Ranking tables
Europe Estonia Banking & Finance
Band 1
- COBALT
- Ellex Raidla
Band 3
Band 1
- Hannes Vallikivi WALLESS
- Marina Kotkas COBALT
- Raino ParonEllex Raidla
Band 2
- Ermo KoskEllex Raidla
- Gerli KivisooEllex Raidla
Band 4
- Andres Siigur WALLESS
- Kirsti Pent TGS Baltic
- Maivi Ots Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co
- Marko KairjakEllex Raidla
Up and Coming
- Monika Koolmeister COBALT
- Helen RatsoEllex Raidla
Band 1
1 COBALTBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 |COBALT has a first-rate banking and finance team advising on some of the largest transactions in Estonia and the Baltic market, including capital markets mandates. The law firm handles major financings and refinancings, including cross-border syndicated lending. The team regularly acts for leading banks and investment funds on acquisition, project and aircraft finance deals. The lawyers also advise lenders and start-ups on seed funding rounds. The law firm's transactional prowess is complemented by its regulatory expertise, assisting financial institutions with the full gamut of compliance topics.
Band 2
2 SorainenBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 |Sorainen maintains a well-regarded practice advising on a range of sophisticated finance matters, including syndicated lending. The law firm is also well versed in capital markets transactions and venture capital financing rounds. The department has additional experience handling complex regulatory and licensing matters. The team acts for an international clientele while retaining a strong local presence, assisting banks, funds and corporates.2 WALLESSBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 |WALLESS houses a robust and integrated team that is active in a range of banking and finance topics. The law firm has particular expertise in regulatory issues, often advising financial institutions on licensing mandates. It also provides support in financing and refinancing transactions, including advice on loan agreements and capital markets matters. The team is experienced in cross-border instructions, and acts for a diverse client roster that consists of domestic and international banks, state entities and corporates.
Band 3
3 Eversheds Sutherland Ots & CoBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 |Eversheds Sutherland's banking and finance department handles a wide variety of mandates. The team advises banks and other financial institutions on lending agreements, and has additional knowledge in capital markets transactions. The international law firm is also often instructed on various regulatory matters, including the establishment of investment funds.3 TGS BalticBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 |TGS Baltic has a well-respected team with notable experience in the financial regulatory arena, often advising on licence applications and AML matters. The law firm is skilled at advising payment services companies, banks and crowdfunders. The team also assists with transactional mandates, including venture capital investments and bond issuances.