Triin Kaurov
TGS BalticTGS Baltic, which merged with PwC Legal in 2024, continues to be praised for its ‘comprehensive knowledge of the maritime law and practice in Estonia’, including criminal disputes relating to maritime law, on top of its aviation law expertise. Martti Peetsalu heads up the group and is key for matters in the maritime sector, building upon his experience as in-house counsel for the Port of Tallinn. Triin Kaurov is a well versed in regulatory matters in the transport space, permit licensing requirements and enforcement issues.
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‘The TGS Baltic office has strong practitioners in this field. They are fast and accurate.’
‘I highly appreciate the professionalism of Martti Peetsalu, whose broad perspective and very good professional knowledge help to solve situations and problems. Martti is friendly, reliable and a good business partner.’
‘They are professional in their work. Communication with them is easy and work is always on time.’
‘The TGS Baltics team is great. They have deep knowledge of local laws and answers were precise and directly to the point.’
‘They have comprehensive knowledge of the maritime law and practice in Estonia, and they excelled in their work. This is a proof of their expertise and passion in this field.’
‘Very professional service. All legal aspects are covered.’
‘They are very responsive and professional.’
‘They are always ready to quickly answer and advise on even the most difficult questions.’
Key clients
- Port of Tallinn
- Operail
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Kevelt
- TS Laevad and TS Shipping
- Swedbank (Estonia)
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication
- Jetoil
- TaxMal Limited
- Alfons Hakans
- LHV Pank
- Shedfish Oy
- Eesti Loots
- The Association of Estonian International Road Carriers
- Eesti Traat OÜ
- CityBee
- Hertz International
- Inchcape JLR Finland Oy
- Estonian Road Administration (ERA)
- Starship Technologies OÜ
Work highlights
- Representing TS Laevad and TS Shipping in a case involving allegations of misusing business secrets to win the public procurement for passenger transport between the mainland and its largest islands, allegedly causing €24mln in damages to claimants.
- Advising the Port of Tallinn on an interdisciplinary restructuring and bankruptcy case in which one the contract partners of the Port of Tallinn, MPG Agro Production OÜ, has a €3 million debt remaining.
- Assisted Rail Baltica Raplamaa with a contract for conducting a main line railway infrastructure.
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Martti Peetsalu