Commercial, corporate and M&A

Sorainen

Sorainen works on some of the largest M&A deals in the Baltics, leveraging its network across the region. The firm is a popular choice among start-ups, a field in which it has built significant expertise. Toomas Prangli, Piret Jesse and Karin Madisson lead the team and are ably supported by Lauri Liivat, who is ‘a quick thinker, who thinks out of the box and is focused on solving the client’s needs'.

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Testimonials

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‘They have accumulated valuable expertise in our specific area of operation, which involves start-up fundraising and legal structures. They provide rapid and professional services.’
‘Toomas Prangli and Lauri Liivat have viewed our plans through the lens of their years of experience, ultimately delivering the solutions we required.’
‘People at Sorainen are truly professional, especially in the start-up field in which our company is operating. They're always available and ready to listen to your problems and involve team members in other teams when needed.’
‘I have worked with Lauri Liivat, who is the most trustworthy person I know. Always responds fast, a quick thinker, thinks out of the box, and is focused on solving the client's needs.'
‘The team is very knowledgeable, both on the legal and the business side, able to understand the needs of the client and provide assistance at the highest level.’
‘We appreciate the friendly and professional attitude and high professional skills.'
‘The team always performs at the highest level. They are experts in their field and business minded.'
‘Piret Jesse and Robin Teever always take the extra step to actually understand the client's business and provide solutions. What separates them from other service providers on the market is their ability to respond really, really fast!’

Key clients

Bolt
Marubeni
Sunly
Milrem Robotics
Glassense (former Klaasimeister)
Rud Pedersen Group
Livonia Partners
Elisa Eesti
BaltCap
Kaamos
Dynatrace
Tallinn City Government

Work highlights

Advised Sunly on raising €230m in the second biggest investment round in the Baltics in 2022.
Advised Milrem Robotics on the sale of the majority shareholding to EDGE.
Advised the City of Tallinn on all matters related to creating a joint venture in the field of district heating with Utilitas.

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