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Our Competition, Trade and Foreign Investments department continues to be one of the leading specialised competition law teams in Estonia. The department’s name has been supplemented with reference do foreign investments and trade, as several new areas of law have emerged which require deep specialisation, FDI (Foreign Direct Investment control) and FSR (Foreign Subsidies regulation) being first important.
With over 20 years of experience, we have garnered a nationally and internationally recognised reputation as trusted advisors with deep knowledge of handling the most complex merger control matters; with significant experience in various state aid matters; handling a rather large number of antitrust investigations with an unrivalled success rate. We have been involved in one FDI-process, given that the legislative framework of FDI-screening was introduced in September 2023 we are among the most experienced local advisors in this area. Our clientele includes industry leaders of economic sectors ranging from energy production, media & entertainment, pharma& medical, agriculture, retail & consumer, waste management, telecommunications and healthcare services.
Partner Risto Rüütel is one of very few lawyers in Estonia who has participated in EU dawn-raid as a legal advisor.
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Eversheds Sutherland is particularly known for its ability to handle merger control filings in Estonia. In addition, the law firm represents clients in behavioural investigations and market investigations. The team has further experience handling state aid queries and assisting clients with the competition law compliance aspects of distribution strategies.
Eversheds Sutherland advised OÜ Biofuel on the competition law aspects of its acquisition of Osaühing Renalis.
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Eversheds has really good lawyers who are experts in terms of what they are doing and how deeply they analyse different aspects.
The lawyers are really detailed and fast.
We appreciate the team's knowledge of the field and previous experience.
Eversheds has really good lawyers who are experts in terms of what they are doing and how deeply they analyse different aspects.
The lawyers are really detailed and fast.
We appreciate the team's knowledge of the field and previous experience.
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Risto Rüütel is particularly active on merger clearance filings. He also offers further expertise in state aid mandates, as well as investigations into possible abuses of dominance and sector inquiries. He has additional experience in distribution issues.
Risto Rüütel is a well-versed specialist in the field of competition law. He is very thorough and in-depth, and is a very good negotiator.
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AB Shipping
Agrone OÜ
Coca-Cola HBC Eesti AS
Eesti Keskkonnateenused AS
Eesti Pakendiringlus
Estonian Employers' Association
Estonian Stockpiling Agency (Eesti Varude Keskus AS)
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Agriculture
Construction
Financial services
Food & drink
Food industry
Media
Transportation
Waste management