Competition/Antitrust - Estonia
What the team is known for
Ellex Raidla has a broad competition law practice with notable activity in the areas of merger clearance, state aid disputes and investigations into abuse of dominance. The firm also represents clients in follow-on damages claims and assists with pricing issues. The team is a popular choice with clients from the technology and energy and natural resources sectors.
Strengths
"The firm is very good at providing actionable advice in a short timeframe."
"The team's strength is their communication and planning skills that help us to expect and plan our important steps."
Work highlights
Ellex Raidla represented Elering in a state aid dispute concerning the Estonian renewable energy support scheme.
Notable practitioners
Martin Mäesalu maintains his position as a leading lawyer in the Estonian competition law market on the basis of a strong practice in merger control filings. He offers further notable experience in state aid mandates and investigations into alleged abuse of dominance. "In our view he is the best competition lawyer in Estonia."
