Banking & Finance
Sorainen's Banking & Finance practice offers comprehensive services across the Baltic region, assisting clients with banking regulation, anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, lending, structured finance, debt restructuring, and banking litigation. The firm has played a pivotal role in significant transactions, including the Luminor merger and the establishment of Inbank in Estonia. Sorainen also contributes to policy development, such as advising on close-out netting legislation in Lithuania and covered bond legislation across the Baltic States.
Business
Sorainen's Business Law practice offers comprehensive legal services across the Baltic region, assisting clients with corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, real estate, construction, finance, restructuring, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, insurance, and tax matters. With a team of over 300 lawyers and tax specialists, the firm provides tailored solutions to both international and local organizations, ensuring seamless support for complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
Civil & Human Rights
Sorainen's Dispute Resolution & Risk Management team offers comprehensive legal services in civil and human rights matters, representing clients before the European Court of Human Rights and other international tribunals. The firm has a proven track record in handling cases involving constitutional, EU, and international law, including challenges to austerity measures and national taxes. Sorainen also conducts internal investigations, particularly in areas such as antitrust and anti-corruption, assisting clients in cooperating with authorities or mounting defenses during government investigations.
Corporate & Commercial
Sorainen's Corporate & Commercial practice is renowned for its expertise in handling complex cross-border transactions and major projects across diverse business sectors. The team is recognized for its strategic approach, combining deep legal knowledge with a strong understanding of clients' industries to deliver tailored solutions. Clients commend the firm's ability to offer not only sound legal advice but also strategic solutions tailored to their specific needs. Sorainen's commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistent top-tier rankings across the Baltic region.
Energy, Environment & ESG
Sorainen's Energy, Environment & ESG practice offers comprehensive legal and tax services to clients navigating the complexities of sustainability and regulatory compliance. The firm assists in understanding and meeting sustainability requirements, conducting ESG compliance audits, and developing tailored ESG programs. Their expertise encompasses environmental permits and regulations, natural resource exploitation, and health, environment, and safety regulations. Sorainen has advised on significant renewable energy projects, such as Energiasalv's €800 million seawater-pumped hydro accumulation power plant and Rail Baltica's €5.6 billion greenfield railway infrastructure project. Recognized in The Legal 500's EMEA Green Guide 2024, Sorainen is committed to supporting clients in achieving their green ambitions and enhancing stakeholder trust through robust ESG compliance.
Intellectual Property
Sorainen's Intellectual Property practice offers comprehensive services in trademarks, patents, designs, and copyright, assisting clients with registration, enforcement, and litigation across the Baltic region. The team has successfully represented clients in high-stakes disputes concerning trademarks, domain names, and patents, and provides strategic advice on compliance with local and EU IP laws. Notably, Sorainen has advised Google on intellectual property and data protection matters, including trademark applications and product launches in the Baltic States. The firm's IP team is recognized for its broad sector experience, covering industries such as IT, pharmaceuticals, media, and telecommunications.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Sorainen's Dispute Resolution & Risk Management team offers comprehensive legal services in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, representing clients before national and international courts, including the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights. The team specializes in areas such as defamation and reputation protection, government relations, insolvency and restructuring, and international arbitration. They conduct internal investigations, assist with compliance, and defend against corporate crime allegations. Recognized for their expertise, Sorainen's professionals frequently serve as arbitrators in esteemed institutions like the ICC and SCC, and have been acknowledged in the Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist 2023. Their extensive experience includes handling high-profile disputes with significant claims, representing both states and investors in complex cases.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Sorainen's Media, Technology, and Telecommunications practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the dynamic needs of clients in these sectors. The firm assists technology companies with software development agreements, licensing, e-commerce, and regulatory compliance. In the media and entertainment industry, Sorainen provides guidance on advertising regulations, intellectual property protection, and consumer protection laws. For telecommunications clients, the firm addresses regulatory and compliance matters, including licensing, frequency allocation, and equipment compliance. Sorainen's multidisciplinary teams collaborate seamlessly to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring clients navigate complex legal landscapes effectively.
Private Client
Sorainen's Private Client team offers comprehensive legal and tax services tailored to high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing on wealth structuring, succession planning, philanthropic initiatives, and art investments. The firm assists clients with generational wealth transfer, geographical asset diversification, and family governance, including the preparation of family constitutions to ensure business continuity. Their expertise extends to advising on tax matters, real estate transactions, and the establishment of charitable organizations. Recognized as a top-tier firm in Private Wealth Law by Chambers and Partners, Sorainen provides a multidisciplinary approach to address the complex needs of private clients across the Baltic region.
Real Estate
Sorainen's Real Estate practice offers comprehensive legal services across all stages of real estate projects, including development, investment, and management. The team handles transaction structuring, sale-leaseback agreements, forward purchases, and property portfolio deals. They assist clients with lease negotiations, property and facility management agreements, and hotel management contracts. Additionally, Sorainen advises on public-private partnerships and private finance initiatives, contributing to significant infrastructure projects. By collaborating with tax, corporate, banking, finance, and regulatory experts, they provide integrated solutions tailored to clients' needs.
