Europe Guide 2026 : Estonia
Ranked Individual
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
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 and foreign direct investment filings in Estonia. In addition, the law firm represents clients in behavioural investigations. The team has further experience handling state aid queries and assisting clients with the competition law compliance aspects of distribution strategies.
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Eversheds Sutherland advised Eesti Varude Keskus on state aid topics.
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The team have a good understanding of the complexity of our business, and this is often reflected in the answers. We appreciate the answers also being straight to the point.
The team respond extremely quickly, provide accurate and practical advice and are consistently available throughout sensitive and challenging processes.
The lawyers think from a business perspective and offer out-of-the-box solutions.
We always got very detailed answers to any questions.
The service levels were excellent – the lawyers responded very quickly, were always available when needed, and provided clear and practical advice without delay.
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Risto Rüütel is particularly active in merger clearance and FDI filings. He also offers further expertise in state aid mandates, as well as investigations into possible abuses of dominance. He has additional experience in distribution issues.
His response time is exemplary, as is his willingness to support. His advice has always been helpful, showing understanding of our business and overall knowledge, even when responding on the spot.
We appreciate his solutions-oriented, supportive and positive approach to matters.
We value that Risto Rüütel is highly responsive, commercially aware and provides clear, practical advice.
Risto Rüütel is consistently very thorough and gives clear answers to problems.
Risto Rüütel's deep legal knowledge and clear communication style make him a reliable and highly effective adviser on any transaction.
Head of Competition/Antitrust
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Maivi Ots
Toomas Pikamäe
Artjom Luik
Margit Lahevee
Triin Antsov
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