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NJORD Law Firm

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The team at NJORD Law Firm is ‘an excellent choice for anyone looking for local counsel in the Baltic states in matters which involve large local parties’, according to one client. The team offers broad disputes expertise, including IP, real estate, administrative and bankruptcy disputes nous, and more recently in 2024 the group has seen an uptick in disputes related to environmental permits. Practice head Triinu Hiob has a background in international arbitration, and is well versed in this area, and Katrin Sarap is a prominent employment litigator.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We have used Njord Law Firm in various high-profile dispute resolution cases. The firm is very focused, flexible and they bring depth of practice and knowledge that every client expects.'
  • 'Katrin Sarap is a deeply knowledgeable legal professional and has good command of precedents. She has been an excellent partner in helping us with dispute resolution.'
  • 'Triinu Hiob thinks tactically and is very responsive. All in all, an excellent partner to work with.'
  • 'The firm is an excellent choice for anyone looking for local counsel in the Baltic states in matters which involve large local parties, because they have an excellent disputes team. Therefore they can be trusted and relied upon, in particular by foreign clients.'
  • 'Triinu Hiob leads the team in Estonia. She is smart, punctual, very sensible, and manages a great team.'
  • 'The firm proved to be quick to respond, flexible and professional.'
  • 'Triinu Hiob showed precision, competence, balance and professional maturity in her handling of a complex dispute.'

Key clients

  • ERGO Insurance
  • Novel Clinic Assets OÜ
  • Ilsanta UAB
  • Inchcape Motors Estonia OÜ
  • Alandia KV
  • Atea

Work highlights

  • Representing three Estonian individuals in a court action against Belize-based RoboForex, seeking damages for investment losses due to breach of contract.
  • Representing the affiliated parties Novel Clinic and Ilsanta in high-profile court cases against Hepsor, a major Estonian property developer, over disputes involving the lease of an office building intended for Novel Clinic's medical practice.
  • Representing Atea AS, Estonia in the Nordic and Baltic regions, in disputes related to major public procurement framework agreements, each spanning 24 months.

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Triinu Hiob
NJORD Law Firm

Practice head

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Triinu Hiob

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Katrin Sarap