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Based on the breadth of the team, Ellex is capable of handling various complex matters simultaneously (including able to increase the team sizes handling a specific case rapidly and leverage teams across the Baltic jurisdictions) and swiftly responding in cases of urgency (e.g., dawn-raids, acting as a one-stop-shop for merger filings in all three Baltic countries, etc). The team works closely with Ellex colleagues in the Latvian and Lithuanian offices, but also with other firms internationally. The firm is active in advising market-leading local and international clients on competition compliance matters and carrying out compliance trainings and compliance audits, including with the help of AI-powered forensics tools.
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Ellex Raidla has a strong focus on representing clients in behavioural investigations, particularly into alleged abuses of dominance. The law firm also advises on merger clearance notifications and assists clients with possible unlawful state aid issues. The team is a popular choice with clients from the technology and energy and natural resources sectors.
Ellex Raidla advised Trigon Capital on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of Estonia Farmid.
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Ellex Raidla excels at synthesising the legal elements and business interests of each matter and consistently delivers clear, concise, actionable solutions.
Thanks to their long experience of handling competition matters and engaging with the authority, the team consistently deliver excellent solutions, even in complex matters.
The team provides dynamic, tailor-made solutions that enable us to focus on the commercial aspects of the deal.
We appreciate the quick response times and smooth process.
In negotiations, the lawyers demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ellex Raidla excels at synthesising the legal elements and business interests of each matter and consistently delivers clear, concise, actionable solutions.
Thanks to their long experience of handling competition matters and engaging with the authority, the team consistently deliver excellent solutions, even in complex matters.
The team provides dynamic, tailor-made solutions that enable us to focus on the commercial aspects of the deal.
We appreciate the quick response times and smooth process.
In negotiations, the lawyers demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Martin Maesalu stands out for his strength in defending energy sector clients in investigations into possible abuses of dominant positions. In addition to his work on contentious competition law matters, he also assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers and with questions relating to state aid.
Martin Mäesalu is a brilliant lawyer who responds right away.
He is very friendly, pro-business, tries to suggest different solutions and is very helpful.
Martin Mäesalu has extensive knowledge of competition law and is up to date with the latest changes and trends. He delivers always on time, in an excellent way and successfully.
He demonstrates a profound understanding, is easily approachable and easy to communicate with, and explains complex situations in an understandable manner.
He excels at providing sophisticated legal advice tailored to our business interests. He avoids unnecessary fearmongering around risks, instead delivering clear, actionable guidance to mitigate them.
Provided by Ellex Raidla
Provided by Ellex Raidla
AS Eesti Gaas, the Estonian gas utility company
AS Prisma Peremarket
Coca-Cola HBC Eesti AS
Danish Malting Group A/S, a producer and supplier of malt
Danske Bank A/S, Danish bank
East Capital, Swedish investment company
Eesti Energia AS
Eesti Energia Kaevandused AS, the largest oil shale company
Estonian Health Insurance Fund
FIFAA AS, leading business clothes and gifts wholesaler
Henkel Balti OÜ
Nestle
Paulig Estonia AS
Paulig Ltd
Sandmani Grupi AS (company operating under Euronics brand)
Skeleton Technologies OÜ
Sports Direct
Tallink Grupp AS, the largest Baltic shipping company
Telia Company AB, Europe’s 5th largest telecom operator
Trilini Energy OÜ, a investment company
Würth Group, worldwide wholesaler
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