About

Provided by COBALT

COBALT Estonia has the largest team of transactional professionals among Estonian law firms, positioning us as a strategic partner in both complex cross-border transactions and day-to-day corporate matters. Our Corporate and M&A team stands out not only for its depth of expertise but also for its ability to specialize across a wide range of sectors, thanks to the size and strength of our practice. In addition to advising on traditional M&A transactions, our team is widely recognized for its market-leading expertise in venture capital investments. We act for the largest domestic VC funds, top-tier international investors, and many of the most dynamic and high-potential emerging companies in the region.

Recent work highlights:

  • Advised HANZA AB, a global knowledge-based manufactory company, on signing an agreement to acquire Leden Group, a billion SEK Finnish advanced mechanics manufacturing company. 
  • Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), through its venture capital arm EBRD Venture Capital, on its venture capital investment in Miros, the Estonia-founded leading visual AI e-commerce search solution.
  • Advised Frankenburg Technologies on several fundraising transactions and other matters.
  • Advised on the establishment of Estonia’s €100 million Defence Fund, launched by SmartCap to accelerate the growth of next-generation dual-use and defence technologies.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Estonia

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What the Team is Known For

COBALT is an esteemed law firm which is routinely retained by domestic and international clients operating in the financial services, advertising and agricultural industries to handle significant M&A on both the buy and sell sides. The team is highly skilled in advising on private equity and venture capital investments, often involving startup companies. Its lawyers are also notably active representing clients in trans-Baltic mandates.

Work Highlights

  • COBALT advised C.D Holding Internationale on its acquisition of a 76.5% stake in Stebby.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Simovart
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Martin Simovart
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Martin Simovart is department co-head of COBALT and is regarded as a highly knowledgeable lawyer in M&A. His broad range of sector expertise includes energy and infrastructure.

Martin Simovart is a great lawyer with market-leading international experience.

Peeter Kutman
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Peeter Kutman
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Market-leading practitioner Peeter Kutman works on larger transactions in the Estonian market, frequently representing investors. He is active across a range of industries, with a particular focus on energy.

Peeter Kutman is helpful, friendly and very easy to talk to.

Ranked Lawyers at
COBALT

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Corporate/Commercial

Martin Simovart
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Martin Simovart
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Peeter Kutman
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Peeter Kutman
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Members

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Kristel Raidla-Talur

Kristel Raidla-Talur

Head of Department

Martin Simovart

Martin Simovart

Head of Department

Peeter Kutman

Peeter Kutman

Head of Department