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EU Pay Transparency Directive Implementation Tracker: progress across Member States
With the June 7, 2026, deadline approaching, EU Member States are at different stages of implementing the Pay Transparency Directive, which aims to strengthen pay openness and gender equality across Europe. Addleshaw Goddard has launched an Implementation Tracker, compiled in collaboration with partner law firms including Sorainen, offering a country-by-country overview of legislative progress. Our […]
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Succession life hacks
Preparing to pass on what you have built and accumulated during your lifetime to the next generation – with as few tax and legal obstacles as possible – is one of the most important decisions in life. The topic has long attracted the attention of popular culture – from the HBO series Succession to Bugs […]
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What are the benefits of establishing a foundation?
When we talk about charitable foundations, we usually think first of the benefits they bring to society – supporting schools, culture, helping vulnerable groups or tackling climate issues. What is often forgotten is that a foundation is not just a “charity box”. It is a structure that can strengthen a family, improve a business’ reputation, […]
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Court practice on governing marital assets
An important, yet often overlooked element of estate planning and asset management is revisiting the marital property regime during your lifetime. The regime chosen at the beginning of the legal relationship may not best suit your needs years later. The good news is that it can be fixed! In Estonia, if spouses or registered partners […]
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Protecting what makes you unique – autumn IP highlights from Sorainen
Innovation, creativity, and reputation are at the heart of every successful business – and all three rely on strong intellectual property protection. In this issue, our intellectual property experts share the latest cases from across the Baltic region, which reveal how intellectual property continues to shape business, culture and innovation. Estonia: The underwear saga: why […]