University of Tartu, Faculty of Law (MA)<\/p>\n"}],"job_experience":[{"year":"1993 \u2013 \u2026","description":"
Aivar Pilv Law Office, Managing Partner and Head of Office<\/p>\n"},{"year":"1984 \u2013 1992","description":"
Tallinn II Legal Advisory Board (1991 renamed Vanalinna Law Office), Attorney<\/p>\n"}],"recognitions":[{"year":"2012 - 2022","recognition":"
The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa<\/p>\n
The international publication on overviews of the legal market \u201cThe Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa\u201d has recognised Aivar Pilv as a leading lawyer in tax law and dispute resolution. He is also highly ranked in corporate law, M&A, real estate and construction areas. Aivar Pilv is considered as \u201eone of the best specialists on litigation in Estonia; he has excellent tax knowledge; he is a solid lawyer with a very good reputation\u201c and he has \"great knowledge and experience\" in the commercial, corporate and M&A area. The publication has rewarded Aivar Pilv already in consecutive years of 2012 - 2022. Managing partner Aivar Pilv has been included in the highest ranking \u201eHall of Fame\u201c in dispute resolution and tax.<\/p>\n"},{"year":"2022","recognition":"
Chambers Europe<\/p>\n
International catalogue Chambers Europe 2022 has recognised Aivar Pilv, the managing partner of LEADELL Pilv Law Office, among Band 1: \u201cAivar Pilv is a highly established name in contentious matters with a strong focus and track record in white-collar crime cases. Clients highlight his \u201canalytical approach and outstanding performance in court.\u201d\u201c.<\/p>\n"},{"year":"2012 - 2017","recognition":"
Chambers Europe<\/p>\n
The publication \u201eChambers Europe\u201c has recognised Aivar Pilv as a leading expert on dispute resolution (litigation) and real estate law. He is an experienced lawyer in arbitration and clients praise his \u201ccommitment, skills and experience in criminal law\". The publication is noting that clients praise his \u201canalytical approach \u2013 great, even perfect performance in court\u201d and his \u201cvery thorough and systematic handling of the case\u201d. Aivar Pilv has been rewarded a leading lawyer already in six consecutive years: in 2012 - 2017.<\/p>\n"},{"year":"2012 - 2018","recognition":"
Chambers Global<\/p>\n
The publication \u201cChambers Global\u201d of the database of the world\u2019s leading law firms \u201cChambers and Partners\u201d has repeatedly ranked Aivar Pilv as a leading attorney in dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration). The market researchers refer to Aivar Pilv as a \u201creal star and excellent practitioner\u201d. The publication quotes \u201cAivar Pilv enjoys an excellent reputation as \u201cone of the best-known lawyers in Estonia\u201d. Clients praise his \u201canalytical approach \u2013 great, even perfect performance in court\u201d and his \u201cvery thorough and systematic handling of the case\u201d. He handles a range of civil and criminal disputes and is particularly recommended for white-collar crime cases\u201d. The publication has rewarded Aivar Pilv already in consecutive years of 2012 - 2018.<\/p>\n"},{"year":"2012 - 2018","recognition":"
Best Lawyers<\/p>\n
The international publication \u201cBest Lawyers\u201d has repeatedly (2012 - 2018) acknowledged Aivar Pilv as one of the best experts in Estonia in the areas of criminal proceeding, dispute resolution, arbitration, bankruptcy and restructuring, tax law and media law. <\/p>\n"},{"year":"2013","recognition":"
Global Law Experts<\/p>\n
The publication \u201eGlobal Law Experts\u201c has attributed to Aivar Pilv the title \u2019Recommended Dispute Resolution Expert in Estonia 2013\u2019.<\/p>\n"}],"publications":[{"publication":"
Article in \u201cThe International Comparative Legal Guide\u201d (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2014)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
Articles in \u201cThe International Comparative Legal Guide to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution\u201d (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2009 \u2013 2013)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
Summary of a lecture \u201cThe Administration of Justice \u2013 for What Purpose?\u201d (Juridica 4\/2011)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
\u201cSuspicious Deals of Debtor Can Be Nullified in Insolvency Proceedings\u201d (newspaper \u00c4rip\u00e4ev, 2009)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
\u201cCreditor May Sustain Losses\u201d (newspaper \u00c4rip\u00e4ev, 2009)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
\u201cAll the Local Authorities Won\u201d (newspaper \u00c4rip\u00e4ev, 2008)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
\u201cContracts Handbook\u201d (\u00c4rip\u00e4ev handbook, 2006)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
\u201cTax Proceedings\u201d (legal series of book club \u00c4rip\u00e4ev, 2006)<\/p>\n"},{"publication":"
\u201cNew, Declarative Acknowledgement of Obligation\u201d (newspaper \u00c4rip\u00e4ev, 2006)<\/p>\n"}],"membership":[{"year":"2016","member":"
Member of legal commission of the Estonian Olympic Committee<\/p>\n"},{"year":"1984","member":"
Member of Estonian Bar Association<\/p>\n"}],"estonian_bar":[{"year":"2013 \u2013 \u2026","activity":"Member of the fundamental rights committee of the Estonian Bar Association"},{"year":"2013","activity":"received the Order of the Estonian Bar Association"},{"year":"2007 \u2013 2010","activity":"Reappointed Chairman of the Estonian Bar Association"},{"year":"2004 \u2013 2007","activity":"Chairman of the Estonian Bar Association"},{"year":"2002 \u2013 2010","activity":"Member of the Chamber of Administrating the Courts as the representative of the Estonian Bar Association"},{"year":"2001 \u2013 2004","activity":"Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Bar Association"},{"year":"1995 \u2013 2001","activity":"Member of the Board of the Estonian Bar Association"},{"year":"1994 \u2013 1995","activity":"Member of the qualifying committee of the Estonian Bar Association"}],"city":"Tallinn","other_professional_activities":[{"activity":"Lecture on amendments of Corporate Law at the financial conference \u201eTeejuht 2016. aastaks\u201c (2015)"},{"activity":"Participation in academic conference \u201eCommercial Code 20: Experiences and Development Possibilities of Estonia and Europe regarding Corporate Law\u201c (2015)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cKnotted Articles, i.e. Surprising Court Orders\u201d at the accounting conference \u201cP\u00e4rnu Raamatupidamiskonverents\u201d (2013)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cDevelopments of legal services market in 2014\u201d at the economic conference \u201cBusiness Plan 2014\u201d (2013)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cLegal Clarity and Legal Certainty\u201d at the Tartu Circuit Court\u2019s 20th anniversary celebration (2013)"},{"activity":"Participation in panel discussion of \u00c4rip\u00e4ev seminar \u201cRight of Partners and Shareholders to Information and Special Audit\u201d (2012)"},{"activity":"Participation in 2011 IBA Annual Conference (2011)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cHow Economic Downturn Affects Conditions Formerly Agreed Upon?\u201d at the financial conference \u201cP\u00e4rnu Finantskonverents\u201d (2011)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cHow to Avoid Cutting Your Finger\u201d at the accounting conference \u201cP\u00e4rnu Raamatupidamiskonverents\u201d (2010)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cAdministration of Justice \u2013 For Which Purpose?\u201d at the annual Days of Estonian Lawyers (2010)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cMergers and Acquisitions \u2013 Why, When, How?\u201d at the Tallinn Conferences seminar \u201cHow to Successfully Implement Mergers and Acquisitions?\u201d (2008)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cLegal Remedies Used for Lease Agreements\u201d at the \u00c4rip\u00e4ev seminar \u201cLegal Remedies Arising from Contracts and the Use Thereof\u201d (2008)"},{"activity":"Lecture \u201cRecovery of Claims in Bankruptcy Proceedings\u201d at the seminar \u201cResolving Disputes Proceeding from Contracts\u201d (2007)"}]},"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n