Kaupo Lepasepp and Mihkel Miidla head the growing team at Sorainen, which is highlighted for its ‘profound knowledge and excellent service’; the group handles a range of competition law issues across the Baltic countries, such as merger control and state aid matters. Another notable team member is Kaspar Endrikson, who ‘has exceptional communication skills and a business-minded approach’ and is proficient in the energy and infrastructure industries. Lise-Lotte Lääne, who was promoted to counsel in 2023, is prominent in the healthcare and life sciences sector, which is an area of interest of the wider group.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Profound knowledge and excellent service. Sorainen manages the project itself, so the client doesn't have to ask for the status of the project but enjoys the reminders and updates from Sorainen instead.’
  • ‘Kaupo Lepassepp has exceptional communication skills and a business-minded approach.'

  • 'Kaspar Endrikson keeps his knowledge up to date and proactively shares relevant news with the clients.’
  • ‘Very professional people. As a team they are able to offer the best possible solution.’

  • ‘They understand needs of the client. They are interested in the best possible solution and they are very friendly.’

  • ‘Very skilled and pleasant team.’

  • ‘Always very structured, and the information is provided to the client on time.’

  • ‘Good availability, good professional knowledge.'

Key clients

  • Hõbevara
  • Glassense
  • Milrem Robotics
  • Unifiedpost
  • Elering
  • Livonia Partners
  • Sunly
  • Tallinn Airport
  • Toyota Baltic
  • RB Rail
  • Bolt
  • BaltCap
  • AstraZeneca
  • City of Tallinn

Work highlights

  • Advised Milrem Robotics on all aspects of the merger with EDGE Group, including competition law questions related to the transaction.
  • Advising Unifiedpost on challenging the pricing principles of the dominant postal services provider, Estonian Post.
  • Advised the City of Tallinn on all legal issues related to the creation of a joint venture in the field of district heating with Utilitas.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kaupo Lepasepp, Mihkel Miidla

Other key lawyers

Kaspar Endrikson, Piibe Lehtsaar, Lise-Lotte Lääne