Elina Lumiste
Status: on leave
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About me
As a member of the Real Estate & Construction team, I advise clients primarily in the areas of construction, environment, real estate and planning law, as well as civil and administrative disputes at both the national and international level. I also contribute to Sorainen’s ESG services by advising clients on various ESG-related legal matters.
Professional highlights
Interest in EU law. I studied EU law during my undergraduate and graduate studies in Estonia and Belgium. I also participated in a moot court competition on EU law while a student, and in the Young European Lawyers Contest as a newly qualified attorney. During my undergraduate studies, we won the 3rd-4th place among 80 teams in a moot court competition on EU law, the best result the University of Tartu has ever received in this event. As an EU law enthusiast, I like to contribute to resolving disputes involving EU law whenever possible.
Constant development. Looking for challenges, I never stop educating myself in legal matters. During university studies, I have participated in ELSA Estonia’s negotiation competitions on several occasions. I am a graduate of Sorainen Student Academy (year of 2019) as well as of a training programme of another internationally renowned law firm. Before joining Sorainen, I interned at Tallinn City Office and the legal department of the Tax and Customs Office. At present, my development is concentrated on various ESG-related topics, both internally and externally.
Academic background
- University of Tartu (MA in law, cum laude)
- University of Tartu (BA in law)
I am a member of
- Estonian Bar Association
Deals & Cases
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Court confirms that nature conservation restrictions require a factual basis
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Construction project requirements should prioritise substance over form
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Estonian court lifts interim ban on bear hunting
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A French company will be contributing to the future of wind energy in Estonia
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Challenging unfair compensation at the European Court of Human Rights
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Publications
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Baltic ESG & EU insights – what’s changing now
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What’s changing in ESG? Key moves across the Baltics and EU you shouldn’t miss
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ESG newsletter, May 2025
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ESG newsletter, March-April 2025
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EU Sustainability Omnibus proposals
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Sorainen receives gold label from the Responsible Business Forum
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Sorainen’s Estonian office certified as European Green Office
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Sorainen publishes sustainability report
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