About

Provided by Ellex Raidla

The Dispute Resolution team of Ellex is widely recognised as one of the largest and most experienced litigation teams in Estonia. Over the years, it has successfully handled many landmark cases. On a day to day basis,  members of the team are engaged in complex local and international disputes in a wide variety of substantive areas.The Ellex dispute resolution team has served as lead counsel in several landmark disputes that have had a major impact on the market and entrepreneurship.

Ellex is a best combination of dispute resolution lawyers and M&A negotiators – there are several cases where the clients have benefitted from skilful combination of ability to secure the clients position via dispute resolution and working out an excellent transaction despite of difficult or hostile situations.

Ellex is also one of the few firms in the market with substantial experience in international arbitration – including various arbitration institutes in London, Stockholm, Helsinki, Luxembourg, PCA arbitration etc. Ellex represents the strongest team in the region – a substantial team with a great variety of partners and associates with high-end experience. The head of the team, Mr Arne Ots, and the key partners continue to be among the most recognized experts in the field.

In addition to our traditional litigation practice,Ellex has developed specialised teams for handling bankruptcy restructuring matters as well as public procurement disputes.












Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Estonia

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What the Team is Known For

Ellex Raidla is a top-tier practice with a deep bench and a highly established track record of handling both litigation and arbitration proceedings in Estonia's disputes market. The lawyers earn particular recognition for their skill in matters related to contractual breaches. The team represents Estonia in investment arbitration proceedings and also assists with construction arbitration. The practice demonstrates further strengths in bankruptcy proceedings, white-collar crime cases and a variety of administrative disputes. The team boasts an impressive client list comprising names in the finance, oil and gas, and transport sectors, as well as public sector clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Ellex Raidla represented EKE Group in a dispute concerning unilateral contract termination with an electricity seller in Estonia.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Arne Ots
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Arne Ots
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Head of department Arne Ots is a highly regarded figure in the market. He is highly esteemed for advising clients on contractual disputes and bankruptcy proceedings. He also offers notable experience in construction arbitration and white-collar crime proceedings.

Arne Ots is a quick and prompt lawyer who understands the material law and procedural nuances of issues.

Toomas Vaher
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Toomas Vaher
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Toomas Vaher is one of the top-ranked disputes lawyers in Estonia. He is active in international arbitration cases, acting as counsel or arbitrator. He also has a strong focus on bankruptcy proceedings and administrative litigation.

Toomas Vaher is a very experienced and broad-minded lawyer who is calm and who can summarise issues in an easily understandable language.

Anton Sigal
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Anton Sigal
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Anton Sigal is a highly regarded disputes lawyer active on significant investment arbitration mandates. He also represents clients in contractual disputes and in litigation in the energy sector.

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Dispute Resolution

Arne Ots
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Arne Ots
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Toomas Vaher
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Toomas Vaher
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Anton Sigal
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Anton Sigal
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Members

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Arne Ots

Arne Ots

Head of Department

Chirag Mody

Elisabet Fura

Henri Ratnik

Julia Kisseljova

Kaisa Laidvee

Kaisa Margus

Kristel Urke

Kristiina Reinson

Liis Könn

Mailis Meier

Maret Kruus

Maria Teder

Marika Kütt

Martin-Johannes Raude

Meris Velling

Rauno Klemm

Rety Estorn

Sandra-Kristin Noot

Clients

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BLRT Grupp AS, one of the biggest industrial holdings

East Capital Explorer, a Swedish investment company

Estonian Authors’ Society, Estonian Performers’ Union

Estonian Bar Association

Estonian Health Insurance Fund

Estonian Ministry of Environment

Estonian Ministry of Finance

Europark Estonia OÜ, an international parking operator

Government of the Republic of Estonia

Orgita Põld OÜ, producer of agricultural products

Prisma Peremarket AS, a Finnish-based food retailer

Sportland International Group, operator of the retail chains

State Forest Management Centre, manager of state forests

Swedbank AS, a Nordic-Baltic banking group

Telia Company AB, Europe’s 5th largest telecom operator

Vopak E.O. S. AS, oil products terminal operator

Industries

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Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Education

Energy

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure

Utilities