About me
I am co-head of our Corporate and M&A practice and head of Real Estate & Construction sector group in Estonia. I have always been driven by the ambition to provide the highest quality legal services in the market and excellent client experience, while at the same time creating a supportive and inspiring environment for the talented people I feel proud to work with. My strengths are transactional advice, negotiations and shareholder relations.
Professional highlights
Highly valued transaction adviser. I am proud that constant learning, development and hard work enables me to enjoy an excellent reputation as the M&A and real estate transaction adviser and negotiator, referred to as “an irreplaceable partner” by clients. For nearly 20 years I have participated as the leader and counsel in numerous landmark mergers and acquisitions. Passionate about negotiations, I believe there is nothing that cannot be solved through negotiations.
Real estate sector expertise. Having notable expertise in the field of construction and real estate, I have the privilege to be characterised by clients as “one of the leading legal minds in real estate law, displaying a remarkable sense for detecting and foreseeing risks”. In addition to advising several large construction and real estate companies I have acted as expert and mediator in construction-related disputes.
Contributing to development of law. As part of my mission I contribute to better law making as a member of the Commercial Law Committee of the Estonian Bar Association. I also serve as an expert member of the Estonian Ministry of Justice’s Company Law Review Committee, which aims to reform the country’s company law. In addition, I stand for the proper balance in protection of all company stakeholders and have published several articles on the topic.
Unlocking potential talent. I have taught corporate law at the University of Tartu for several years and have also been lecturing at corporate and M&A seminars, conferences and training courses. As a team leader I am dedicated to creating a working environment that maximizes the performance and happiness of our highly talented people.
Executive coaching. As helping clients succeed and supporting others in creating better results and a happier life is my passion, I have become a qualified executive coach. I believe that coaching techniques enable me also to be a better team leader and partner to my clients.
Academic background
- University of Syracuse, United States, “Taxation of Business Transactions”
- University of Minnesota, United States, Edmund Muskie scholar, (MA in Law)
- University of Tartu, (BA in Law / officially equal to the Master’s Degree)
- University of Tartu (Journalism)
I am a member of
- Estonian Bar Association
- Estonian Bar Association Business Law Commission
- Estonian Corporate Law Audit Commission
Deals & Cases
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Novira acquires shareholding in Matek
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Sunly to relocate to new headquarters in Tallinn
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Milrem Robotics sells majority stake to EDGE Group
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Ragn-Sells divests shareholding in Amestop
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Rud Pedersen acquires majority stake in META
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Publications
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M&A and private equity market in the Baltics – Estonia hit hardest by crises while Lithuania reaches record deal value
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Investment Card 2022
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Reminder: Annual report approval deadlines are approaching
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Estonian corporate update: participation and voting at virtual meetings widely available
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Draft law on digital meetings discussed in Riigikogu
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News
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IFLR recognises Sorainen as the only pan-Baltic Tier 1 law firm
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Five Sorainen partners among most prominent women lawyers across the world
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Piret Jesse, Eva Berlaus and Karin Madisson among leading female transactional experts
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Sorainen demonstrates strong performance in Chambers Global 2021 rankings
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Piret Jesse appointed chairwoman of the Commercial Law Committee of the Estonian Bar Association
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