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Global Guide 2026 : Estonia
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Eversheds Sutherland Corporate & Commercial practice regularly assists a prolific roster of household name clients across the full spectrum of M&A, private equity, venture capital and other commercial deals. As the only global law firm on the market, we are trusted by notable clients to handle their high profile transactions in Estonia and we regularly coordinate matters across offices and across practice areas, to comprehensively cater to clients’ multifaceted and international considerations. We have multiple advantages over our competitors in this practice area. We are well-equipped to advise swiftly on cross-border issues. Our clientele consists of some of the largest entities in Estonia engaged in various economic sectors, who keep coming back to us with all commercial/corporate issues; some of our most prominent long-term clients include local major investment company, one of the largest local producers of dairy products, one of the largest private healthcare providers, one of the largest waste management companies, and one of the leading technology companies .
The department is headed by one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in Estonia, partner Maivi Ots, who in her nearly 25-year-old career has advised more than 400 international deals. The other partner in the team, dr Dmitri Zdobnõh is well known for his innovative solutions and pragmatic approach. The team further includes eight notable lawyers, making our department one of the biggest on the local market.
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Work Highlights
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Eversheds Sutherland assisted Tallinna Kommunaalteenused with the sale of all the company’s assets to Krausberg Eesti.
Strengths
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It is a very strong law firm with specialists who can deal with issues in any area.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobalThe Eversheds Sutherland team is diligent and offers a personal touch, friendliness and thoroughness.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobalEversheds Sutherland does not just fix problems, the team spots patterns and quietly fixes the small leaks before they become floods.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobalEversheds Sutherland is good at distinguishing between the essential and the non-essential to accelerate transaction processes.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobalThe law firm develops a strong understanding of its clients' needs.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Maivi Ots
The highly established and widely respected Maivi Ots assists with corporate matters across a range of sectors including energy, technology and industrial.
Maivi Ots is a great professional with extensive sector-specific expertise. It is a real honour to work with her.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobalMaivi Ots' attitude is one of the best that you can find in a lawyer. She is very open-minded, easy-going and solution-oriented.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobalMaivi Ots is a key energiser of the whole office. She is attentive and always on the ball.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Dmitri Zdobnõh
Dmitri Zdobnõh has experience in cross-border M&A in the transport, construction and logistics industries.
Dmitri Zdobnõh is very intelligent and understands the client very well.
Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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Maivi Ots
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Dmitri Zdobnõh
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