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Our partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere just returned from yet another the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, where she played an arbitrator for students from universities all over the world, and was a moral support to the team of Tartu University (Estonia).

The court agreed with the client that the decision of the local government on not consenting to geological survey permit request was illegal.

On 01.12.2023 the Estonian Lawyers Union in cooperation with the Arbitration Court of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI), SCC Arbitration Institute and Tallinn University organised a seminar on the pros and cons of arbitration compared to litigation.  

Dear client and partnes, we thankyou all for the pleasant and long-term cooperation! Lets move forward together and supporting each other

Welcome to the industrious and passionate team of LEADELL Pilv Law Office, Kaire Sepper!

The economy downturn affects all of us, and decisions made based on the emotions caused by the downturn may go beyond expectations. Even when the original desire was to help only a family member in distress. Here are daily examples of practice to look out for.

LEADELL Pilv Law Office is wishing Merry Christmas and Successful New Year to all our clients, cooperation partners and colleagues! See our Christmas card HERE.

Together with Latvian and Lithuanian colleagues we analyzed whether, how and when the employer has the right to demand from the employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

In June LEADELL newsletter Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian Law offices write about E-recidency schemes in Baltic states.

In September LEADELL newsletter Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian Law offices write about Start-up ecosystems in the Baltics and give an overview about what support measures different countries offer to a new start-up company.

In practice, the use of brokers is widespread in the real estate purchase-sale and rent field, usually it works on a principal that in the contract signed with the broker it is agreed on a fixed fee or a percentage of the transaction value, which later will be paid...

We are happy to announce that an attorney Annika Veisson has joined LEADELL Pilv Law Office as of 07.09.2020. Annika’s main practice areas include litigation, corporate law and taxation.

In one way or another a situation may arise where the value of immovable has decreased, and which has been encumbered with a pledge and therefore can damage the rights of the mortgagee. Law of Property Act provides what are mortgagee rights when the value of immovable has decreased,...

LEADELL Pilv has a strong track record handling white-collar criminal defence cases, where it is sought out by several high-profile clients of significant public interest.

Epp has previously worked at LEADELL Pilv Law Office between 2012 and 2017 and after that at Alterna law office. Epp Lumiste is Estonian Bar Association member form 2013.

In tonight’s TV-show “Suud puhtaks” on ETV, tweets are selected by Katarina Kiiver, an attorney of LEADELL Pilv Law Office. The main topic of the show focuses on the question how effective is the restorative justice. Guests of the show discuss, how receptive society is to the approach of...

Attorney-at-law Marko Pilv successfully defended his client in criminal case where the client and client’s board member were accused of committing a fraud. The client was acquitted in previous court instances and the Supreme Court dismissed prosecutor’s appeal in cassation. Therefore, the circuit court’s decision entered into force with...

With County Court’s decision the court terminated the proceeding on the grounds that the limitation period had been exceeded. During the proceeding in the county court A. Kofkin’s lawyers repeatedly brought out to the court’s attention the violation of reasonable time requirements in the criminal proceeding that had been going...

On the 3rd of December 2019 another Labour Law Treff takes place where LEADELL Pilv Law Office partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere speaks on a topic ,,CONTRACT CONCLUDED WITH A MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD. WHEN, WITH WHO AND HOW?’’ while addressing the nature and content of the contract concluded with...

LEADELL Pilv partner and board member of the Court of Arbitration of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Pirkka-Marja Põldvere and the chairman of the board Asko Pohla are discussing about questions over the Court of Arbitration of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s developments and developments...

LEADELL Pilv Law Office attorneys Anneli Aab and Aivar Pilv successfully represented composer Ivar Must in a dispute against Orkla Eesti AS.

The circuit court did not change the former Tartu mayor Artjom Suvorov’s positive decision. The court agreed with the defendant that crime imitators’ actions were an unacceptable act of provocation.

Partner Jaak Siim achieved to end criminal proceedings against his client who was suspected for bribery. Jaak Siim defended his client in a criminal case including numerous people in criminal proceedings started by the Estonian Internal Security Service and Viru District Prosecutor’s Office.

Our recent Newsletter “Mandatory disclosure of true beneficiaries in the Baltic States – terms, procedures, problems” created by Pirkka-Marja Põldvere, Karlis Vitols and Lina Balčiūnė has been published in Latvian legal magazine iTiesības.

The Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised No. 4/2019 has published an article „Business account – last kick to sole proprietors?” by partner Jaak Siim. The article is analysing whether the option for using a business account is actually motivating sole proprietors to choose the form of a business account...

This LEADELL Newsletter is providing an overview of the implementation of the European directives that regulate the beneficial owner reporting in each Baltic State: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, followed by a joint analysis.

Partner Jaak Siim successfully represented the company OÜ Monoliit and its board member Jaak Reinmets in a criminal proceeding where the clients were accused of facilitating a benefit fraud. Since the main act of crime has not been committed, any facilitation of the crime could neither take place.

Marko Pilv, senior associate of LEADELL Pilv, successfully defended a company in a criminal proceeding where the client and its board member were accused of committing an extensive fraud.

Partner Jaak Siim successfully represented a former employee of the Employment Inspectorate in a dispute concerning the legal basis of employment termination. In the opinion of the employee, during the dismissal from service the legal requirements were not followed and therefore the dismissal was illegal.

LEADELL Pilv Law Office has decided to close down the Tartu branch and continue providing legal services in the main office founded in Tallinn already in 1993. Although the main place of activity is Tallinn, full package of services are provided throughout Estonia.

The 26th Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot took place in Vienna before Easter. The pre-moot conference focused on the topic of „Costs and Damages in International Arbitration“ and a new book entitled „Finances in International Arbitration. Liber Amicorum Patricia Shaughnessy“ was presented.

As from 15 April 2019, LEADELL Pilv Law Office has a new colleague, senior associate Raini Nõu. His main fields of activities include civil law and administrative law, legal counselling of clients as well as representation in court proceedings.

On 4 April 2019, a seminar organised by OÜ Mõttemaru took place in Tartu where partner Tambet Laasik gave a lecture to education leaders about legal remedies for teachers in cases of their ill-treatment by children and parents.

Based on the respective proposal of the Estonian Bar Association, Pirkka-Marja Põldvere has been appointed a member of the Board of the Arbitration Court of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce.

On 3 April 2019, accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised is organising a seminar where senior associate Jaak Siim is giving a lecture on „Surveillance activities of tax auditors and secret cooperation“.

Senior associate Jaak Siim and associate Aleksandr Tsemin successfully represented their client in a criminal proceeding where the defendant was accused with regard to an accident at the ash handling system of the Auvere Power Plant.

TAGLaw® has been recognized by Chambers & Partners as “Elite” for 2019 - the highest ranking awarded to legal networks and alliances. Being a member of TAGLaw alliance provides a proof for LEADELL Pilv about the trust of our foreign colleagues towards the quality of our services.

The Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised has published the last part of an article „Relevant taxation amendments 2019” by partner Jaak Siim. The article continues introducing the latest amendments to the Estonian Taxation Law.

Partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is highly noted by Global Chambers 2019 for her collaborative approach to disputes. "She listens to our ideas and incorporates them into what she is preparing," clients say.

Based on the 25.02.2019 court judgment, Tartu Circuit Court satisfied the appeals by the defenders of Leonid Dulub and Priit Saar, cancelling a previous judgment of the Tartu County Court that found the accused persons guilty in being members of a criminal organisation dealing with tax fraud.

According to the international publication Chambers Global 2019, LEADELL Pilv Law Office continues to be one of the market leaders in dispute resolution in Estonia. Senior associate Aivar Pilv has been highly recognised for his „analytical approach and outstanding performance in courts“.

Global Law Experts has recognised Pirkka-Marja Põldvere, partner and senior associate of LEADELL Pilv, as the winner of 2019 in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer in Estonia.

In the current dispute, employer was for years paying part of the salary unofficially to the employee by making money transfers from private bank account. When the employee decided to terminate the employment, an unexpected claim was filed to court.

In the Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised, partner Tambet Laasik is analysing recently adopted Restriction of Unfair Competition and Protection of Business Secrets Act that is taking over into the Estonian law the according EU directive on the protection of business secrets.

The Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised has published an overview by senior associate Hanne-Loore Härma on recently enforced legal amendments, including to the Healthcare Administration Act and the Medicines Act.

The Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised has published an article „Relevant taxation amendments 2019” by partner Jaak Siim. The article is providing an overview of more relevant amendments with regard to data to be inserted into employment register, implementation of joint tax control, issuing of tax notices etc.

Estonian society should be less angry and intolerant, LEADELL Pilv managing partner Aivar Pilv is stating while looking back to the year 2018 in his article of opinion published in the business daily Äripäev.

Website of business daily Äripäev - ehitusuudised.ee - has published an article „Be careful upon providing Procurement Pass“ by senior associate Britta Oltjer and associate Karin Ploom.

Tartu Circuit Court refused to satisfy the prosecutor’s appeal for annulling the positive judgment of the Viru County Court regarding a work accident that resulted in the death of two miners.

LEADELL Pilv Law Office is wishing Merry Christmas and Successful New Year to all our clients, cooperation partners and colleagues!

In 2018 in Estonia a new Labour Dispute Resolution Act entered into force. This Newsletter is focusing on the more important amendments and also providing a comparison with the Latvian and Lithuanian law on labour dispute resolution.

On 11 December 2018, training firm Addenda is organising a web seminar „New provisions of regulation for construction tenders“ where Britta Oltjer is providing an overview of the regulation regarding payment suspension established for the protection of sub-contractors.

Estonian business daily Äripäev organised TOP 100 gala to reward the most successful entrepreneurs of Estonia and to support the charity project “Päikeselaager”. The auction was held in cooperation with LEADELL Pilv Law Office.

On 6 December 2018, training firm Addenda is organising a seminar „Allowed and unallowed terms for amending procurement contracts“. Lecturers are partner Britta Oltjer and associate Karin Ploom who explain the difference between a procurement contract and a common contract that is based on the law of obligations.

Accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised has published an article „Liquidation of companies” by partner Jaak Siim. The article is underlining the details that should be considered upon liquidating a company.

On 28 November 2018, Estonian Training and Conference Centre is organising a seminar „Construction tenders – how to avoid mistakes and what is recent case law“.

On 22 November 2018, Tartu branch of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office is organising a seminar „Conclusion, amendment and termination of tender“ where procurement specialists Britta Oltjer and Karin Ploom are introducing the topic of procurement contracts to business managers.

On 26 November 2018, partner Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv is giving a lecture „ Amendments in Tax Law 2019“ at the seminar organised by accounting news portal Raamatupidamisuudised.

Based on the 07.11.2018 judgment of Tallinn District Court, a previous judgment of Harju County Court that found the accused persons guilty and satisfied a claim in amount of 200,000 Euro against the accused persons and a civil respondent (client of LEADELL Pilv) was annulled.

On 22 November 2018, Tartu office of LEADELL Pilv will organise a seminar where procurement specialists - senior associate Britta Oltjer and associate Karin Ploom introduce the topic of procurement contracts to business managers.

As of 30 October 2018, only half of the Estonian companies had submitted data about their actual beneficiaries to the Business Register. Senior associate Lada Riisna is strongly recommending all the entities to provide this information because as from 1 January 2019 sanctions will be applied.

This week a judgment of the Tartu District Court dated 21.05.2018 entered into force founding Aivar Soop, long-term governor of Tartu municipality and member of municipality council not guilty in accusations of corruption. The state official was accused of violating procedural restrictions and of embezzlement.

Last week at the 35th Estonian Days of Legal Scientists, three volumes of comments on the Code of Civil Procedure were presented. Partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere has written comments to the provisions on conciliation procedure and to almost half of the articles regulating arbitration proceedings.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary and move to a new office in Maakri Kvartal, LEADELL Pilv Law Office organised a conference for its clients and cooperation partners. Speakers of the conference were founder and managing partner of the law firm Aivar Pilv, chancellor of justice Ülle Madise, entrepreneur and former...

On 26 October 2018, partner Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv is giving a lecture „ Amendments to Income Tax Act – new rules against tax avoidance practices“ at the seminar organised by accounting news portal Raamatupidamisuudised.

The Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised has published an overview by senior associate Hanne-Loore Härma regarding important legal amendments that entered into force this summer in Estonia.

According to the research conducted among Estonian students regarding their expectations towards employment and the reputation of best employers, LEADELL Pilv Law Office is among the most attractive employers in Estonia and was awarded with quality label this week.

Harju County Court decided not to satisfy the claim against a client of LEADELL Pilv regarding alleged transition of company. The court agreed that similarity of business names and transition of certain assets cannot be equalised with the transition of a whole company.

News portal Delfi has published an article in which Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is emphasising that as from 1 September 2018 most of the companies are obliged to disclose information to the Estonian Business Register about their beneficial owner(s).

Partner Tambet Laasik and senior associate Anneli Aab resolved a long and complicated dispute between the owners of Hotel Pärnu. The dispute involved almost 20 different proceedings which lasted for 5 years and ended with the achievement of compromise.

Hereby we are introducing this year’s second issue of LEADELL Newsletter. This newsletter is focusing on the recent initiative in Latvia for signing the General Agreement on the establishment of minimum wage in the construction industry.

Tartu County Court satisfied the claim of LEADELL Pilv’s client against a former management board member of a company and ordered the compensation the damage caused by violation of management board member’s liability.

Senior associate Anneli Aab is representing in court dispute a client Seeder Agri OÜ who had a right to cut timber and concluded a contract for transferring the right. Court dispute occurred due to the advance payment made to the transferor by the acquirer.

International credit assessment company and Estonian market leader Creditinfo has awarded LEADELL Pilv Law Office with an exclusive certificate of „Successful Estonian Company 2014 – 2018“.

As from 1 July 2018, the Tallinn office of LEADELL Pilv is located in a new building at Maakri 19/1 (12th floor).

Partner Jaak Siim represented its client in a tax dispute where as a result of court proceeding the Tax and Customs Board (TCB) annulled their tax decision to the extent of over 50%.

On 7 June 2018, Viru County Court found Enefit Kaevandused AS and its employees not guilty in accusation of inactivity and thus causing the death of two employees on worksite. Previously the prosecutor had applied for a financial penalty of more than 8 million Euros to the company.

On 24 May 2018, the annual conference Helsinki International Arbitration Day took place in Helsinki, Finland. LEADELL Pilv Law Office was represented by partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere.

International legal market publication “Legal 500” has granted the highest ranking to LEADELL Pilv Law Office in the practice areas of dispute resolution and tax law. Additionally our lawyers are recommended in corporate and commercial, M&A, real estate and construction law.

Tartu District Court in their 21.05.2018 judgment found former governor of Tartu municipality, Aivar Soop, not guilty in the accusation of corruption and misuse of municipality assets.

The Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised has published an article „Vehicle full service rent as alternative for lease” by senior associate Hanne-Loore Härma. The author is explaining the legal basis of full service rent and whether it can be considered as a rent relation or still a lease.

On 2-4 May 2018 the annual TAG Alliances Spring International Conference took place in Barcelona, Spain where LEADELL Pilv Law Office was represented by partner Britta Oltjer. LEADELL Pilv has been a member TAGLaw Alliance for remarkable 15 years and it was also recognised by the alliance at the...

On 25 April 2018, Aivar Pilv and Tambet Laasik joined for a meeting with students from the faculty of law at the University of Tartu. Aivar Pilv described the changes and development of the lawyer’s profession within last decades and Tambet Laasik introduced the basics of competition law.

The Estonian accounting news magazine Raamatupidamisuudised has published an article „Latvian income tax reform – last kick to Estonian attractiveness?” by senior associate Jaak Siim.

On 18 April 2018, partner and senior associate Jaak Siim is giving a lecture „Optimising taxes in 2018“ at the seminar organised by the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Pirkka-Marja Põldvere gave lecture to the members of the Estonian Bar Association on the topic of arbitration, independence and impartiality of arbitrators and the Estonian Supreme Court practice. In her lecture Pirkka-Marja Põldvere analysed the benefits of arbitration in comparison to national court proceedings.

Pirkka-Marja Põldvere attended the annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, acting as arbitrator at the 25th moot. Additionally the alumni of the International Commercial Arbitration Law (ICAL) programme of Stockholm University granted the 2018 Outstanding Alumnus award to Pirkka-Marja Põldvere.

On 22 March 2018, partner and senior associate Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office is giving a lecture at the seminar „How to survive tax audit“ organised by the accounting news portal Raamatupidamisuudised.

Senior associate Hanne-Loore Härma has written an article „Can owner conclude contracts on behalf of company?“ in the Estonian accounting and tax information portal www.rmp.ee. The article is analysing if owners have the right to conclude contracts on behalf of a company. The author has an opinion that although the...

On 15 March 2018, senior associates Jaak Siim and Lada Riisna of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office are lecturing at the seminar „Cryptocurrency – pros, cons and taxation“ organised by the accounting news portal Raamatupidamisuudised.

Urmas Kõrgesaar and Karin Ploom provided legal counselling to one of the largest hospitals in Estonia - Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum SA - upon acquisition of the majority shares of Põlva Haigla AS. This February is marking the end of a significant process of acquisition and restructuring started in 2017.

According to the international publication Chambers Global 2018, LEADELL Pilv Law Office continues to be one of the market leaders in dispute resolution in Estonia. Managing partner Aivar Pilv and partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere have been highly recognised by Chambers Global 2018.

On 7 March 2018, partner and senior associate Jaak Siim is giving a lecture at the seminar „Optimizing of taxes in 2018“ organised by the Estonian Training and Conference Centre.

Hereby we are introducing this year’s first issue of LEADELL Newsletter. This newsletter is focusing on recent legal amendments that entered into force in Lithuania regarding the rights of shareholders. The newsletter includes a comparative table about regulations of the company’s shareholders rights in three Baltic States.

Today 25 years ago LEADELL Pilv Law Office (formerly known as Aivar Pilv Law Office) was established. Initially started as a one man office, the law firm currently has 15 attorneys with spectacular and wide experience in corporate law, taxes, medical law and public procurement areas.

Partner and senior associate Urmas Kõrgesaar successfully represented its client in corruption accusations. Public Prosector’s Office accused Aigar Lepp, manager of Tartu Valla Kommunaal OÜ and Miljon Mõtet OÜ, in crimes of corruption, falsification and use of falsified procurement document.

On 19 February 2018, LEADELL Pilv Law Office is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Partners Aivar Pilv, Pirkka-Marja Põldvere and Britta Oltjer are speaking about the beginning, development and work principles of the law firm as well as the creation of joint brand LEADELL with Latvian and Lithuanian law offices.

Partner and senior associate Pirkka-Marja Põldvere acted as sole arbitrator under the Rules of Arbitration of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The case stemmed from a sales contract between two Estonian companies.

LEADELL Pilv Law Office is wishing Merry Christmas and Successful New Year to all our clients, cooperation partners and colleagues!

Anneli Aab and Aivar Pilv successfully represented their client in dispute with Zelluloosi Kinnisvara OÜ regarding a claim for compensation of damages against board member. Harju County Court decided not to satisfy the claim against our client for compensation of damages in amount of 127.148,60 Euro and interests.

Senior associate Lada Riisna, head of Banking and Finance and M&A of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office, gave a lecture “Cryptocurrencies & tokens - what does the law say about them?“ and presented the Estonian legal framework on cryptocurrencies at the International Seminar on Cryptocurrencies and Tokens.

Partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere has been appointed as a new member of the corporate law committee at the Estonian Bar Association. The aim of the corporate law committee is to assist and counsel the bodies and members of the bar association in corporate law, competition and bankruptcy matters.

In the 7/2017 issue of accounting magazine „Raamatupidamisuudised“, an article about the private use of company cars was published by partner and senior associate Jaak Siim. The article provides an overview of the recent and upcoming legal amendments regarding the taxation of company cars.

Tambet Laasik, partner and senior associate of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office, was lecturing on the topic of „Legal bases of doctor’s liability“ at the seminar organised by medical company GlaxoSmithKline Eesti OÜ.

Senior Associate Lada Riisna is attending the international forum on innovative financial technologies FinTech 2017 today in Tallinn. Fintech and digital market experts are more optimistic than ever that there will be a truly digital single market for the European financial sector in the future.

Year 2018 will come with some significant tax reforms in Estonia and Latvia affecting businesses of all sizes. Latvia is introducing 0% tax rate on reinvested profit, Estonia is lowering the income tax rate for regular profit distribution, and other measures to improve the competitiveness of each country are...

Partner and senior associate Jaak Siim successfully represented a construction company as a defendant in a court proceeding regarding an obligation to issue an invoice based on the fulfilment of an employment contract.

Senior associates Aivar Pilv and Anneli Aab represented their client in court dispute with Zelluloosi Kinnisvara OÜ regarding a claim for compensation of damages against board member. The value of the claim against our client for compensation of damages was 127,148.60 Euro and interests.

Pirkka-Marja Põldvere, partner and senior associate of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office, is today giving a lecture „Transactions of board member with oneself – what is allowed and what is not?“ at the finance and accounting conference FinantsTreff 2017.

On 31 October 2017 Britta Oltjer, senior associate and partner of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office, gave a lecture at the Estonian annual event „Public procurement conference – new directions“. Britta Oltjer introduced the amendments regarding the regulation on changing procurement contracts.

Already for 5 years the LEADELL Pilv Law Office has been the supporter of lynx Riina who is living at the Tallinn Zoo. We are providing the lynx with food on a yearly basis and will continue catering her also in 2018.

On 2 November 2017 Jaak Siim is giving a lecture at the seminar „Seven mortal sins of today’s email”. Jaak Siim is introducing the legal meaning of electronic correspondence and related liability.

On 31 October 2017 the LEADELL Pilv Law Office, Swedbank, Swedish Chamber of Commerce and British Estonian Chamber of Commerce are holding a joint seminar on recent cases in the Estonian Supreme Court related to the liability and fees of management board members, and the new EU Anti Money...

On 26 October 2017 the Nordic Tax Conference is taking place in Tallinn where Jaak Siim, attorney-at-law and partner of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office is presenting an overview on the Finnish tax system to the Estonian entrepreneurs.

In the 6/2017 issue of accounting magazine „Raamatupidamisuudised“, an article about the new Customs Act was published by attorney-at-law and partner Jaak Siim.

This morning LEADELL Pilv Law Office has invited our clients to morning coffee to speak about the forthcoming data protection reform. Problems related to the protection of personal data are introduced at the seminar and the following questions are answered: how to prepare for the data protection reform starting...

On 9 November 2017 the accounting news portal Raamatupidamisuudised is organising the seminar „Dangerous company car – new taxation rules“ where lecture is given by partner and senior associate Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office.

On 11 October 2017 a seminar introducing the new Public Procurement Act is organised by training firm Areng.ee where among other procurement experts also partner and senior associate Britta Oltjer of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office is giving a lecture.

Senior Associates Aivar Pilv and Britta Oltjer of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented construction company RIITO Ehituse AS in dispute resolution at the Harju County Court. In the referred dispute Riigi Kinnisvara AS filed a claim against RIITO Ehituse AS in amount over 1 million Euro.

New partner Ugis Treilons has commenced work in LEADELL Fogels Vītols & Paipa, having long-term experience and knowledge in the areas of corporate law, M&A, competition and litigation.

The Estonian Supreme Court has prepared a video campaign inviting law students to choose court system, including the Supreme Court, for their internship. Among others Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is recommending to apply for this procedural practice since she has also been an intern in the Supreme Court during her studies.

On 21-22 September 2017, the annual accounting conference is taking place in Pärnu, Estonia where Senior Associate Anneli Aab is introducing changes with regard to the Estonian data protection reform in 2018.

The employer marketing agency Instar organised the Day of Attractive Employers in order to recognise the enterprises which were selected by university students as the most attractive employers in eight categories. It is our pleasure to announce that LEADELL Pilv Law Office is highly recognised by Estonian law students...

LEADELL Pilv Law Office is honoured to announce that its circle of partners has widened both in the Tallinn and Tartu office. Senior Associates Merilin Ojasaar and Tambet Laasik have become the new Partners of the LEADELL Pilv.

On 18 October 2017 the accounting news portal Raamatupidamisuudised is organising the seminar „Tax Amendments 2018“ where lecture is given by partner and senior associate Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office.

Exactly one year ago three Baltic law firms – Aivar Pilv Law Office in Estonia, Fogels, Vītols & Paipa in Latvia, and Balčiūnas & Grajauskas in Lithuania – announced the formation of the new Pan-Baltic alliance LEADELL. Today we are pleased to conclude that the first year under the...

The freshly published first part of the commentaries to the Estonian Code of Civil Procedure includes a paragraph commented by attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere (together with Ilona Nurmela) – Article 1211: Matters of declaring enforceable settlement agreements reached as result of conciliation proceedings.

Senior associate Lada Riisna has become a member of LEADELL Pilv team. Lada has 10 years of professional experience in banking and finance law practice area and she has advised on number of mergers and acquisitions.

One of the oldest and most respectable peer-review publications in the legal profession, Best Lawyers™ in its 2017-2018 issue recognized five senior associates of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office.

LEADELL Pilv Law Office has been supporting the charitable project "Sun Camp" for four years so far. It is a summer camp that lasts one week, in which 220 children from low-income families are taking part. Children participate in the program of Sun Camp organized by Tallinn Reval Rotary...

Partner Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented an inspector of the Labour Inspectorate in a court dispute related to the legitimacy of a disciplinary proceeding, during which the state official was removed from public service. Although the disciplinary proceeding was terminated during the court proceeding...

On 14 June 2017 the medical law seminar of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office took place at the Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla. The seminar was organised for the members of the Estonian Union of Doctors who were provided legal advice on situations and consequences related to medical liability which should be...

On 12 June 2017 attorney-at-law Tambet Laasik gave a lecture on a seminar arranged by pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline Eesti OÜ in Tartu, Estonia. Pulmonary doctors were invited to the seminar. The lecture of Tambet Laasik was entitled „Legal basis of doctor’s liability“ and focused on the legal relations between doctors...

Attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv and Britta Oltjer of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented Allan Kiil in a dispute against Tallinna Sadam (Port of Tallinn). The Tallinn District Court refused to satisfy the appeal of the Tallinna Sadam and change the decision of the County Court which satisfied the claim...

Attorney-at-law and partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is writing in the daily newspaper Postimees about the topic "Can private limited company reclaim the fee paid to a member of management board?" Mister X has been elected as a member of the management board of a private limited company. The member is satisfied...

We are pleased to announce the establishment of a representative office of LEADELL Balčiūnas & Grajauskas in Brussels, Belgium. The new office, situated in the heart of the main business and financial district of Brussels, will enable us to offer a wider range of legal services.

The seminar is taking place on 14 June 2017 at the Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla in Tallinn. The aim of the seminar is to share advice and legal guidance on situations and consequences related to medical liability that should be considered by doctors in their daily work. The general principles of doctor’s...

Attorney-at-law and partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office as one of the best arbitration specialists in Estonia is attending two arbitration events this week.

In the 3/2017 issue of accounting magazine „Raamatupidamisuudised“, attorney-at-law and partner Jaak Siim is explaining in which cases and to what extent an entrepreneur is liable for the payment of taxes applicable to the import of goods if the undeclared items are stolen or dispossessed in other illegal manner.

On May 4, 2017 attorneys-at-law of LEADELL Pilv Law office Aivar Pilv (managing partner) and Urmas Kõrgesaar (partner) met with law faculty students from Tartu University to give them an overview of working principles and requirements of attorney’s professional ethics.

Attorney-at-law Tambet Laasik of the LEADELL Pilv successfully represented a client in the Estonian Supreme Court in case No. 3-2-1-26-17. This is a conceptual court ruling with regard to the assessment of validity of transactions made by a board member. The Supreme Court annulled the decisions of the County...

Today, on 27 April 2017 the „Conference of Estonian Accountants: Spring Mission 2017“ is taking place in Tallinn, Estonia. Partner Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv is giving a lecture „How much and how should accountant communicate if tax audit enters the company?“ at the conference.

The use of holidays can be accompanied by many unexpected consequences both for employers and employees. In the informative bulletin “Salary” of the business daily Äripäev (Palk, No. 15/2017), associate Elin Uusväli of the LEADELL Pilv was a co-author of an article about problems related to holidays. In...

In the middle of April an almost 3 years long court proceeding regarding employment contract reached an end. In the dispute the client of LEADELL Pilv (contractor) claimed through court the agreed fee for the performed work.

The new Labour Code of the Republic of Lithuania will enter into force on 1 July 2017. More liberal regulation of employment relations is expected to encourage foreign investment in Lithuania and facilitate the creation of new jobs.

In the 2/2017 issue of accounting magazine „Raamatupidamisuudised“ the article „Deterioration, loss or shortage of goods – who is responsible?“ by attorney-at-law Tambet Laasik and lawyer Irina Meldjuk was published. The article is covering legal and evidential problems occurring with the loss of goods, and the related responsibility.

The LEADELL Pilv Law Office has once again gained the highest evaluation in the field of dispute resolution and tax law from the leading international publication "Legal 500". Additionally we are recognized in commercial, corporate and M&A and real estate and construction. The publication noted 7 senior associates of...

One of the most acknowledged and trustworthy international publications „Chambers Europe 2017“ has once again recognised the LEADELL Pilv Law Office in dispute resolution. The publication is mentioning that LEADELL Pilv is top-tier boutique with an excellent reputation for its white-collar crime expertise. Also represents clients in a range...

On 7-13 April 2017 the 24th Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is taking place in Vienna, Austria. Attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is attending the Moot as arbitrator already for the 7th time.

Attorney Elin Uusväli of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office together with attorney Aleksandr Tsemin successfully represented a father of a child in dispute resolution and proceeding in Tallinn Circuit Court. The father of the child filed an application to court for granting him sole power of decision in order to...

Partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is explaining in the news portal Delfi how the Estonian Supreme Court has specified the limits of liability of board members. In the decision from 29 March 2017, the Supreme Court established that in certain cases the liability of board members is up to 10 years. Usually...

On 28 March 2017, attorney-at-law Tambet Laasik gave a lecture to NGO Union of the Quality of Baltic Social Services on the legal aspects of providing social welfare services.

"Aivar Pilv enjoys an excellent reputation as "one of the best-known lawyers in Estonia." Clients praise his "analytical approach - great, even perfect performance in court" and his "very thorough and systematic handling of the case." He handles a range of civil and criminal disputes and is particularly recommended...

Attorney from law office LEADELL Pilv Aleksandr Tsemin has written an article in web publication of Postimees magazine, the topic of which: “Is new owner of an apartment obliged to pay old debts?” There are only a few apartment buildings where amongst the residents prevails total consensus, as...

The Republic of Estonia has designated Pirkka-Marja Põldvere, a partner/atorney-at-law of LEADELL Pilv, to serve on the Panel of Arbitrators maintained by ICSID (The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes). Attorney-at-law Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi has been designated to serve on the Panel of Conciliators maintained by ICSID. Both attorneys-at-law...

On 30 March 2017 the accounting news portal Raamatupidamisuudised in cooperation with partners Britta Oltjer and Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office are organising an informative seminar "Tax, civil and criminal liability of board member and accountant".

In this year’s 1st issue of the accounting magazine Raamatupidamisuudised, the article “Overview of legal acts” by attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste and the 2nd part of the article “End justifies the means” by attorney-at-law Jaak Siim were published.

Attorney-at-law Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented in court the client who is providing services as real estate agent. The dispute focused on the question whether the real estate agent had a right to claim agent fee from the defendant who made an apartment sale...

Attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv and Anneli Aab successfully represented their client who allegedly caused the nuisance as well as the beneficiary in Harju County Court in civil case No. 2-15-14781 where a claim for compensation of damages in amount of over 127,000 Euro and interests was submitted against them. The...

Võru County Government called for public procurement in order to conclude a contract for the provision of public bus transportation services. For various reasons it was impossible to start the contract on the prescribed date. Therefore the Võru County Government considered whether to extend the contract with previous provider...

In the accounting newsletter Raamatupidamisuudised Pluss (No. 1, 2017) attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste and attorney Elin Uusväli are writing about the important points to be considered by the renter before entering into a lease contract. Continuous development and construction of business premises is providing entrepreneurs with many possibilities regarding the location...

Attorney-at-law Britta Oltjer of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented the clients AbeStock AS, Viimsi Kaubanduskeskus OÜ and ABC Vara AS in the Estonian Supreme Court. In the referred dispute the respondents were demanded to pay jointly and severally the main debt in amount of 4.6 million Euro and...

Attorneys-at–law Britta Oltjer and Epp Lumiste write in today’s article in business newspaper Äripäev that it is not always possible to avoid (court) disputes in construction procurements. Even along with very carefully and thoroughly planned construction procurement, the fulfilment of concluded contract can lead to time-consuming and resource-intensive (court) dispute....

The management of the Estonian Bar Association has solemnly granted the Quality Management Certificate to LEADELL Pilv Law Office today, at today’s meeting of 24th of January. The certificate was received by managing partner of the office Aivar Pilv. The Quality Management Certificate of Estonian Bar Association (hereinafter as AKT)...

Unfortunately, some people mistakenly assume that negotiations with the other side diminish their importance and merit, wrote attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere in her article in Äripäev. For some reason we often meet pointless stiffness when communicating with partners in our business culture.

Attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv and Britta Oltjer successfully represented Allan Kiil in a dispute with Tallinna Sadam AS. Kiil filed a claim against Tallinn Harbour for compensation and penalty fees on the basis of prohibition of competition. On 16 January 2017 the court satisfied Kiil’s claim, collected compensation and penalty...

Legal seminar with the topic “Law changes of 2017 in the construction sector“will be held in Bliss Conference Hall on 26 January 2017. It will be discussed in detail, what changes came into force or are about to come, and how is it possible to accomplish one’s work tasks with...

We are glad to announce that our attorney-at-law and partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is, after being partly away for 1,5 years, back at her work desk. Pirkka, who has been highly recognised for her negotiation skills, continues with general commercial counselling, as well as with representing the clients of LEADELL...

Tallinn circuit court partially satisfied appeal complaint of attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv and Jaak Siim with its judgement as of 9 January 2017, as well as partially annulled court sentence Harju county as of 13 June 2016. Also the defendant was justified in prosecuting based on Article 389 (2) of...

LEADELL Pilv Law Office is continuing its long-term cooperation with the Rocca al Mare School also this year. Attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste is giving a series of lectures of „Basis of Law“. It is a selective course for the pupils of Rocca al Mare School in grades 10-12 to provide...

January 2017 is marking the end of a significant deal of acquisition started by the attorneys of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office already in 2016, in which legal counselling was provided to the foundation Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum and hospital Valga Haigla AS. As a result of the transaction, the foundation...

The year of 2017 in Estonia has begun with active discussions on various measures for keeping and increasing the motivation of employees , including wider trust of employees and shortening of workdays. Although the suggested ideas are good, they also presume amendments to laws. The current Employment Contracts Act...

According to the article published in business newspaper Ärileht by attorney Aleksandr Tsemin of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office, by renting out its trademark, the owner of the trademark may become liable for fulfilling also the obligations of the trademark user, as appears from a recent resolution of the...

In the last issue of accounting news Raamatupidamisuudised (No. 8-2016), attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste is introducing the amendments to the Family Benefits Act, Code of Enforcement Procedure, Labour Market Services and Benefits Act, and Employment Contracts Act entering into force at the beginning of 2017.

The accounting journal Raamatupidamisuudised has published the article „The end justifies the means“ by attorney-at-law Jaak Siim. The article is introducing the draft amendments to the Taxation Act and the Electronic Communications Act that are proceeded by the Estonian Parliament at the moment. According to the proposed amendments to...

Attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented a client in Tartu Administrative Court. Initially the client (provider of catering services) submitted an appeal to the Public Procurement Appeals Committee (PPAC) requesting to detect that a contract for the free use of canteen premises of a...

Attorney-at-law Aivar Pilv successfully represented his client (defendant) in civil case No. 2-14-18576 in the Harju County Court regarding a claim for compensation of damages in amount of 2.2 million Euro. Both the county court and district court refused to satisfy the claim. The Supreme Court did not take the...

On 1 November 2016 the amendments to the Income Tax Act entered into force in Estonia adopting the amendments of the EU Directive No. 2011/96/EU on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries of different Member States (hereinafter the Directive). The aim...

In Estonia there were once again news disclosed about a certain criminal case (regarding a well-known Estonian politician) where it became evident that investigation authorities had conducted surveillance activities with regard to attorney, by documenting his meeting with the client and observing the attorney also during the meeting. Unfortunately...

With regard to the changes taking place in the society and development of IT solutions, traditional work relations are also changing, including the requirements set by employees to employers. Upon choosing jobs, more and more employees prefer flexibility and possibility to work at home, if necessary. Considering the development...

Online financial portal Raamatupidamisuudised has asked from experts if the increase of threshold for registration as a person liable to value added tax is a positive or negative change for companies. Namely, in 2018 an amendment to Value-Added Tax Act will enter into force increasing the threshold for registration...

The defender of Alexander Kofkin, attorney-at-law Aivar Pilv found it necessary to draw the attention of the Estonian daily Postimees and media in general to the main principles of court proceeding and administration of justice that cannot be ignored, relating to the thorough overview on the evidences gathered in...

Read more about the lecture „Draft Public Procurement Act, new requirements for tenderer“ given by attorney-at-law Britta Oltjer at the conference „Eesti Ehituskonverents 2016“ from Ehitusuudised.ee.

On 6 December 2016 attorney-at-law Britta Oltjer gave a lecture „Draft Public Procurement Act, new requirements for tenderer“ at the construction conference „Eesti Ehituskonverents 2016“. Since the new Public Procurement Act is significantly extending the regulation for changing procurement contracts, the presentation gives an overview of the amendments of...

On 7 December 2016 attorney-at-law Jaak Siim is giving a lecture at the training seminar " Seven mortal sins of today’s email!". The lecture of Jaak Siim is covering the legal meaning of e-correspondence, related regulation and case-law.

Attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented a client in dispute with Labour Inspectorate where the inspectorate had imposed a fine to board member of an employer for the violation of requirements provided in Art 137 of the Traffic Act. It may be a significant...

In the article „Self-employed - to be or not to be?“ (accounting news Raamatupidamisuudised No 7, 2016) attorney-at-law Jaak Siim has written about the (dis)advantages of an employer who is a natural person and analysed if such business form has got any future in the Estonian entrepreneurship.

The Estonian Olympic Committee has appointed attorney-at-law Aivar Pilv as a member of the legal commission. The commission additionally consists of Hanno Pevkur (Chairman), Ants Veetõusme and Monika Sehver.

Attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv, Jaak Siim and Marko Pilv of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully defended four former and current officials of the Tallinn city in the criminal case of so-called hidden election advertisements where the city authorities were suspected to have facilitated the acquisition of city budget...

On 18 November 2016 the Tartu branch of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the creation of the new trademark LEADELL. Informative seminar and gathering will take place at the Dorpat Conference Centre in Tartu, Estonia.

Partner Jaak Siim of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office successfully represented his client in a tax dispute in Tartu Administrative Court with regard to the legality of a decision made to claim a tax debt from a member of the board of a company.

In the 6th issue of the financial magazine Raamatupidamisuudised an article „Work ability reform was accompanied by number of amendments to tax laws“ by attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste was published. The article is providing a short overview of the amendments to tax laws that entered into force in Estonia in the...

In the 6th issue of the financial magazine Raamatupidamisuudised an article „Special audit helps applying the right of minority shareholders“ by attorney Karin Ploom was published. The author explains how, based on Art 330 (1) of the Commercial Code, the shareholders whose shares represent at least one-tenth of the share...

The Online version of newspaper Postimees has published an article „Are rules similar to everyone in the Republic of Estonia?“ by attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste. The author of the article is expressing her opinion regarding the grant given to the former President of Estonia and his Ärma farmstead, the use...

On 3 November 2016 attorney-at-law Britta Oltjer will have a presentation „Possibilities to change procurement contract in the light of new law“ at the public procurement conference „Possibilities and challenges 2017“ taking place in Tallinn. Britta Oltjer will provide an overview on the recent law amendments, and whether or...

Online version of the daily Päevaleht has published the article „Is it worth buying real estate through bidding if it is accompanied by owners like Nancy Himma?“ by attorney Aleksandr Tsemin. The author explains the most important points to be considered upon purchasing real estate through public bidding.

On 25 October 2016 attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste from the LEADELL Pilv Law Office will give a presentation at the conference FinantsTreff 2016 taking place in Tallinn, Estonia. The presentation “Home Office – enterprise or fringe benefit” will provide a compact overview on the problems regarding income tax and value...

The Online portal of Eesti Päevaleht and Delfi have published the article „Is free WiFi network illegal from now on?“ by attorney-at-law Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi. In the article the author is covering the recent decision Tobias McFadden vs Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH by the European Court.

On 6-7 October 2016 partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is attending the Nordic Business Forum 2016 in Helsinki. The main topics of the conference are digitalization, culture and marketing. LEADELL Pilv Law Office is valuing innovation, at the same time ensuring reliable legal aid. We are always seeking for possibilities to...

Informative newsletter of the Estonian business daily Äripäev has published an article „Envelope Salary and Obligations of Employees. Risks for the Receiver of Envelope Salary“ by attorneys-at law Epp Lumiste and Häli Jürimäe.

In the 5th edition of the Online accounting magazine „Raamatupidamisuudised Pluss“ the article „Tax authorities keeping an eye on VAT payers“ by attorney-at-law Häli Jürimäe is published.

Aivar Pilv Law Office, together with the Latvian law firm Fogels, Vitols & Paipa and the Lithuanian law firm Balčiūnas & Grajauskas has founded new pan-Baltic alliance LEADELL that brings together nearly 50 most competent legal advisors and belongs among the leading law firms in the Baltic States providing...

Attorney Hanne-Loore Härma has joined the Aivar Pilv Law Office, having today her first workday. Previously Hanne-Loore was working as an Attorney at the Rödl & Partners Law Office. We are wishing fast adjustment to our new colleague and great achievements in our office!

Partner/attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere successfully passed the training course „Web seminar: Incoterms basic course for specialist“ organised by ICC Estonia and included in the curriculum “Foreign Trading, Shipping and Logistics” of the Estonian School of Business Managers. By completing the seminar, Pirkka-Marja Põldvere updated her previous knowledge on international trade. The seminar...

In the latest issue of the accounting journal Raamatupidamisuudised, the article „Change in determination of taxable period in which the supply of long-term services was created“ by attorney-at-law Häli Jürimäe was published. The article is explaining the amendments made to the Estonian Value-Added Tax Act which among other changed the principles...

On 16 June 2016 the article „What to Know about Advertising Tax?“ by attorneys-at-law Jaak Siim and Epp Lumiste was published in the web portal Raamatupidaja.ee of the business daily Äripäev. The article is covering the recent decision of the Supreme Court that clarified the object of the advertising tax. The authors analyse...

On 31 May 2016 the main event in the field of Estonian public procurements – conference “Riigihangete Treff 2016” – was held where acknowledged lawyers analysed recent changes in the area of public procurements. Attorney-at-law Britta Oltjer from the Aivar Pilv Law Office had a presentation „Possibilities for amending procurement...

Accounting journal Raamatupidamisuudised recently published an article „Displacement of vehicle – appropriate measure against debtor“ by attorney-at-law Jaak Siim. The decision of the Estonian Supreme Court from 23 March 2016 gained attention of the general public since court took a standpoint that an administrator of parking lot has the...

The Estonian Supreme Court has refused to proceed the cassation of Kadri Paas, Katariina Krjutškova and Vaba Kiri OÜ, meaning that the court rulings of the Harju County Court and the Tallinn Circuit Court entered into force satisfying the claim of entrepreneur Alexander Kofkin for refutation of incorrect data...

In 2016 the Aivar Pilv Law Office is continuously holding the strong position in the sphere of legal assistance. One of the leading and most trustworthy international guides „Chambers Europe 2016“ has once again recognised the Aivar Pilv Law Office as a market leader in dispute resolution in Estonia....

On 2 May 2016 the Delfi web portal published the article „What to know about inheritance“ by attorney Elin Uusväli. The issues related to inheritance can be generally divided into two. Firstly the questions that raise during the life of the bequeather: if, how and which type of will...

On 27 April 2016 an article „How to act if you are co-owner?“ by attorney Aleksandr Tsemin was published in the Delfi interior and design web portal. In the article the author is explaining the meaning of joint property and the related factors to be considered. In more details...

„The Legal 500“, an international publication composing legal assessments of the legal market has once again acknowledged Aivar Pilv Law Office as one of the leading law offices in Estonia. Aivar Pilv Law Office has been recognised as leading expert in the fields of dispute resolution (court proceedings) and...

On 15 April 2016 an article „Detecting hidden work relation through the eyes of tax authority“ by partner/attorney-at-law Jaak Siim of the Aivar Pilv Law Office was published in the financial magazine Raamatupidamise Praktik of the business daily Äripäev. The article is focusing on the guidelines compiled by the...

On 7 April 2016 the Estonian Occupational Health Conference entitled “Health caring work environment” is taking place at the Nordic Hotel Forum where partner/attorney-at-law Jaak Siim of the Aivar Pilv Law Office is attending as lecturer. Jaak Siim is making a presentation „Costs regarding healthcare – when fringe benefits...

On 5 April 2016 business daily Äripäev published the article „Public hanging in media – acceptable or unacceptable“ by attorneys-at-law Britta Oltjer and Tambet Laasik. In the article, the authors are analysing the possibilities to limit the handling of such medical cases in media where patients are of opinion...

On 7 April 2016 the Estonian Association of Lawyers is organising a training „Arbitration proceeding: presumptions, conduct and consequences“ where partner/attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere of the Aivar Pilv Law Office is giving a lecture. At the training Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is giving an overview of the essence of arbitration, presumptions for conducting...

On 31 March 2016 the Delfi interior and design web portal published an article ”How simple or difficult it is to terminate joint property” by attorney-at-law Tambet Laasik. In the article the author is handling practical and legal problems related to the division and termination of joint property by...

Accounting journal Raamatupidamisuudised published in the 1st issue of 2016 an article „What to know about tax amendments that entered into force this year“ by attorney-at-law Jaak Siim. In the article, the author provides an overview of the main law amendments in taxation that entered into force at the...

Dear clients and cooperation partners, Today the Aivar Pilv Law Office is celebrating its 23rd year of activity. We are sincerely glad to have you with us all these years. Thank you for your trust and pleasant cooperation. Good luck and success in our joint search for justice and...

Hereby we are inviting you to the seminar „Recent tax amendments 2016“ organised by the Aivar Pilv Law Office. Attorneys-at-law Jaak Siim and Epp Lumiste from the tax law workgroup of the law office introduce the most recent amendments in tax law, court practice in taxation and the guideline...

We are pleased to publish the 4th issue of the year 2015 Baltic Tax Review compiled in cooperation with the Aivar Pilv Law Office (Estonia), Balčiūnas ir Grajauskas (Lithuania) and Fogels, Vītols & Paipa (Latvia). The newsletter provides an overview of the latest amendments in taxation law in Estonia,...

We are proud to announce that the lawyers of the Aivar Pilv Law Office, Elin Uusväli and Aleksandr Tsemin successfully passed the exam of the Estonian Bar Association and on 9 February 2016 they obtained the occupational qualification of the assistant attorney. The main working areas of Elin Uusväli...

On 29 February 2016 the Aivar Pilv Law Office in cooperation with accounting magazine Raamatupidamisuudised is organising a seminar „Member of management board: liability and risks“ where attorneys-at-law Jaak Siim and Britta Oltjer of the Aivar Pilv Law Office will participate as lecturers. The aim of the seminar is...

Dear client and cooperation partner, Hereby we are inviting you to attend the seminar “Most recent tax amendments 2016” organised by the Aivar Pilv Law Office. At the seminar attorneys-at-law Jaak Siim and Epp Lumiste from the tax law workgroup introduce the most recent amendments in tax law, court...

Attorney-at-law Aivar Pilv of the Aivar Pilv Law Office successfully represented a well-known businessman Alexander Kofkin in Tallinn Circuit Court. Attorneys-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere and Marko Pilv also provided legal assistance in this court proceeding. With the decision from 25 January 2016, the Tallinn Circuit Court refused to change the...

On 14 January 2016 the Aivar Pilv Law Office in cooperation with Raamatupidamisuudised (Accounting News) shall organise a seminar „Tax amendments 2016“ where Jaak Siim, attorney-at-law and partner of the Aivar Pilv Law Office will be the lecturer. The seminar will provide a thorough overview of the amendments entering...

On 27 December 2015 the Christmas Party of animals was organised at the Tallinn Zoo. Santa Clauses together with all the visitors treated the local habitants of the zoo with favourite food or some toys. Animal lovers could put something delicious – carrots, bananas, nuts and raisins – for...

Aivar Pilv Law Office would like to thank all the clients and cooperation partners for a pleasant cooperation and wishes peaceful Christmas as well as Joyful New Year’s Eve!

On 17 December 2015 the Delfi news portal published an article „Termination of employment contract on the example of state and Estonian Air: pressure on employees, cash payments“ by attorneys-at-law Epp Lumiste and Häli Jürimäe. In the article, with regard to the termination of activities of the national airline...

At the beginning of December 2015, the Estonian Centre for Human Rights published the annual report „Human Rights in Estonia 2014-2015” covering the most important developments of the last two years in Estonia regarding human rights. Attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste  of the Aivar Pilv Law Office compiled a chapter to...

Attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv and Marko Pilv of the Aivar Pilv Law Office successfully represented their client Argo Ader in civil court dispute. With the decision of the Harju County Court dated 8 December 2015, the court refused to satisfy the application of an insurance company Seesam Insurance AS against...

Attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv and Marko Pilv of the Aivar Pilv Law Office successfully represented their client Argo Ader in civil court dispute. With the decision of the Harju County Court dated 8 December 2015, the court refused to satisfy the application of an insurance company Seesam Insurance AS against...

On 2 December 2015 the web edition of the daily Eesti Päevaleht published an article „Creditors of Estonian Air – unite!“ by attorneys-at-law Epp Lumiste and Häli Jürimäe of the Aivar Pilv Law Office. In the article the authors are analysing the possibilities of the creditors to protect their...

On 25 November 2015, in the 7th issue of accounting magazine Raamatupidamisuudised the article “Avoiding tax risks in providing legal counselling” by attorney-at-law Jaak Siim was published. In the article, the author is providing an overview about the developments regarding the economic activities of private limited companies which has...

Since 2013 Aivar Pilv Law Office has arranged a series of client events „Morning Coffee at Law Firm“, inviting clients to hear short presentations on topical legal issues. On 19 November 2015 another morning coffee took place in the Tallinn department of the Aivar Pilv Law Office to discuss...

On 12 November 2015 the President of the Republic of Estonia appointed Merit Helm, a long-term employee of the Aivar Pilv Law Office, as a Judge of the Harju County Court. She will begin her new employment in year 2016. Merit Helm who started working as a lawyer at...

On 11 November 2015, the business news portal Delfi Ärileht published an article “Attorney-at-law about arbitration: business activities not to be over-regulated in the interest of consumer protection” by attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere. In the article Pirkka-Marja Põldvere presents her viewpoint regarding the potential plan of Estonia to initiate additional...

Since 2013 Aivar Pilv Law Office has arranged a series of client events „Morning Coffee at Law Firm“, inviting clients to hear short presentations on topical legal issues. On 5 November 2015 another morning coffee took place in the Tartu department of the Aivar Pilv Law Office in order...

We are pleased to publish the 2nd bulletin of 2015 of the Baltic Tax Review compiled in cooperation with the Baltic law firms Aivar Pilv Law Office (Estonia), Balčiūnas ir Grajauskas (Lituania) and Fogels, Vītols & Paipa (Latvia). The review is providing an overview of the recent amendments regarding...

The Ministry of Justice has forwarded a draft project for law amendments regarding arbitration proceedings (available in Estonian here) to the respective target groups. The project is to a large extent based on the comparative analysis of the arbitration proceeding regulation (available in Estonian here) compiled by attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja...

On 2 November 2015 Elin Uusväli and Aleksandr Tsemin started working as lawyers at the Aivar Pilv Law Office. Previously Elin and Aleksandr had been working at the front office of the law firm and in spring 2015 they successfully graduated and gained the Master’s degrees from the University...

On 26 October 2015 Aivar Pilv, the main partner of Aivar Pilv Law Office was giving a speech at the conference „Teejuht 2016. aastaks“ regarding the amendments of Corporate Law. „Teejuht 2016. aastaks“ is a leading annual event of the financial area, explaining Estonian laws and the respective amendments that will...

  On 24 November 2015 the Aivar Pilv Law Office in cooperation with accounting magazine Raamatupidamisuudised organised a seminar regarding private limited companies where attorney-at-law and partner Jaak Siim participated as a lecturer. Recently the Estonian Supreme Court made some long-waited decisions regarding the topical issues of whether and...

On 22-23 October 2015 attorneys-at-law Aivar Pilv, Pirkka-Marja Põldvere, Urmas Kõrgesaar and attorney Karin Ploom attended the academic conference „Commercial Code 20“ in Tartu, Estonia. 20 years ago the enforcement of Commercial Code established a significant foundation for the present business environment. The surrounding reality has significantly changed during...

In the October 2015 issue of the financial journal Raamatupidamisuudised, an article „Continued disputes regarding sales tax – who to blame?“ by attorneys-at-law Jaak Siim and Epp Lumiste was published. The article is providing an overview of the developments regarding disputes on the sales tax established by the City...

On 20 October 2015 the article „Private limited company, responsibility and stupidity“ by attorney-at-lawPirkka-Marja Põldverewas published in newspaper Postimees. In the article, the author is presenting her opinion regarding the common problem in Estonia related to the taxation of private limited companies and the provided services with employment taxes....

On 18 October 2015, the article „Decision of Supreme Court provided new possibility to prevent withdrawal of assets from companies“ by attorney-at-law Tambet Laasik was published in Postimees Online. In the article, the author explains in the light of the latest decision of the Supreme Court that by now...

On 7 September 2015 Marko Pilv successfully passed the exam for attorney-at-law and as from 29 September 2015 is holding the title „attorney-at-law“. His main areas of activity are contracts and non-contractual relations, corporate law, construction and planning, public procurements, economic and occupational crimes. Marko Pilv has worked as...

On 2 October 2015 an article „Incorrect annual report may annul the decision of general meeting“ by attorney-at-law Anneli Aab was published in the web edition of Postimees newspaper. In the article, based on the latest practice of the Supreme Court, the author is explaining the possible outcome of...

One of the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession “Best Lawyers” recognized four attorneys of Aivar Pilv Law Office: Pirkka-Marja Põldvere has been recognised as one of the best professionals in Estonia in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and litigation; Britta Oltjer...

In the September 2015 issue of magazine Raamatupidamisuudised an article „Control for submitting an annual report becoming more efficient“ by attorney-at-law Jaak Siim was published. The article is introducing the draft amendments of the Commercial Code and the Taxation Act and the related laws, by which the valid regulation...

On 3-4 September 2015 attorney-at-law Anneli Aab participated a Baltic conference „What’s up IP? Developments in Intellectual Property Law and Practice“ organised by the Estonian workgroup of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property. This year the conference was organised in Tallinn and focused on the latest developments...

On 14 August 2015 in the Äripäev news portal ehitusuudised.ee an article „Tenderer accepts bribe – redeemable in the sense of new law?“ by attorneys-at-law Britta Oltjer and Epp Lumiste was published. The article concentrates on a novel principle of the Estonian public procurements – redeeming, and the accompanying...

On 17 June 2015 an article about preliminary injunctions in Estonia was published in international online legal portal juris.de. The article is written in German, consists of two parts and introduces to readers the basics regarding preliminary injunctions in civil court proceedings and the applied measures. Juris.de is an...

On 8 June 2015 the Online version of daily Eesti Päevaleht published an article „Fake administration of justice?“ by attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere. The article clarifies the circumstances regarding arbitration proceedings. Lately the arbitral courts have been handled in media as „secret courts” and arbitration proceedings as „shaded justice in...

Global Law Experts Awards 2015 has recognised the Aivar Pilv Law Office as a leading law firm in Estonia in the areas of arbitration, public procurements and corporate law. Attorney-at-law and partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere has been awarded for the second year in a row as the best arbitration lawyer...

On 29 May 2015 an article „About the responsibility of board member: to trust but to control“ by attorney-at-law Anneli Aab and attorney Marko Pilv was published in the Online edition Juhtimine.ee of the daily Postimees. The aim of the published article is to draw attention of any company...

On 23 May 2015 an article „Work relation ended – what next?“ by attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste was published in online website Tarbija24 of the daily Postimees. The article explains the circumstances necessary to be assessed regarding the cancellation of an employment contract if a contract party is not satisfied...

On 16 June 2015 the Aivar Pilv Law Office in cooperation with the Raamatupidamisuudised is organising a seminar „Rent. Lease. Taxes“ where the lecturer is attorney-at-law and partner Jaak Siim of the Aivar Pilv Law Office. Seminar is focusing on the tax issues related to the sale or rent...

Hereby we present you the latest issue of the Baltic law firms Aivar Pilv Law Office from Estonia, Balciunas & Grajauskas from Lithuania and Fogels Vitols & Paipa from Latvia co-written newsletter, which provides an overview of the latest changes in the tax law in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

On 11 May 2015 the Äripäev online news ehitusuudised.ee published the article „Consequences if successful bidder refuses to conclude procurement contract“ by attorneys-at-law Britta Oltjer and Häli Jürimäe. The article explains which requirements can be provided by the contractor against a bidder if the procurement contract is refused to...

This year the Aivar Pilv Law Office has kept the strong position in the legal assistance market. One of the most well-known and trustworthy international publications „Chambers Europe 2015“ has once again acknowledged the Aivar Pilv Law Office as a market leader in the area of judicial settlement which...

“The Legal 500: 2015″, an international publication composing legal assessments of the legal market has once again acknowledged Aivar Pilv Law Office as one of the leading law offices in Estonia. Aivar Pilv Law Office has been recognised as leading expert in the fields of dispute resolution and tax...

Hereby we present you the latest issue of the Baltic law firms Aivar Pilv Law Office from Estonia, Balciunas & Grajauskas from Lithuania and Fogels Vitols & Paipa from Latvia co-written newsletter, which provides an overview of the latest changes in the tax law in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.