Triin Toom

Professional highlights

Squeeze-out in listed company. A squeeze-out of the minority shareholders in a publicly listed company is extremely rare, having happened only three times in Estonia, and I advised clients in two of the more recent cases. In one of these I had the opportunity to advise the minority shareholders in obtaining fair compensation. In the other case I represented the majority shareholder in disputes with some minority shareholders who tried to hinder the squeeze-out process by filing unsubstantiated claims. These disputes involved hundreds of shareholders and had a financial influence amounting to millions of euros.

Supporting innovation. I have been lucky to assist companies offering new and innovative services, including financial services. As regulation on new fields is often insufficient, it is my mission to make sure that the lack of experience in our court system will not stop clients from executing new and innovative solutions that have the power to improve our lives.

Cross-border disputes. A significant portion of my work involves the recognition and enforcement in Estonia of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards. I have always been passionate about private international law, and my master’s thesis also concentrated on this field. I often work with cases involving EU law and have advised clients in matters where the Estonian courts refer questions to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for a preliminary ruling. Among these was the first preliminary reference submitted by an Estonian court, which was discussed by the Grand Chamber of the ECJ.

Standing up for a better legal system and for vulnerable groups. I want to use my legal knowledge to develop the legal system and to advocate for a fairer world. I’m pleased to lecture on topics that matter to me, such as EU law, legal argumentation and participation in moot court competitions, at the University of Tartu and through the Sorainen Academy. Since 2022, I have been a member of the Management Board of the Estonian Bar Association, with primary responsibility for international relations, litigation, and modernising the legal framework for professional practice. I also volunteer to advocate for animal rights.

Recognised by Legal 500. In 2023 and 2024, the international legal directory Legal 500 recognised me as a leading expert in dispute resolution in Estonia, based on feedback from colleagues and clients. Clients note that I stand out in complex financial disputes as well as in cross-border and EU law matters.