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Tallinn launches major city‑wide EV charging infrastructure tender
We advised the city of Tallinn on the structuring and implementation of a large-scale public procurement for the development of new public electric‑vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the city. A public procurement contract with an estimated total value of more than EUR 170 million has been issued to seek developers and service providers for public […]
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A fast-track for strategic investments would help make the Estonian state more manageable and predictable
We prepared a legal analysis of the development of a fast-track for strategic investments at the request of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Estonia’s main challenge today is not a lack of regulation, but fragmented and time-consuming procedures. While the legislation is in place, implementation often takes years, reducing Estonia’s attractiveness as an […]
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Permits for private homes could be replaced with less bureaucratic usage notifications
We compiled an analysis commissioned by the Estonian Government Office to assess whether Estonia could follow the example of some other European countries and abandon the requirement for a usage permit for residential buildings and apartment buildings, and considering how such a change would affect safety, the administrative burden and legal clarity. The analysis, entitled […]
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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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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 […]