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Successful enforcement of two London arbitration awards in Estonia
We successfully represented a client in the enforcement of two foreign arbitral awards rendered under the rules of the Federation of Oils, Seeds, and Fats Associations (“FOSFA”) in London. Challenged due to the absence of a signature FOSFA is an international trade federation providing network, contracts, and supporting services for its members active in trading […]
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European Court: Estonian state must compensate bus operators for free rides
We represent Lux Express and other Estonian bus operators in their dispute with the Estonian Government. On the 8th of September, the European Court made a ruling that matches the view of our specialists – the law that has been applied in Estonia for the past 20 years and obliges bus operators to transport preschoolers […]
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Sorainen successful for client in libel dispute
We successfully represented Kirsti Valdstein-Timmer in the litigation regarding publishing incorrect facts and statements in media by Ekspress Meedia and the former Kroonika journalist Vahur Joa. Derogatory articles The cause of the dispute were articles written by Vahur Joa and published in the media in Autumn 2021 that were derogatory towards Kirsti Valdstein-Timmer. After the […]
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Tallinn to buy up to 23 new trams
We continue advising Aktsiaselts Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT) on the Tallinn Public Transport Green Revolution project, representing TLT in a public procurement aimed at procuring new trams in Tallinn. A significant contribution to a greener urban environment Andrei Novikov, Deputy Mayor of Tallinn, said that this is a historic decision that will help make public transport […]
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European Commission: The Estonian state has an obligation to pay compensation to Lux Express
We represent Lux Express and other Estonian bus operators in a dispute with the Estonian state. Unconstitutional obligation Lux Express turned to court against the Estonian state in July 2019 seeking for the obligation imposed by the Public Transport Act to carry preschoolers and people with disabilities free of charge on commercial routes without any […]