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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 Establishment of protective zone based on outdated data revoked The Estonian state established a 35.79-hectare conservation zone in Saaremaa to protect the Eurasian goshawk.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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Construction project requirements should prioritise substance over form
At the Ministry of Climate’s request, we carried out a legal analysis to assess the requirements for construction projects and make proposals for their modification based on current legislation, problem areas, and implementation practices. The existing legal framework is fragmented, with construction project requirements being excessively detailed and overly focused on documentation. Additionally, the requirements […]
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Estonian court lifts interim ban on bear hunting
We represent the Estonian Environmental Board in an administrative case brought by the MTÜ Eesti Suurkiskjad (NGO Estonian Large Carnivores), which challenged the decision to set the brown bear hunting quota for the 2025/2026 season. The court annulled the previous interim ban and dismissed the request for preliminary legal protection, finding that the bear population is […]
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A French company will be contributing to the future of wind energy in Estonia
We advised the French company Oxan Energy on the initiation of superficies licence proceedings and an environmental impact assessment for the construction of an offshore wind farm. This marked Oxan Energy’s entry into the group of offshore wind farm developers in Estonia. The company specialises in marine energy, particularly in the development of floating wind […]
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Challenging unfair compensation at the European Court of Human Rights
We are representing Pärnu real estate developer Parem Kallas against the Estonian state during proceedings at the European Court of Human Rights. The complaint is for compensation for damages caused by expropriation for an unreasonable duration (more than 20 years). Unprecedented legal battle In this unprecedented dispute, the ECHR has, for the second time in […]