NOVE fields a team of ‘subject matter experts with extensive litigation experience’ and has a focus on complex commercial litigation in both the public sector and private sector, although its expertise extends to civil and administrative disputes. Veikko Puolakainen leads the team alongside Arsi Pavelts, who excels in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings. Mart Parind can be highlighted for his public procurement disputes expertise, while Kristjan Tamm stands out for construction disputes.
Testimonials
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‘NOVE consists of subject matter experts with extensive litigation experience. Their focus is to find a satisfactory solution to a client's problem through different dispute resolution methods, including litigation. However, they are also excellent in negotiations and many complex matters have been settled this way.’
‘Veikko Puolakainen stands out as a experienced attorney who has a great knowledge of how to solve complex challenges such as construction, planning and administrative law matters with private and public stakeholders. Also, he has very good communication skills and negotiation skills.’
Key clients
- Saaremaa Municipality
- Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Work highlights
- Representing the Government of Republic of Estonia in a significant administrative dispute with environmental organisations.
- Representing Katrina Lehis (an Olympic gold and bronze medal winner) and her club, Sports Club Le Glaive, in an unprecedented sports law dispute.