Dispute resolution

TGS Baltic

Overseeing the dispute resolution practice at TGS Baltic are Paul Varul, a ‘senior academic whose presence in the team makes a lot of difference’, alongside Martti Peetsalu and Chirag Mody. The group ‘is backed up by very talented senior associate’ Kedli Anvelt, who has strong knowledge of the financial services industry. The diverse work covered by the practice includes civil disputes, an area of expertise for Varul, who displays an ‘immense knowledge of European civil law’. Indrek Leppik, Indrek Kukk, Priit Lätt and Erki Fels were new arrivals following the firm’s merger with PwC Legal.

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Testimonials

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‘TGS has one of the best and most proficient dispute resolution teams on the Estonian market. They are able to handle the biggest and most difficult cases effectively and with great results. What I especially value is the fact that their dispute resolution team is very well balanced having a very good representation of very experienced attorneys but at the same time they have been able to attract young talent as well.’
‘My business is handled by senior partner Paul Varul who is an undisputed star of Estonian civil law being the main author of most of the civil law acts of independent Estonia. Paul is backed up by very talented senior associate Kedli Anvelt and partner Peeter Viirsalu. The team has produced excellent results, and I am very pleased with their work.’
‘The team comprises an excellent mix of people combining deep academic knowledge of law with rich practical experience in the field of dispute resolution. They are approachable and able to communicate complex issues with ease. Their command of the English language is impeccable.’
‘Chirag Mody was our main contact. He makes the best possible impression both as a lawyer and a person by combining legal excellence with amazing communication skills. He is capable of analysing even the most complex factual scenarios and laws in a creative and fruitful manner while not losing sight of the broader strategic objectives. His service is competent, fast and highly effective - actually he has never lost a case we entrusted him with.'
'Paul Varul is a senior academic whose presence in the team makes a lot of difference. He has immense knowledge of European civil law and is able to use it for the client's benefit creatively. This has proved particularly useful in Estonia, whose law has apparently taken a lot of inspiration abroad and remain open to foreign influence. Professor Varul is a calm, experienced and highly competent individual.'
'‘Professional attitude. The team is aware of the latest developments in the field.’
‘Martti Peetsalu has a professional attitude, is friendly and always offers solutions.’
‘Young, eager and professional team. Tackle problems with a passion. Sufficient depth to cover matters effectively. Senior partners still involved to provide interesting viewpoints.'

Key clients

Port of Tallinn
Swedbank
Operail
Taxmal Ltd
Inchcape JLR Finland Oy
AdCash
Estonian Center for Integrity in Sports (ESTCIS)
Eesti Traat OÜ
Estonian Road Administration (ERA)
Rimi Eesti Food AS (Rimi)
CityBee
Estonian Public Broadcasting
CoopPank AS
Jetoil AS
CrowdEstate AS
EstateGuru AS
MDC Daetwyler AS
Dreymoor Fertilizers Ltd
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
TS Laevad and TS Shipping
Republic of Estonia Health Board
Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (formerly Enterprise Estonia)
Lääneranna Vallavalitsus/The Government of Lääneranna Parish
Sunly Solar
Delfi Meedia
Eesti Metsa Abiks/Estonian Forest Aid
AS GoBus
Eesti Tervisekassa (Estonian National Health Insurance Fund)
Estonian Railways
Tartu Municipality
GoTravel AS
Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla (East Tallinn Central Hospital)
Riigi Kinnisvara Aktsiaselts
AS LHV Pank
Salinee OÜ
Scandagra Eesti AS
The Estonian Chamber of Enforcement
Officers and Trustees in Bankruptcy

Work highlights

Represented Estonian Centre Integrity in Sports (ESTCIS) in all Estonian proceedings and in the Court of Arbitration for Sports against a top Estonian athlete and Olympic medallist who tested positive for letrozole.
Representing Swedbank in a complex case concerning the transport of metal goods with an approximate value of $18m and a warranty given to Swedbank.
Represented and negotiated a favourable compromise for AS Operail in a high-profile case over the legality of rail infrastructure fees.