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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 skillful 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.

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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

  • Ellex Raidla advised Semetron on a procurement dispute in relation to the procurement of modular hospitals.

Strengths

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The Ellex Raidla team is made up of highly competent specialists who find solutions to every problem.

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One of the key strengths that distinguishes Ellex Raidla’s dispute resolution department is its ability to handle highly complex, multi-layered disputes with strategic clarity and precision.

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The advice the law firm provides is always tailored to its clients, and is not just legally sound but also commercially practical.

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Ellex Raidla demonstrates legal expertise alongside practical insights into how its clients operate in fast-evolving regulatory environments.

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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 stands out for his strategic mindset and calm authority in high-stakes situations.

What distinguishes him is his ability to balance assertiveness with diplomacy. He is incredibly effective in contentious matters, yet always maintains a professional and composed demeanour that earns trust from all sides.

Arne Ots always thinks along with us when we need to bounce ideas around. He is precise in his wording and always calm.

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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' communication is simple and clear, which makes resolving complex legal issues smooth.

Toomas Vaher is very experienced, hardworking and a good leader in complex cases.

He has a strong strategic mindset and is particularly skilled at managing multi-jurisdictional disputes.

His very good communication skills and understanding of our business helped to find the best and most effective solution for our dispute.

Toomas Vaher is distinguished by his ability to lead complex litigation with clarity and confidence.

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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.

Anton is a solution-oriented lawyer who explains concepts very simply and thoroughly, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of a position with clear and precise argumentation.

Anton Sigal consistently demonstrates exceptional strategic insight and unwavering commitment to the client's best interests.

Anton Sigal is a true professional who can understand the complexities of the client's business and find solutions, even when there are none to be found.

Anton Sigal has an excellent understanding of all the aspects of my legal requirements.

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Members

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Arne Ots

Arne Ots

Head of Department

Grete-Kai Teeäär

Kaisa Laidvee

Liis Könn

Maria Teder

Marika Kütt

Clients

Provided by Ellex Raidla

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

Oiltanking Europe B.V

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

Veho Oy AB

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