Banking & Finance | Europe

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 and project finance deals. Its lawyers also advise lenders and startups 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 and crypto issues.

Ellex Raidla has an impressive banking and finance practice noted for its outstanding transactional and regulatory capabilities, often with cross-border elements. The law firm is skilled in capital markets matters, including the issuance of bonds and IPOs. Its prominent client base features major domestic and international banks and financial services companies. The lawyers also advise tech start-ups on financing rounds.

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 mandates. 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.

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 crowdfunding platforms. The team also assists with transactional mandates, including venture capital investments and bond issuances.