Kaupo Lepasepp
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About me
Having joined Sorainen in 2006, I have helped build our diverse Competition & Regulatory practice into a regional success. I am passionate about helping clients structure their relationships with customers, vendors and authorities in a fair and pragmatic manner. Believing that the future of the legal business is closely connected with technology, my role is to help Sorainen prepare for that future based on systemised knowledge, an excellent understanding of business processes, and supportive technology. I am the regional co-head of Energy & Infrastructure and the head of the Energy & Infrastructure in Estonia.
Professional highlights
Building services for infrastructure clients. Sorainen was the first law firm active in the Baltics to focus on the infrastructure sector, beginning by helping investors in the railway sector and then expanding the knowledge to the natural gas, electricity, postal, telecom and water sectors. We have assisted clients in international investment protection arbitration, legislative initiatives and transactions both in our region and abroad.
Vast trade advisory experience. Our team has advised on thousands of trade agreements, ranging from purchases of factories or power station equipment to advising on trade structures – trade representation, exclusive distribution, agency, franchises. Our legal solutions are always designed and implemented to deliver desired long-term business results to clients. Through our clients, I have gained thorough experience in the legal regulation of international trading.
EU and regional competition law. I head a team advising clients from all business sectors in a wide range of competition law matters, including dominant position, horizontal cooperation, vertical restrictions, joint ventures, merger clearance, risk assessments and litigation. I represent clients in dealings with both the national competition authorities and the European Commission.
Making technology serve businesses. Businesses often operate in a world where the opportunities provided by technology are barely utilised. True magic happens if the gap between these realms is bridged and technology is implemented for the benefit of business and people. I help clients bridge that gap.
Academic background
- TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia (MSc in Engineering, IT, cum laude)
- University of Tartu, Estonia (BA in Law / officially equivalent to MA)
I am a member of
- Estonian Bar Association
- Estonian Bar Association Administrative Law Commission
- International Bar Association
Deals & Cases
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R-S OSA is creating a demo plant for its oil shale valorising project
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We advised Baltic Workboats regarding the consortium agreement
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Ukrainian company Nova Post opens a branch in Estonia
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Crespect ensures compliance and tackles data processing matters
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The City of Tallinn and Utilitas have agreed to enter into a joint venture
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Publications
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Annual Report of Sorainen Estonia: 2023 had economic challenges, but was strategically strong
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Kaupo Lepasepp: Baltic law firms should aim for global market
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Intellectual property highlights in the Baltics
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Intellectual property highlights in the Baltics
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Annual report 2021 of our firm in Estonia shows record results
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Sorainen supports national defenders
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IFLR recognises Sorainen as the only pan-Baltic Tier 1 law firm
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Clients advise: to run successful projects, onboard advisors early
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Kaupo Lepasepp appointed to the Administrative Law Committee of the Estonian Bar Association
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Biggest Baltic business festival sTARTUp Day gathers over 4400 visitors from 60 countries
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