We represented Eesti Energia, an international energy company headquartered in Estonia, during a dispute with Lelle 22 Holding over the terms of the public procurement procedure for leasing new headquarters for the Eesti Energia group. The estimated value of the contract was approximately EUR 24 million.
Most of the disputed terms were deemed legal
Lelle 22 Holding, the current owner of Eesti Energia’s headquarters, challenged 11 of the tender conditions. The Public Procurement Review Committee dismissed the challenges to nine conditions and granted two.
The dispute continued in court over three conditions, but Lelle 22 Holding was unsuccessful before courts of all instances. In late 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed its final appeal.
The case is notable as it gave the courts the opportunity to clarify what qualifying requirements the contracting authorities are entitled to set, including whether standard and legally compliant conditions might nevertheless be disproportionate.
Our services and client team
We represented the client during proceedings before the Public Procurement Review Committee and advised on all legal aspects of contesting the decision.
Our team was led by partner Dr Kadri Härginen, and supported by senior associate Mario Sõrm and associate Anu Liinsoo.
