LAWYER PROFILE

Martin Mäesalu

Europe 2026

Ellex Raidla

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/Antitrust

Estonia

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Ellex Raidla

Practice Areas

Competition and State Aid Disputes

Competition and State Aid

Banking & Financial Services

Capital Markets

Energy Disputes

FinTech

Corporate Crimes and Investigations

ESG services

Professional Memberships

2023 International Bar Association, IBA

2020 The European Competition Lawyers Forum (ECLF)

2019 Estonian Bar Association, Chairman of the Competition Law Committee

2013 Estonian Bar Association

2011 Bucerius Alumni Association

2011 Praxi WHU Alumni Association

2011 DAAD Alumni Association

2009 Estonian Moot Court Society

2002 Estonian Debating Society (president of the Tartu University Debating Society 2006-2007)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/Antitrust - Estonia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Martin Maesalu stands out for his strength in defending energy sector clients in investigations into possible abuses of dominant positions. In addition to his work on contentious competition law matters, he also assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers and with questions relating to state aid.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Martin Mäesalu is a brilliant lawyer who responds right away.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
He is very friendly, pro-business, tries to suggest different solutions and is very helpful.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
Martin Mäesalu has extensive knowledge of competition law and is up to date with the latest changes and trends. He delivers always on time, in an excellent way and successfully.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
He demonstrates a profound understanding, is easily approachable and easy to communicate with, and explains complex situations in an understandable manner.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
He excels at providing sophisticated legal advice tailored to our business interests. He avoids unnecessary fearmongering around risks, instead delivering clear, actionable guidance to mitigate them.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide