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New environmental protection restrictions would unconstitutionally reduce land value
At the request of the Estonian Private Forest Association, we assessed the constitutionality of proposed amendments to the Nature Conservation Act. The planned amendments would register areas under consideration for protection without a substantive decision. This step would immediately reduce the value of the land. The analysis revealed the planned amendments to be contrary to […]
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A special audit identified deficiencies in the previous management of Eesti Energia AS
We conducted a special audit of Eesti Energia and its subsidiaries, commissioned by the Ministry of Finance. Four areas were analysed, and 37 observations were made. “We monitored the implementation of actions agreed upon in internal audits. To do this, we analysed documents, as well as explanations provided to us separately, and information obtained during […]
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Niam Infrastructure and Evecon partner up for 110 MW of solar storage in Latvia
We advise Niam Infrastructure on a significant investment in the Latvian and Baltic renewable energy sector: forming a partnership with Evecon for the installation of up to 84 MWp in solar power and 26 MW in energy storage across 11 project sites in Latvia. This collaboration represents a substantial investment in the region’s renewable energy […]
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YIT implements a unique strategy in the development of Mārpagalmi
YIT, one of the leading construction companies and urban developers in the region of Northern Europe, is developing Mārpagalmi – a new residential quarter in one of the quietest corners of Āgenskalns, on Zemaišu iela, between Māra Pond Square and St. Albert’s Church. More about the project here. More than 600 apartments are planned to […]
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European Legal update 05.12. – 19.12.
Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. Technology & intellectual property Artificial Intelligence Act: European Parliament and the Council reach provisional agreement Reached: 9 December 2023 The AI Act introduces dedicated rules for general purpose AI models that will ensure transparency along the value chain. Specific banned applications of AI are set, as well as […]