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Exceptional outcome from a peat extraction dispute
We represented a client in a dispute with the Estonian Environmental Board, which had refused to extend a peat extraction permit, despite significant peat remaining unextracted within the existing production area. As a result of the judicial and administrative proceedings, we achieved an exceptional outcome for the client: during the course of the proceedings, a […]
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Court confirms that nature conservation restrictions require a factual basis
We successfully represented a client in a legal dispute against the Estonian state concerning the imposition of strict nature conservation restrictions on private land without a proper legal basis. Establishment of protective zone based on outdated data revoked The Estonian state established a 35.79-hectare conservation zone in Saaremaa to protect the Eurasian goshawk. As a […]
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Preventing the spread of incorrect statements
We represented a state‑interest client in a cross‑border defamation matter of national importance. We sought the removal of false factual allegations from online articles published by Ukrainian and Czech media outlets. As a result of our work, the articles were amended, and the international spread of the incorrect statements was successfully curtailed. Our client team […]
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We stopped the unconstitutional increase in fine levels
We advised a client on a proposed amendment to the Forest Act that would have increased statutory fines by more than a hundredfold. We analysed the constitutionality of the draft legislation and submitted recommendations to bring it into line with the Constitution. As a result of our work, the unconstitutional increase in fine levels was […]
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Unwavering commitment of Virtsu parents culminates in a decisive win at the Supreme Court
We successfully represented the parents of children attending Virtsu Kool, a school in western Estonia, in a dispute with Lääneranna municipality. The case concluded favourably for our client and is set to influence the Estonian educational landscape. In 2023, the Lääneranna municipal council decided to convert Virtsu Kool from a basic school into a four-year […]