI and Danish Arbitration Institute. She is regularly lecturing and writing articles on arbitration and participating in the arbitration-related legislative process. She has also often published and lectured on corporate law issues, being, i.a., a member of the corporate law committee of the Estonian Bar Association
  • Designated by the Republic of Estonia to serve on the Panel of Arbitrators maintained by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes - ICSID (2017-2023)
  • Lecture to the members of the Estonian Bar Association “Differences between Arbitration and Litigation. Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators. Supreme Court Practice” (2018)
  • Visiting lecture at the School of Law of University of Tartu “Differences between Arbitration and Litigation. Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators. Supreme Court Practice” (2018)
  • Lecture at the conference FinantsTreff 2017 “Transactions of Management Board Members with Themselves – What is Allowed and What Not?” (2017)
  • Lecture on latest Supreme Court Practice on management board member liability and fees at a seminar organised in cooperation of Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Estonia, British-Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Swedbank (2017)
  • Filing a statement (05.11.2015) and counselling the Estonian Ministry of Justice regarding the ministry’s plans to develop amendments to the laws regulating arbitration (30.09.2015). The respective development plan included references to P.-M. Põldvere´s comparative analysis of the regulation of arbitration procedure ordered by Ministry of Justice and submitted through LEADELL Pilv Law Office (Aivar Pilv Law Office; 09.04.2015)
  • Lecturer at international conference “Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators in Small Countries” organised by Young Arbitration Club Finland (2015)
  • Participation as arbitrator in annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (2009-2018)
  • Participation as Estonian reporter in the arbitration research by the Brunel Law School (Survey on the Law and Practice of Arbitration Commissioned by the European Parliament) (2014)
  • Lecture on the cooperation of attorneys and in-house lawyers at international conference „Position of the Company Lawyer in the European Union“ (2014)
  • Organiser of workshop “What is Conciliation?“ with I.-E. Aavakivi, I. Nurmela and Estonian Association of Lawyers (2014)
  • Lectures at Rocca al Mare School within the programme „Foundation for Law“ (2012-2013)
  • Lecture “Arbitration. UNCITRAL Model Law and Current Developments in Estonia” at the Anniversary Conference of the Arbitration Court of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce on “20 Years of Arbitration in Estonia and Arbitration in Latvia, Lithuania, Russian Federation, Finland and Sweden” (2012)
  • Participation as a representative of the Baltic States in panel discussion on shipping and commodities trade at the conference “Baltic Arbitration Days 2012” (2012)
  • Lecture “Introductory Overview About the Shareholders Right for Information” at the Estonian Board of Auditors schooling “Partners and Shareholders Right for Information and Special Audit” (2012)
  • Lecture on dispute resolution at the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce seminar “Cross-Border Business between Estonia and Germany – Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Contracts between Estonian and German Companies” (2010)
  • Lecture on extrajudicial resolution of international disputes at the Preismann Koolitus OÜ seminar “Practical Problems in Private International Law” (2010)
  • Lecture on conciliation at the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry seminar “Conciliation (Mediation) – Effective Way to Resolve Disputes” (2010)
  • Lecture “Legal Remedies Stemming from Leasing Contracts” at the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry seminar (2009)
  • Lecture “Legal Remedies Used with Authorization Agreement” at various seminars (2009-2010)
  • Presentation “Who benefits from the Board Member Contracts?” at the Äripäev seminar “What a Board Member Liable for?” (2009)
  • Lecture “Mergers and Acquisitions – Why, When, How?” at the Tallinn Conferences seminar “How to Successfully Implement Mergers and Acquisitions?” (2008)
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Practice areas

  • Environment
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Insolvency
  • Litigation
  • M&A
  • Media
  • Arbitration
  • Real estate
  • Sports
  • Transactions and trade
  • 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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