Cobalt is extremely experienced in large-scale property development matters, adding on to its strength in real estate transactions. Practice head Aivar Taro is a key contact for the group’s large-scale real estate transactions. The group’s construction work is often executed by Liina Linsi, who represents international construction companies in disputes. Sandra Sillaots often handles non-contentious construction matters such as complex construction agreements, another strength of the wider group.

The group at Ellex has a strong presence in the real estate sphere throughout the Baltic region and deals with the full life cycle of real estate development matters, as well as construction projects in the IT, energy and infrastructure sectors. Kaisa Jakobsoo acts in related disputes and handles communication with administrative authorities. Infrastructure and energy sector expert Martin Käerdi oversees the team alongside Martin Triipan, who has a strength in environmental and planning law issues related to real estate and construction. Jaanus Ikla and Triin Frosch are key team members in acting for energy companies in real estate matters, while Ermo Kosk stands out for cross-border M&A transactions in the real estate sector. Risto Vahimets is also noted.

Sorainen houses a ‘very wide range of specialists‘ in real estate law who have strong connections with local and state authorities, which is beneficial to clients in real estate matters involving negotiations with public authorities in Estonia. Infrastructure law expert Paul Künnap and Piret Jesse head up the team, the latter of whose mediation expertise is useful for real estate disputes. Sandra Mikli‘s planning law expertise leaves her well placed to assist clients with the planning law elements of construction projects. Triin Ploomipuu is experienced in property-related transactions.

WALLESS merged with FORT in 2024, bolstering its ability to handle large real estate transactions, including the tax elements of these transactions. The group is also highly experienced in both design and planning matters. Versatile real estate and construction law experts Piret Kergandberg and Minni-Triin Park head up the team. Margus Kõiva is a key contact for real estate matters involving zoning and building permits, while Angela Kase is strong in construction law disputes or disputes with planning elements.

Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co provides a full service across real estate and construction transactions and disputes. The group has the capacity to handle the project finance and other transactional aspects of sizeable government projects and infrastructure projects. Practice head Maivi Ots is particularly reputed for advising on construction contracts as well as real estate finance, for which Dmitri Zdobnõh is also well known. Toomas Pikamäe is a popular choice for planning and zoning matters.

NJORD Law Firm‘s team has a strength in complex real estate transactions, assisting an increasing number of clients in the renewable energy space on matters such as lease agreements. The group also works on spatial planning and construction issues including construction litigation. Jelizaveta Henno and Veikko Toomere head up the team, the former of whom is lauded for her proficiency in real estate law. Elsewhere, Raimo Klesment focuses on spatial planning, leaving the group well equipped to deal with technical planning elements of real estate matters.

NOVE handles a wide range of construction matters, including disputes, for clients such as the largest construction company in Estonia, and is also instructed by various real estate companies, spanning from developers to designers. Kristjan Tamm, Marika Mugur, and Heili Püümann are the trio leading the team, the former of whom is a go-to lawyer for the technical elements of construction projects due to his extensive knowledge of construction law.

Following its merger with PwC Legal in early 2024, the team at TGS Baltic has grown, enabling it to handle a wider variety of matters such as public contracts, construction disputes and real estate transactions for a client base consisting of leading real estate developers and construction companies. Peeter Viirsalu and Karin Marosov, who joined in the merger, head up the team. Merli Mäesalu is highlighted for her advice on matters related to planning, permits, and dealings with municipalities and other authorities. Managing partner Sander Kärson stands out for complex real estate transactions. Jana Tudelep is also noted.

Cuesta Law Office‘s real estate and construction team adopts a multidisciplinary approach, working in close contact with the firm’s public law and infrastructure teams. The group assists companies with all construction and planning issues, in addition to its strength in real estate financing. Britta Oltjer heads up the team, counting major real estate firms as key clients, while Lada Riisna excels in real estate sales and financing contracts.

LEADELL Pilv‘s core strengths include construction disputes throughout the Baltic region and providing real estate contract advice. Experienced litigator Pirkka-Marja Põldvere leads the group together with real estate disputes expert Merilin Ojasaar, who ‘produces very logical, perfectly constructed documents’. Aivar Pilv is also adept at handling real estate disputes.

Magnusson has a strong presence both in the Baltic and the Nordic regions, frequently working on cross-border real estate transactions and providing day-to-day commercial advice to real estate companies. Kaidar Sultson heads up the team. Priit Pahapill stands out for real estate financing work.

Referred to by one client as ‘one of the most qualified real estate teams in Estonia‘, RASK Attorneys-at-Law‘s ‘strong, motivated and well-qualified’ team represents large Estonian real estate and construction firms and investment funds in a range of both real estate and construction transactions. Firm founder Ramon Rask heads up the team alongside Marina Lapidus, who has a track record of working in the construction industry and is therefore key for specialist construction law advice.

Triniti often advises on areas such as leasing and construction contracts and is notable for handling real estate matters in highly regulated sectors such as the energy sector. Indeed, the group advises Utilitas, one of the biggest privately held heat and power companies in Estonia, on a regular basis. Virge Murak is at the helm, often appearing in court in real estate disputes. Ramil Pärdi stands out for his property, spatial planning, and construction law expertise.

WIDEN demonstrates ‘extensive experience in advising on real estate transactions, conducting due diligence, and negotiating contracts‘, as well as assisting clients with contentious real estate matters, and infrastructure and construction advice. Practice head Marge Männiko has a wide variety of experience in commercial, industrial and residential real estate matters. Karoli Unus is key for solar park and wind power plant construction advice.