Elina Varendi
TGS BalticTGS Baltic is active in financial regulatory matters, especially innovative and new financial service-related matters, and counts crowdfunding platforms among its key clients. Practice head Kirsti Pent is highlighted for her strength in new technologies. Elina Varendi and Olger Kaelep are also key team members, and are regularly engaged in regulatory work, a strength of the broader group. The team adopts a multidisciplinary approach and is therefore able to advise on areas of law which are often connected to fintech matters such as IP and data protection.
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Testimonials
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- 'My contact for all fintech, finance and regulatory matters in Estonia.'
- 'Kristi Pent is most knowledgeable in new technologies.'
Key clients
- Estateguru
- Crowdestate
- Tallinna Kaubamaja Group
- Tuleva
- Finora Bank
- Fundwise
- Bondora Group
- Eleving Group
- Starship
- Income Company
- Truffle Capital
- Mifundo
- Stebby
- Primero Finance
Work highlights
- Advised Crowdestate on obtaining the first crowdfunding licence in Estonia.
- Advised Bondora Group on product development.
- Advised TKM Finants (part of TKM Group) on obtaining the necessary authorisations and launching its credit services.
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