Due to its longstanding presence in the Estonian market and the number of transactions completed in Eastern Europe on a yearly basis, Ellex has the capacity to assist a variety of companies with major real estate and construction projects and disputes. Among its clients are large energy companies and real estate funds. Martin Käerdi and Martin Triipan lead the team, with the former being central to the team’s work in infrastructure and energy matters. Senior associate Kaisa Laidvee is a go-to practitioner for environmental cases related to real estate.

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Key clients

  • Eesti Energia
  • AS Infortar
  • Elering AS
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • Nordecon AS
  • Graanul Invest AS
  • Gren Pan-Baltic
  • Oiltanking GmbH
  • Veho
  • Swedbank
  • Viljandi Real Estate OÜ

Work highlights

  • Advising Enefit Energiatootmine on the construction of a 300MW oil-shale and biomass fired power plant in Auvere, Estonia.
  • Advised Eesti Gaas on the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Gaso from current shareholder Latvias Gaze.
  • Advised Gren on the acquisition of heating network operator VKG Soojus from VKG Group.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Martin Käerdi, Martin Triipan

Other key lawyers

Kaisa Laidvee, Jaanus Ikla, Risto Vahimets, Triin Frosch, Ermo Kosk