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According to one client, Sorainen is a ‘go-to legal partner in complex IP matters as it is able to offer full-service support and well-rounded, strategic advice on IP and general brand matters’. Kaupo Lepasepp, who is ’extremely useful for IP topics and copyright matters‘, runs the team alongside ICT expert Mihkel Miidla. The group also has a good reputation for portfolio management and is lauded for its ’pan-Baltic coverage, responsiveness, expertise and speed.’

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘What sets Sorainen apart from the competition is their unique approach to legal representation. They combine years of experience with innovative thinking to deliver outstanding results for their clients. Their team of attorneys is not only well-versed in the intricacies of the law, but they also possess a deep understanding of various industries, allowing them to provide tailored solutions that other firms might overlook.

  • 'At Sorainen, clients aren't just cases; they are partners in the legal process. The firm's dedication to client satisfaction is evident in every interaction. Their attorneys take the time to listen, explain complex legal concepts in simple terms, and provide regular updates, ensuring that clients are well-informed and confident in their legal decisions.’
  • ‘We have worked the most with Kaupo Lepasepp and Olivia Kranich. They have been extremely useful for IP topics and copyright matters.’

  • ‘Sorainen has a competent, fast and flexible team, interested in new developments in the healthcare sector and data privacy arena, willing to participate and partner to drive innovation in country and region. Took the lead in preparing an innovative private-public partnership consortium contract in healthcare in Estonia and represented our company in negotiations with partners.’

  • ‘Counsel Lise-Lotte Lääne is a very well informed and future innovation-oriented professional, clear in communication, accessible, engaging team and partners to deliver in time and quality.’

  • ‘A wide variety of capabilities and expertise under one roof. Pan-Baltic coverage, responsiveness, expertise and speed.’

  • ‘Lise-Lotte Lääne is a great support on all matters we have encountered. Timely advice, expert in her area, available and helpful.’

  • ‘For us, Sorainen remains the go-to legal partner in complex IP matters as they are able to offer full-service support and well-rounded, strategic advice on IP and general brand matters. They were very efficient and kept a good line of communication throughout the project, working well in cooperation with our in-house team.'

Key clients

  • Estonian Film Industry Cluster
  • Google
  • Allfilm
  • Fairmus
  • Eesti 200
  • AstraZeneca
  • Cuba Films
  • Veriff
  • SA Kunstihoone
  • CARIAD Estonia

Work highlights

  • Advised Allfilm on various intellectual property matters related to the production of the feature film Last Sentinel.
  • Advised Elering on risk identification and mitigation measures in relation to constructing and maintaining its internal ICT communications systems.
  • Advised Synbase on tackling various data protection matters and launching its revolutionary web portal that offers access to various evidence-based medicine databases.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kaupo Lepasepp
Country Managing Partner of Sorainen Estonia,  regional co-head of Energy & Infrastructure and the head of the Energy & Infrastructure in Estonia.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mihkel Miidla
Partner, head of the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications sector and Data Protection practice in Estonia.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kaupo Lepasepp, Mihkel Miidla

Other key lawyers

Lise-Lotte Lääne, Olivia Kranich