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WALLESS

Corporate/Commercial

Europe Guide 2026 : Estonia


WALLESS

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WALLESS is a fully integrated team of experts, who advise clients on corporate matters and M&A transactions, including public and private M&A, spin-offs and joint ventures, with a particular focus on complex cross-border deals. WALLESS provides industry and business-focused advice on day-to-day commercial matters as well as sophisticated commercial agreements, including manufacturing, distribution, agency, licensing, supply and marketing agreements. WALLESS is also known for its expertise in project development and PPPs.


Recent highlights: 

  • Advising Mandatum Life on the divestment on the life insurance business to Invalda INVL
  • Advising Magnetic MRO AS, a global aircraft technical care maintenance and asset management company, in several rounds of equity raising
  • Advising Tilgmann Oy Ab in the sale of Nordic Label , Data Print and Estonian Label House to Asteria Labels & Packaging, an international printing group
  • Advising KKR, a global investment firm, on acquisition of Corel Corporation, as a local counsel
  • Advising BIGBANK, a local banking group, on a series of acquisitions of agricultural businesses and commercial properties
  • Advising several clients on divestment and acquisition of on- and offshore wind farm projects and other renewable energy assets

Clients (1)

  • Siemens; Elecnor; Pulsar; Michelin; Magnetic MRO; UAVFACTORY

Industries (1)

  • Energy and Infrastructure; VE; PE; Healthcare; Investment Funds; Life Sciences; Policy and Regulation; RE & Construction; Technology and Innovations

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Estonia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
The WALLESS corporate team is frequently sought out by clients within the manufacturing, oil and gas, and software development industries to handle domestic and cross-border transactions, the establishment of operations and corporate governance. The practice demonstrates skill in handling restructuring and due diligence, in addition to matters pertaining to shareholders' and contractual issues.

Work Highlights

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  • WALLESS advised ICA Gruppen on its sale of Rimi Baltic to Salling Group.

Strengths

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  • WALLESS always tries to understand the business itself and the context for deals, giving clients the sense that their matters are in the best hands.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • WALLESS is personal in its communication and work, dedicating time to its clients.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • WALESS offers an impressive breadth of specialists covering virtually everything our company requires.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • WALLESS provides quick and to-the-point advice.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • We appreciate the team's ability to understand our business requirements and nuances.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rolan Jankelevitsh
    Band 2Rolan Jankelevitsh

    Rolan Jankelevitsh

    Rolan Jankelevitsh is regarded as a well-established lawyer in the Estonian corporate arena. He primarily advises clients from the logistics, transport, technology and manufacturing industries.

    • Rolan Jankelevitsh is really responsive and his advice is concise and to the point. He is highly appreciated and valued in our organisation.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Band 4Karl-Erich Trisberg
    Band 4Karl-Erich Trisberg

    Karl-Erich Trisberg

    Karl-Erich Trisberg has extensive experience in M&A and corporate law, advising both domestic and international clients.

    • Karl-Erich Trisberg has commercial awareness and understands the big picture, always suggesting ways to find extra opportunities.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Band 4Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff
    Band 4Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff

    Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff

    Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff acts on a range of corporate transactions including share swaps, carve-outs, investments, restructurings and management buyouts.

    • Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff has a strategic mind and captures the essence of any issue with just a few precise words. We are lucky to have him on our side when we do transactions.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff's understanding of our needs and business is excellent.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at WALLESS (3)

Estonia

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