Banking & Finance
NJORD Law Firm's Banking & Finance practice in Estonia offers comprehensive legal services, including advising on project financing and development, particularly within the real estate sector. The firm also provides guidance on capital markets, assisting issuers with IPOs in foreign markets. With a focus on cross-border transactions, NJORD supports clients in navigating complex financial landscapes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating successful financial operations.
Business
NJORD Law Firm in Estonia offers comprehensive business law services, assisting clients with corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions. The firm's expertise spans various industries, including real estate, gambling, and fintech, providing tailored legal solutions to meet the unique needs of each sector. With a multilingual team fluent in over 25 languages, NJORD ensures effective communication and guidance for both local and international clients navigating the complexities of the Estonian and broader Nordic-Baltic markets.
Corporate & Commercial
NJORD Law Firm in Estonia offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, general corporate counsel, and complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The firm provides daily operational guidance and represents clients in court proceedings, serving a diverse clientele across various industries, including real estate, gambling, and fintech. With a team fluent in multiple languages, NJORD facilitates seamless communication for international clients, particularly those from Nordic countries, ensuring tailored legal solutions that align with both local and international regulations.
Energy, Environment & ESG
NJORD Estonia's Energy, Environment & ESG practice offers comprehensive legal services to clients navigating the complexities of the energy sector, environmental regulations, and sustainability initiatives. The firm's team provides strategic advice on renewable energy projects, environmental compliance, and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate operations. By assisting clients in developing and implementing sustainable business practices, NJORD Estonia helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and achieve their sustainability goals.
Family
NJORD Estonia offers comprehensive legal services in family law, assisting clients with matters such as cross-border inheritance and estate planning. Their multilingual team, fluent in over 25 languages, ensures clear communication and tailored solutions for both local and international clients.
Immigration
NJORD Estonia provides comprehensive immigration legal services, assisting clients with residence permit applications, work permits, and compliance with Estonia's immigration laws. The firm stays updated on legislative changes, such as the annual immigration quota, to offer timely and accurate advice. Their expertise extends to employment-related immigration matters, including employee transfers and work permits. Attorney Ann Tarkin specializes in immigration law, ensuring clients receive knowledgeable and personalized support throughout the immigration process.
Intellectual Property
NJORD Estonia's Intellectual Property team offers comprehensive services, including European Union Trademark (EUTM) applications, trademark protection in key jurisdictions such as the UK, USA, and Australia through the Madrid system, and national applications via their international network. They handle oppositions, often resolving them through negotiations, and focus on anti-counterfeiting measures tailored to clients' evolving needs. The team also provides expertise in franchise law, assisting franchisors in expanding into the Estonian market. With daily collaboration across offices in Denmark, Latvia, and Lithuania, they effectively serve shared clients. Additionally, they cooperate with Finnish law firms to support clients' IP needs in Estonia.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
NJORD Estonia's Media, Technology, and Telecoms practice offers specialized legal services in areas such as cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and data protection. The firm has advised clients like Starman and Heathmont/mSolutions, demonstrating its capability in handling complex issues within these sectors. Partners Karolina Ullman, Anne Veerpalu, and Triinu Hiob are key contacts in this practice area.
Employment & Labor
NJORD Estonia's Employment and Labour Law team offers comprehensive legal services, including advising on employment terminations, regulatory compliance, and data protection. They provide day-to-day employment advice and represent clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is notable for assisting employers and employees across the public and private sectors.
Real Estate
NJORD Law Firm's Real Estate and Construction practice in Estonia offers comprehensive legal services, including advising on complex construction projects, lease agreements, and property acquisitions. The team has successfully guided clients such as Maxima Eesti OÜ through intricate construction and opening processes for grocery stores in Tallinn, and assisted GVP Invest Estonia OÜ with legal matters related to the planning, design, and construction of the Hilton hotel in Tallinn. Clients commend the firm's responsiveness, deep knowledge, and ability to anticipate challenges, providing clear, actionable advice. Key contacts in this practice area include Jelizaveta Henno and Veikko Toomere.
Insurance
NJORD Law Firm's Tallinn office offers comprehensive legal services in insurance law, assisting clients with policy drafting, claims management, and dispute resolution. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience representing both insurers and policyholders, ensuring tailored solutions that align with clients' specific needs. Their expertise encompasses various insurance sectors, including property, liability, and life insurance, providing clients with informed guidance on regulatory compliance and risk assessment.
Lawsuits & Disputes
NJORD Estonia's Lawsuits & Disputes practice offers comprehensive legal representation in complex litigation and arbitration cases, including cross-border disputes. The firm's attorneys have successfully handled high-profile cases, such as leading Estonia's first cryptocurrency insolvency proceedings, demonstrating their ability to navigate novel legal challenges. With a multilingual team proficient in over 25 languages, NJORD Estonia effectively serves a diverse clientele, ensuring clear communication and tailored legal strategies.
Bankruptcy & Debt
NJORD Law Firm's Estonia office offers specialized expertise in insolvency and restructuring, providing comprehensive legal support to businesses and creditors facing financial challenges. Their services encompass advising distressed companies, assisting creditors, facilitating business restructurings, and managing bankruptcy proceedings. The firm's team includes certified insolvency lawyers and experienced trustees who focus on achieving optimal outcomes for all stakeholders involved. Notably, NJORD led Estonia's first cryptocurrency insolvency case, demonstrating their capability to handle complex, cross-border financial matters.
