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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    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.

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    • 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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    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.

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    • Pirkka-Marja Põldvere
    • Merilin Ojasaar
    • Marko Pilv
    Senior Associates
    • Epp Lumiste
    • Oleg Matvejev
    Associates
    • Kaili Rätsepp
    • Artur Viira
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    • Marina Pilv
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The Legal500: clients continue to praise LEADELL Pilv Law Office

10.05.2021LEADELL

The recognitions published by The Legal500, an international publication assessing law offices and attorneys, confirm that the clients are continuously pleased with the work of our attorneys. LEADELL Pilv Law Office was recognised in four categories: Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Commercial and M&A, Real Estate and construction and Tax.

1.) LEADELL Pilv was most broadly recognised for its competence in Dispute Resolution: “The quality of work in Leadell Pilv Law Office is beyond compare.’ The team was particularly recommended for handling white-collar criminal defence cases: „Aivar Pilv is a very dedicated and skilful lawyer especially on solving disputes. He is very good performer in court and has extensive practice in the area. In my opinion Marko Pilv is also very good at what he does. He drafts very good documents and is also a solid performer in court when necessary.” 

The law office was also praised for its competence in corporate disputes: “They were unique in that they are experts in negotiating corporate disputes.“, as well as for its work in other civil and administrative cases.

The managing partner Aivar Pilv was recognised in the category „Hall of Fame“, partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere in „Leading Individuals“, partner Marko Pilv and attorney-at-law Anneli Aab in „Rising Stars“. Pirkka-Marja Põldvere and Aivar Pilv were recognised also for being “accomplished arbitrators”.

2.) In Corporate, Commercial and M&A it was noted that LEADELL Pilv provides a broad range of corporate and commercial advice, including on governance and partnerships, with a particular focus on litigation: „They are professionals […]“. With allied offices in Lithuania and Latvia, the practice is well-situated to handle cross-border matters. Team lead Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is an expert on shareholder relations and on management board member obligations and liabilities. Marko Pilv and Aivar Pilv were referred to as other key lawyers.

3.) In Real Estate and Construction LEADELL Pilvis particularly recommended for contentious matters, handling construction and commercial disputes. Litigator Merilin Ojasaar jointly heads the group with Pirkka-Marja Põldvere, who is active in both real estate disputes and in sales and lease contracting. Other areas of work include day-to-day advice, rental agreements and obtaining building permits. The team receives credit for ‘Professionalism, communication style that is objective and that facilitates cooperation.’

4.) In Tax primarily the managing partner Aivar Pilv was recognised (Hall of Fame”), with reference to his strong track record in substantial tax disputes and characterisations as ‘Very professional’ and ‘Hardworking.’

See more: https://www.legal500.com/c/estonia/

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