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  • Tax

    Tax

    Tax, Customs

    Our tax specialists, some with prior experience of working for the tax authorities, advise and represent clients in all issues related to tax and customs law: structuring transactions, relations with tax authorities and tax disputes (i.a. tax crimes). The vast and highly recognised experience with tax disputes allows us to foresee and address the potential risks already prior to executing transactions.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • Regulatory & compliance

    Regulatory & compliance

    Administrative proceedings, Consumer protection, Data protection, Energy, Sports

    Given the ever-expanding set of local and international rules and regulations which impact the daily lives of companies of all sizes, compliance has been getting more and more attention as a potential source of corporate issues. Our team of specialists has vast experience in helping our clients to understand and deal as efficiently as possible with all the rules and regulations that apply to them.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • Real estate & construction

    Real estate & construction

    Construction, Zoning and planning, Infrastructure, Environment, Real estate

    Our practice includes counselling on a variety of real estate related issues: real estate development (i.a. zoning & planning, permits, infrastructure, construction contracts, financing, environment), rights and obligations stemming from ownership (e.g. co-ownership, servitudes, access roads), as well as rent and lease of immovables. International publications have, for years, recognised our professionalism in dealing with these matters.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    We assist our clients in all stages of M&A transactions, i.a. negotiations, project management, structuring of the transaction, conducting legal due diligence and other preparations, execution of necessary documentation, as well as closing of transactions. We also advise our clients on creating joint ventures. Our M&A team has experience in providing practical solutions in the most complex issues. We have advised all kinds of companies and our M&A team has participated in a number of transactions in all the Baltic countries and also covering outside targets.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Medical & pharmaceuticals

    Health care, Medical & pharmaceuticals

    We provide legal advice and represent our clients in all matters related to pharmaceuticals, which is one of the fastest growing industries with rapidly changing rules and regulations that varies from one country to another. Our attorneys, in cooperation with medical field professionals, advise on a regular basis on the requirements for manufacturing medical products, the promotion of medical products and requirements for performance of clinical trials. We also have a comprehensive practice in representing clients in medical malpractice cases.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • IT & intellectual property

    IT & intellectual property

    Information technology, Telecommunications, Media, Intellectual property

    We keep up with the times and acknowledge the vast use of information technologies and the growing importance of intellectual property in today’s business. With individual approach and by looking from clients’ perspective, our team can provide advice on all aspects related to information technologies and intellectual property. We combine our knowledge of conventional business transactions with an in-depth understanding of the related technical aspects. Our attorneys are recognised for having experience e.g. in legal aspects of cloud computing, software licencing and patent registration.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • Dispute resolution

    Dispute resolution

    Litigation, Arbitration, Alternative dispute resolution, Family and inheritance, Enforcement, White-collar crimes

    We have a comprehensive practice in litigation, arbitration, as well as out-of-court debt recovery. Our attorneys are regularly acting as arbitrators, conciliators and bankruptcy trustees. Many of our cases have principally changed the interpretation of law, being often also of interest to the general public. International publications have, for years, recognised us as among top dispute resolution firms on the market.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • Corporate & commercial

    Corporate & commercial

    Corporate governance, Public procurement, Public-private partnerships, Transactions and trade, Competition, Employment, Migration, Transport

    Our group of specialists provides top-quality counselling on various aspects of corporate and commercial law: corporate governance, transactions and trade, public procurement, public-private partnerships, competition etc. Our clients range from some of the largest companies in the market to small start-ups, and thus the advised issues vary respectively. Our competence has been consistently recognized as one of the best in the market by annual international publications.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
  • Banking & finance

    Banking & finance

    Finance, Banking, Securities, Insurance, Investment, Insolvency, Debt restructuring and recovery

    We advise banks and other financial institutions in all matters related to financial transactions and supervision. International publications recognise LEADELL offices as among leading law firms in advising on debt restructuring and rescheduling. The experience gained by advising leading banks of the Baltics allows our team to adequately address the interests of all parties to a transaction, as well as requirements applicable to them. Our team is also competent in counselling on fintech matters that have arisen due to the radical changes in traditional financial services caused by digital innovations.

    Latvia

    Partners
    • Aivar Pilv
    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Ene Eesik
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Our Experience

Real estate & construction

Pirkka-Marja Põldvere and Aivar Pilv successful at the Supreme Court

27.12.2021 LEADELL

n 22.12.2021 the Supreme Court of Estonia satisfied the claim of a client of LEADELL Pilv Law Office. According to the contract between the parties, our client (claimant) was acting as the sole counsellor upon the sale of a real estate belonging to the defendant, and the latter was...

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Commercial considerations do not justify granting access via private road

14.05.2021 LEADELL

Time and time again, stories appear in the newspapers about how property owners find themselves in a situation where the road leading to their property exists, but there is no right to use this road. The interests and visions of the neighbours are contradictory, and the disputes get heated....

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Even while using a notary’s deposit, you can slip

11.11.2020 LEADELL

While purchasing or selling real estate, the use of the notary deposit account usually ensures a secure transaction for both the seller and the buyer. As a practical example: the seller transfers the apartment or house only if the agreed sale price is received. The buyer in the other...

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What does the phrase ,,Invoice directly to you, right!’’ mean?

03.09.2020 LEADELL

It often occurs in the negotiations of contracts for services (e.g construction or renovation contracts) that a major contractor makes a price offer which includes work to be performed by another entrepreneur or company. The service description accompanying such price offer states that certain work will be performed by...

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Britta Oltjer and Karin Ploom explaining risks related to Procurement Pass

27.12.2018 LEADELL

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.

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Britta Oltjer introducing new provisions of regulation for construction tenders

11.12.2018 LEADELL

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.

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Britta Oltjer introducing construction tender practice

26.11.2018 LEADELL

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“.

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LEADELL Baltic Newsletter 2-2018

01.08.2018 LEADELL

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.

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Jaak Siim successfully represented construction company in dispute about obligation to issue invoice

07.11.2017 LEADELL

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.

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Aivar Pilv and Britta Oltjer successfully represented RIITO Ehituse AS in construction dispute

09.10.2017 LEADELL

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.

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New Partners of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office

12.09.2017 LEADELL

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.

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Attorney Aleksandr Tsemin explains if community of apartment owners has any right to claim from a new owner of property a debt that belongs to a previous owner

01.03.2017 LEADELL

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...

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Epp Lumiste and Elin Uusväli write about lease contracts and guidelines for renting business premises

09.02.2017 LEADELL

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...

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Article „Is it worth buying real estate through bidding if it is accompanied by owners like Nancy Himma?“ by Aleksandr Tsemin

19.10.2016 LEADELL

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.

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Article „How to act if you are co-owner?“ by Aleksandr Tsemin published in Delfi portal

28.04.2016 LEADELL

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...

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Article „How simple or difficult it is to terminate joint property“ by Tambet Laasik

01.04.2016 LEADELL

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...

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