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Dispute Resolution - Estonia
What the Team is Known For
The market-leading dispute resolution practice group at COBALT boasts an outstanding track record in the Estonian market. The team frequently acts on behalf of prominent financial, retail and energy corporations in high stakes litigation, as well as representing public bodies. The lawyers have a strong focus on shareholder and contractual disputes. In addition, the practice regularly handles administrative and regulatory matters, such as public procurement disputes. The lawyers' expertise extends to international arbitration. The team represents companies and private clients in white-collar crime investigations.
Strengths
COBALT is a knowledgeable and experienced team that is always organised, diligent and flexible.
COBALT consistently demonstrates the ability to handle very complex issues with excellence, thanks to the size and breadth of expertise held by the team.
COBALT is a large team that is quick to respond and develops a good understanding of its clients' businesses.
COBALT represents the gold standard in Baltic litigation with a team that has a wealth of experience and is client-driven and legally strategic.
The team is thorough, detailed and keeps clients up to date on cases.
Work Highlights
COBALT assisted Exeltis Baltics with a dispute against Bayer Pharma in relation to damages incurred through interim measures imposed to protect Bayer's patents.
Notable practitioners
Jaanus Mody is a very hands-on litigator.
Annika Peetsalu acts for prominent domestic clients on competition and regulatory disputes.
Annika Peetsalu is very precise and attentive.
She responds quickly and has a detail-oriented approach.
Annika is easy to work with, super diligent, proactive and has a wide range of knowledge in different areas.
Lembit Tedder is experienced acting on high-profile white-collar crime mandates. He advises both domestic and international financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies and clients from the energy sector.
Lembit Tedder always provides helpful advice and finds practical solutions.
He is very responsive and commercial.
His willingness to step in and contribute demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork.
Managing associate Kadri Michelson has experience in a variety of dispute resolution mandates including employment, intellectual property and energy sectors.
Kadri Michelson is a well-organised professional who is super smart.