About

Provided by Ellex Raidla

Ellex’s Banking & Finance team has been among the top regional teams for the nearly three decades. Ellex is the leading firm in Estonia in capital markets and financial regulatory matters and has advised the largest number of IPOs in Estonia as well as restructuring and acquisition transactions that have been conducted in the financial sector. Over the years, Ellex has advised the vast majority of IPOs on the Estonian market, as evidenced by our transaction portfolio.

Our Banking & Finance team has advised the Republic of Estonia and Estonian issuers in connection with the offering of debt and equity securities in Estonia and on listings on foreign stock exchanges (London, Dublin, Luxembourg, Stockholm, Oslo and Helsinki) as well as a variety of local and foreign clients in regulatory, financing and debt restructuring matters.

Our team members have years of experience with new and innovative instruments and structures including:

• drafting of the Rules of the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange,

• the first IPO and use of GDR in Estonia,

• the first IPO based on the EU Prospectus Directive in Estonia,

• the first bond issue by the Republic of Estonia,

• the setting up of the Republic of Estonia’s treasury bill programme,

• advising on the first AT1 bond issue and first T2 bond issue by an Estonian bank.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Estonia

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What the Team is Known For

Ellex Raidla has an impressive banking and finance practice noted for its outstanding transactional and regulatory capabilities, often with cross-border elements. The law firm is skilled in capital markets matters, including the issuance of bonds and IPOs. Its prominent client base features major domestic and international banks and financial services companies. The lawyers also advise tech start-ups on financing rounds.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Raino Paron
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Raino Paron
Head of Banking & Finance
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Raino Paron is a highly regarded lawyer who is recognised for his prominence at the forefront of the finance market. He offers considerable experience assisting with equity and debt capital markets transactions and frequently advises banks on regulatory matters.

I want to highlight Raino Paron's great attention to detail and solid grasp of our sector. He makes sure nothing important slips through the cracks and really understands our industry well.

He writes very clearly and can think about the business side.

Ermo Kosk
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Ermo Kosk
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Ermo Kosk offers a broad banking and finance practice, acting for lenders and borrowers on loan agreements. He is also experienced in capital markets transactions and assists tech startups with funding rounds.
Gerli Kivisoo
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Gerli Kivisoo
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Gerli Kivisoo is noted for her capital markets specialisation. She is additionally well equipped to assist clients with IPOs and secondary public offerings. She also has experience in debt capital markets transactions.

She has extensive practical experience across the market and is always willing to share it with us, which gives us a strong sense of confidence.

I highly value her work capacity and the fact that, as a partner, she actually does things herself.

Marko Kairjak
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Marko Kairjak
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Marko Kairjak is sought out for his advice on financial services regulatory topics.

He is always eager to find suitable solutions for us and consistently takes our company's unique characteristics and specific needs into consideration.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ellex Raidla

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Estonia

Banking & Finance

Raino Paron
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Raino Paron
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 1
Ermo Kosk
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Ermo Kosk
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Band 2
Gerli Kivisoo
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Gerli Kivisoo
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Band 2
Marko Kairjak
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Marko Kairjak
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Members

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Anneli Krunks

Gerd Laub

Kevin Gerretz

Raino Paron

Raino Paron

Head of Department

Toomas Kasesalu

Clients

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DNB Bank AS

Danske Bank A/S

European Investment Bank

Inbank AS

Jobbatical OÜ

LHV Pank

Luminor Bank

Nasdaq Group

Nordea Bank AB Estonian Branch

SEB Pank AS

Swedbank AS

Transerwise

United Partners Advisory OÜ

Industries

Provided by Ellex Raidla

Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure

Utilities