Attorneys GLIMSTEDT Ltd.

Data protection

The leak of the personal data of approximately 500 million Yahoo users? Max Schrems' campaign against Facebook's personal data processing policy? “Right to be forgotten” on Google?

These are just some of the most important personal data protection cases from recent history. However, the protection of personal data does not only concern large US technology companies, but all companies that process personal data - whether it is the personal data of their customers, business partners or simply their own employees.

Business transactions (M&A)

We advise entrepreneurs in all business transactions. We find the most useful financing solution for the client and the best solutions when negotiating transaction terms.

The international publication Acquisition International Magazine declared GLIMSTEDT the best M&A law firm in Estonia (2012).

Services

Main legal services in the field:

• Consulting on business transactions.
• Legal audit of the company to be acquired or merged:
  • legal analysis of company transactions;
  • verification of the company's property possession and the basis of ownership.
• Preparation of document packages necessary for the acquisition or merger of companies: merger agreements, subscription agreements, offer prospectuses, agreements between shareholders, minutes and decisions of the general meeting, management board and council, company articles of association.

Real estate & construction law

We advise investors, developers, landowners, landlords, tenants and other related parties in all matters related to real estate and construction law.

Our team members advise Estonia's leading construction companies and participate in major real estate transactions in the Baltic region. In case of disputes, we find quick solutions, valuing business relationships that are important for the client. Our focus is on the smooth execution of transactions and the success of our customers.

Services

Main legal services in the field:

• Consulting on large-scale transactions
• Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, including contracts based on FIDIC and YSE forms
• Advising on matters concerning the application for building and use permits and plans
• We organize communication with various authorities, if necessary we help in contesting decisions
• We resolve complex construction disputes and, if necessary, provide professional assistance in court proceedings
• We give advice on issues related to environmental impact assessment in the development and acquisition of real estate

Inheritance and family law

Issues related to family law are often very diverse - marriage contracts, cohabitation contracts, property division, generational change in the company, drawing up power of attorney, inheritance rights, wills and much more.

To meet today's people and needs, we are here to support you with questions that may arise.

If you are not sure whether you need our help, here is a selection of questions to map the situation:

• Do you feel secure and have a complete understanding of your legal situation?
• Do you know what happens when you develop physical or mental problems?
• What happens if you should die?
• Do you have your documents in order?
• Do you know what conditions apply to a will?
• Did you know that your personal finances can be taken by a third party if you are declared incapacitated?

If you do not have a clear answer to the above questions, you are welcome to come to our office for a consultation.

Labor law

We find the best working solutions for optimizing the work organization and internal structures of the company.

We advise on the organization of employment relationships, from hiring, formalities (including residence permits, work permits) to termination of employment relationships.

We create fast and economically viable solutions . We share our valued experience base and knowledge at numerous trainings and seminars.

Services

Main legal services in the field:

• Advice on organizing employment relationships and work and creating an internal structure
  - including hiring and additional formalities (e.g. residence permit and work permit) and termination of employment relationships.
• Advice on legal issues concerning the working environment.
• Preparation of the necessary documents
  - including employment contracts, job descriptions, statements concerning the employment relationship and work organization rules.
• Settlement of labor disputes.

Dispute Resolution

Glimstedt is a law firm with extensive experience in dispute resolution at both national and international levels.

Close cooperation between different practice groups in Glimstedt ensures good quality and good results regardless of the nature of the dispute. Many lawyers in the group also have extensive experience in commercial arbitrations. The Glimstedt process group assists both Estonian and foreign companies, organizations, state institutions and state and municipal companies.