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Eversheds Sutherland

Dispute Resolution

Europe Guide 2026 : Estonia


Eversheds Sutherland

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Our dispute resolution team is formidable on the Estonian market. We are truly renowned for our broad experience and expertise in advising both numerous governmental agencies as well as private business leaders engaged in various economic sectors. We are particularly prominent in construction law disputes, acquisitions related disputes and disputes between the shareholders, disputes requiring complex technical knowledge in specific fields, public/administrative law disputes and public procurement law disputes.

The success of our litigation team is owed to the remarkable members of our team. The head of the team is Raiko Lipstok, a leading litigator in civil law, public procurement disputes, and arbitration cases. Raiko has also been appointed as an arbitrator in multiple arbitration court proceedings. The co-head of the team, Toomas Pikamäe, is one of the most experienced litigators in Estonia specializing in public/administrative law. Between 1 January 2021 until 30 May 2024, Toomas has eleven times represented clients in the Supreme Court of Estonia. Additionally, Toomas has represented five times clients in the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), being one of the few practitioners in Estonia having extensive experience in the matter.

Senior Associates Kaarel Berg and Erko-Andreas Roosik have played significant roles in several key disputes and have led some of them.

Clients (10)

  • Estonian Transport Administration
  • AS Merko Ehitus Eesti
  • AS Epler & Lorenz
  • Eesti Keskkonnateenused AS
  • MTÜ Eesti Jäätmehoolduskeskus
  • Toila municipality
  • Niko Technologies OÜ
  • AS Tallinna Vesi
  • Skinest Arendus OÜ
  • EKT Teed OÜ

Industries (6)

  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Waste management
  • Fintech
  • Utilities
  • Real estate

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Dispute Resolution - Estonia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland has a solid team that is recognised as having a strong track record in a range of commercial and administrative cases. The practice demonstrates particular expertise in construction and public procurement disputes, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The lawyers represent both public and private clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland represented Eesti Keskkonnateenused in two court disputes against the Estonian Environmental Board in relation to the Board's refusal to grant waste permits.

Strengths

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  • The team is always very timely and reacts very quickly to tight deadlines.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • Eversheds Sutherland offers strong analytical skills, strategic planning and detailed preparation.

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  • The lawyers are innovative and creative problem solvers.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • Eversheds Sutherland learned and adopted the specifics of the case very quickly.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • For any kind of issue you have, Eversheds Sutherland has a specialist that can deal with it.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Raiko Lipstok
    Band 2Raiko Lipstok

    Raiko Lipstok

    Raiko Lipstok is best known for handling construction and contractual disputes. In addition, he has experience in administrative, intellectual property and public procurement litigation as well as arbitration.

    • Raiko Lipstok displays very strong strategic planning skills.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
    • He is a very quick thinker who catches onto ideas very quickly.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • Band 3Toomas Pikamäe
    Band 3Toomas Pikamäe

    Toomas Pikamäe

    Toomas Pikamäe is well known for his work in administrative disputes. He also assists clients with tax, procurement and construction litigation.
    • Toomas Pikamäe has good oratory skills, is always present and always catches what is important in order to react quickly.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
    • Toomas Pikamäe is a very devoted person who takes his job very seriously. I enjoy working together with him.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
    • Toomas has managed to win cases that we have considered completely hopeless, but he has managed to do it. He is a very easygoing lawyer who is always available.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
    • Toomas Pikamäe is a true professional in his field.

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