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Sorainen's tax team is ‘large enough to handle every legal aspect' while 'maintaining the flexibility of a smaller firm’. The department is equipped to assist across the gamut of tax matters, including taxation due diligence and transfer pricing services. ’Very skilled and experienced lawyer‘ Paul Künnap is a name to note in the team, which is led by Kaido Künnapas, who utilises his ’academic background to help him to advise clients on a wide range of issues'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is diverse and meets all of my company's needs. I appreciate that each member's expertise can be turned into a tailor-made solution, rather than settling for a generic one that's only partially effective.'

  • 'They're large enough to handle every legal aspect, yet they maintain the flexibility of a smaller firm. This distinction is transformative for a client.'

  • ‘The partner I've been collaborating with is very responsive. I appreciate his pragmatic approach, which prioritises eliminating conflicts of interest. He recommends what's best for the client. This approach fosters long-term satisfaction for all parties involved.'

  • ‘They are the only truly pan-Baltic integrated law firm in my opinion, and this means much better cooperation between the practices.'

  • ‘Kaido Künnapas has a very good academic background and foundations to help him to advise clients on a wide range of issues.'

  • 'Kärt Kelder is especially well known for managing private wealth topics.'
  • 'Paul Künnap is a very skilled and experienced lawyer with knowledge all across the board.’
  • ‘We like their professionalism. They are prompt and have a good knowledge of tax. In particular, we would like to point out Kaido Künnapas, who is very efficient and has a good knowledge of taxes.’

Key clients

  • Estonian Business and Innovation Agency
  • Veriff
  • Verge Motorcycles
  • Estonian E-commerce Association
  • Viru Keemia Grupp
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Miss Mary of Sweden
  • Fairmus Technologies
  • Bolt
  • Sunly

Work highlights

  • Advised the Estonian E-commerce Association on helping the Estonian government to design and introduce new rules for collecting VAT from foreign e-shops.
  • Advised Miss Mary of Sweden on tax issues relating to the sale of a business line from Estonia to Sweden, as well as VAT compliance in the UK.
  • Represented a private client in a personal liability tax matter before the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB).

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.
Kärt Anna Maire Kelder
Counsel, regional head of Sorainen’s Private Client team and the head of the team in Estonia.
Verner Slim
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.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kaido Künnapas
Partner, head of the firm’s Tax practice in Estonia.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kaido Künnapas

Other key lawyers

Paul Künnap, Kärt Anna Maire Kelder, Verner Silm