Dispute resolution

Ellex

In addition to regularly working on administrative disputes and regulatory enquiries, Ellex has extensive international arbitration experience in both the public and private sector. The group, which is praised for its ‘great competence paired with a business-minded approach’, continues to represent the Government of the Republic of Estonia, via the Ministry of Justice, in international arbitration. Arne Ots, who ’combines strategic thinking with impressive dispute resolution experience‘, leads the team alongside Liis Könn, who was promoted to partner in March 2024. The pair are strong in financial disputes, as is the wider group, which also often handles bankruptcy proceedings. Toomas Vaher and Anton Sigal have strength in international arbitration.

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'Our first choice for disputes in Estonia. The lawyers are very dedicated, and have great competence paired with a business minded approach. In my view, it is the best firm in Estonia with a number of top practitioners.'
'Arne Ots is a very impressive lawyer; probably the best and most experienced in Estonia. He combines strategic thinking with impressive dispute resolution experience. He is very reliable, business minded and to the point. Definitely our first choice in international matters. In addition to his own expertise, he leads the team and has managed to create an impressive group of highly professional individuals, each of whom brings the best of their expertise, personal skills and experience to the team.'
'Maria Teder is very skilled. She stands out and I am impressed by her. She deserves praise not only for her excellent academic mind, but for her work ethics, project management, collaboration skills and how she deals with complex issues.'
'Arne Ots is always available, finds solutions where needed, is qualified in his field and refers to someone else if needed.'

Key clients

Estonian Bar Association
Swedbank
Telia Company AB
AS Tallink Grupp
Graanul Invest group
Veho Oy AB
Nordecon AS
UnifiedPost Group
ISS World Services A/S
Oiltanking Europe B.V

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