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Helmut Pikmets

Helmut Pikmets

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TEGOS
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Estonia

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate Tax Advisory / International Taxation & Transfer Pricing / White Collar Crime / Private Wealth

Helmut Pikmets is renowned for resolving complex tax matters with speed, clarity, and strategic foresight. He advises on all areas of tax law, including M&A, restructurings, and transactions, with clients ranging from Orlen Estonia and Swedbank to Michelin and Turkish Airlines.

He has led landmark cases before the Estonian Supreme Court – most notably the Sylvester share transfer dispute, the largest tax case in Baltic history – as well as a constitutional challenge on fuel tax bonds. Helmut also represents clients in criminal tax proceedings and has appeared before the European Court of Human Rights.

Career

Since 2017 Partner, law firm TEGOS (formerly TGS Baltic)

2004–2017 Partner, law firm Varul

1996–2004 Associate, law firm Varul

1994–1996 Lawyer, law firm Varul

Professional Memberships

2008 International Fiscal Association

1996 Estonian Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Tax - Estonia

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Helmut Pikmets is a leading tax lawyer in Estonia who is well regarded in the market for his expertise in contentious tax matters.
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Strengths

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  • Helmut Pikmets is a very experienced lawyer with an excellent understanding of international matters.

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Estonia

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Lithuania

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