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Sorainen‘s team ’stands out for its exceptional knowledge of the field and client-oriented approach‘. It assists clients across the full cycle of cross-border real estate transactions, benefiting from a ’specialised knowhow and a high level of seniority in the team’. Senior partners include experienced practitioners Paul Künnap and Piret Jesse, who head the team and both work on complex, international real estate and construction matters regularly. Elsewhere, senior associate Triin Ploomipuu is well versed in property transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They constantly have a wide range of specialties. Thus, they can react fast and with the right "tools".'

  • ‘Specialised knowhow and a high level of seniority in the team. Actionable advice.’

  • ‘Team is well composed, and the result was as expected.'

  • ‘Availability/responsiveness. Advice is provided in an actionable manner.’

  • ‘Sorainen's team works very efficiently. It leaves the impression that the client is cared for by offering quick help and solutions in a professional manner. The work has been done thoroughly and on time.’

  • ‘They have provided reassurance and support in the most difficult situations over the years. The team stands out for its exceptional knowledge of the field and client-oriented approach. They are very dedicated.’

  • ‘They are forthcoming and always available. Their contact person is super nice, gives notification when he is on vacation and provides with temporary contact for the time he is away.’

Key clients

  • Decathlon
  • Embassy of the United States in Estonia
  • Rail Baltic
  • Sunly Group
  • Estonian Ministry of the Environment
  • Kaamos group
  • Titanium Baltic Real Estate Fund
  • Novira Capital
  • Stockmann
  • Hõbevara
  • Dynatrace

Work highlights

  • Advising Decathlon on negotiating a commercial lease agreement for the largest sports store in the Baltics.
  • Advising Sunly Wind on the administrative procedures needed for obtaining superficies licences for offshore wind farms.
  • Advising Rail Baltic on the development of the pan-Baltic Via Baltica railway.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Triin Ploomipuu
Senior associate
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Paul Künnap
Partner, head of Real Estate & Construction and Tax & Customs in Estonia.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Künnap, Piret Jesse

Other key lawyers

Triin Ploomipuu, Britta Retel