Cobalt has an international reach and is adept at working on cross-border tax restructuring matters, with a specialism in the technology and real estate sectors. Standout matters from 2022 and 2023 include tax litigation before the Supreme Court. Practice head Egon Talur balances a diverse tax practice, which includes tax audit proceedings as well as advice on day-to-day tax matters. Specialist counsel Karli Kütt, who advises on indirect tax and customs duties, among other areas, is also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has good knowledge of Estonian tax, and they are always flexible for their client.’

  • ‘Egon Talur and Karli Kütt are the best in the field of tax that we have experienced in Estonia.’

Key clients

  • Otto Maja OÜ
  • Bolt Operations OÜ
  • Dexatel OÜ
  • Kasperwiki Laevaomanikud OÜ
  • Kaamos Group OÜ
  • Green Marine AS
  • Salv Technologies OÜ
  • Mindvalley Inc. / Mindvalley OÜ
  • CybExer Technologies OÜ
  • Saint-Gobain Glass Estonia SE
  • Veriff OÜ
  • Helmes AS
  • Electric Beast Global OÜ
  • OÜ Nordnet

Work highlights

  • Represented Osaühing Valdor Holding in a landmark dispute on transfer pricing adjustments.
  • Advised Mirova Energy Transition 5 on the tax aspects of signing a contract with Estonian renewable energy developer Evecon to develop solar plants in Estonia.
  • Represented Otto Maja in a landmark dispute on value added tax concerning a real estate development before the Supreme Court.

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Practice head

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Egon Talur

Other key lawyers

Tõnu Kolts, Karli Kütt