About

Provided by WALLESS

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

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Estonia

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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rolan Jankelevitsh
2
Rolan Jankelevitsh
2
Band 2

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.

Karl-Erich Trisberg
4
Karl-Erich Trisberg
4
Band 4

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.

Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff
4
Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff
4
Band 4

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.

Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff's understanding of our needs and business is excellent.

Ranked Lawyers at
WALLESS

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Band

Estonia

Corporate/Commercial

Rolan Jankelevitsh
2
Rolan Jankelevitsh
2
Band 2
Karl-Erich Trisberg
4
Karl-Erich Trisberg
4
Band 4
Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff
4
Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by WALLESS

Karl-Ercih Trisberg

Margo Lemetti

Rolan Jankelevitsh

Clients

Provided by WALLESS

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

Industries

Provided by WALLESS

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