Chambers Review
COBALT has a first-rate banking and finance team advising on some of the largest transactions in Estonia and the Baltic market, including capital markets mandates. The law firm handles major financings and refinancings, including cross-border syndicated lending. The team regularly acts for leading banks and investment funds on acquisition, project and aircraft finance deals. The lawyers also advise lenders and start-ups on seed funding rounds. The law firm's transactional prowess is complemented by its regulatory expertise, assisting financial institutions with the full gamut of compliance topics.
Work Highlights
- COBALT advised Swedbank as lead arranger on the public offering of shares in Tallink.
Strengths
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"The lawyers know the local market inside-out, which is very helpful because they can address a number of different queries in different practice areas. They are very good at coordinating with their colleagues."
"The team can put you in direct contact with an expert, who then takes the lead and starts arranging calls, and they have a lot of skill sets."
"The lawyers are available, flexible and very focused. They know the Estonian and Baltic market very well."
"The law firm always answers and finds solutions quickly."
"The lawyers know the local market inside-out, which is very helpful because they can address a number of different queries in different practice areas. They are very good at coordinating with their colleagues."
"The team can put you in direct contact with an expert, who then takes the lead and starts arranging calls, and they have a lot of skill sets."
"The lawyers are available, flexible and very focused. They know the Estonian and Baltic market very well."
"The law firm always answers and finds solutions quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Marina Kotkas advances to the top tier of the rankings on account of her market-leading work and outstanding plaudits. She is revered for her handling of financing transactions, including capital markets deals. She is well versed in acquisition, project and aviation finance mandates, often representing large international banks.
"Marina is really brilliant. She manages to handle difficult work involving different countries really well."
"Marina Kotkas is the best in the market in the banking and finance field."
"We really appreciate her work and knowledge."
Kristel Raidla-Talur enjoys particular expertise advising early-stage investment and venture capital funds, as well as start-ups, on fund-raising matters. She frequently acts on transactions in the technology and fintech sectors, and is noted for her regulatory knowledge.
Monika Koolmeister is highly regarded for her extensive experience in financial regulatory matters. She advises banks and financial institutions on AML and KYC issues as well as CFT and sanctions mandates.
"Monika Koolmeister is a smart lawyer who has long-term experience from one of the largest banks in Estonia, so she definitely knows the regulatory and compliance side very well."
"She is very responsive and helpful."