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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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • 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
    • Ilmar-Erik Aavakivi
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Jaanus Stern
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Lawyers
    • Reelika Rohi
    • Hendrik Rätsep
    • Artur Viira
    • Kaire Sepper
    Support staff
    • Marina Pilv
    • Kristi Kirsiste
    • Ene Eesik
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Regulatory & compliance

Chambers Global 2020: ,,Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is particularly active in disputes between shareholders and complex matters that have arised from construction contracts. Her work also includes labour disputes’’

27.02.2020 LEADELL

Chambers Global 2020: ,,Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is particularly active in disputes between shareholders and complex matters that have arised from construction contracts. Her work also includes labour disputes’’

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By the Supreme Court’s order, the acquittal of Artjom Suvorov the former deputy mayor of Tartu entered into force

31.01.2020 LEADELL

A.Suvorov’s defendant Aivar Pilv: ,,By imitating a crime as an act of provocation was a clear violation of law and court practice’’ On the 29th of January 2020 the Supreme Court dismissed with an order South District Prosecutor’s cassation against judgement to annul the positive judgement for the former...

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The Supreme Court confirmed – building permits cannot be issued in accordance with ECUL-schemes*

28.11.2019 LEADELL

LEADELL Pilv Law Office attorneys Anneli Aab and Merilin Ojasaar successfully represented clients in a dispute about the legitimacy of building permits against Kambja municipality. The Supreme Court condemned using ECUL-schemes as well as pointed out the need to stick to comprehensive plans. It is an important decision which once...

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The Supreme Court of Estonia evaluated the positive judgement of the work accident which resulted in the death of two miners as legitimate

05.09.2019 LEADELL

The Supreme Court of Estonia with it’s 4th of September 2019 order rejected prosecutor’s cassation to annul the positive judgement of Viru County Court and Tartu Circuit Court regarding to a work accident that resulted in the death of two miners. Therefore, the positive judgement of Enefit Kaevandused AS...

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Jaak Siim achieved positive court judgment in employment dispute

15.05.2019 LEADELL

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.

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Former municipality governor found not guilty in corruption accusations

11.10.2018 LEADELL

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.

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Overview of relevant legal amendments by Hanne-Loore Härma

19.09.2018 LEADELL

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.

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Jaak Siim achieved partial annulment of tax claim

11.06.2018 LEADELL

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%.

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Urmas Kõrgesaar and Tambet Laasik successfully defended former municipality governor

22.05.2018 LEADELL

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.

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LEADELL brand on the market for 1 successful year

25.08.2017 LEADELL

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...

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Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is commenting the Code of Civil Procedure

21.08.2017 LEADELL

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.

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Article „Are rules similar to everyone in the Republic of Estonia?“ by attorney-at-law Epp Lumiste

01.11.2016 LEADELL

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...

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Invitation to the seminar „Public procurements into new era?“

16.09.2016 LEADELL

Dear clients and cooperation partners. Hereby we are inviting you to attend the seminar „Public procurements into new era?“ organised by LEADELL Pilv Law Office and business daily Äripäev on 12 October 2016 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia.

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Article „Change in determination of taxable period in which the supply of long-term services was created“ by Häli Jürimäe

27.06.2016 LEADELL

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...

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Article „What to Know about Advertising Tax?“ by Jaak Siim and Epp Lumiste

21.06.2016 LEADELL

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...

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Article „Public hanging in media – acceptable or unacceptable?“ by Britta Oltjer and Tambet Laasik

06.04.2016 LEADELL

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...

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Epp Lumiste compiled a chapter to the annual report of the Estonian Centre for Human Rights

14.12.2015 LEADELL

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...

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