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European Legal update: 14.01. – 27.01.2026.
Legal assistant Liis Pormeister compiled the material. Competition The Commission opens an in-depth investigation into an arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF Published: 21 January 2026 The European Commission has opened an in‑depth investigation into whether an arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF Renewable Energy Limited constitutes unlawful State […]
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Helping to shape the route to sustainable urban mobility
We advised SQM Lithium Ventures on leading the EUR-5.1-million funding round for the Estonian mobility company Vok Bikes. The funding will allow Vok Bikes to further expand across Europe and accelerate the shift away from vans in city centres. The funding round was joined by existing investors Metaplanet, Specialist VC, Sunly, and SmartCap – Estonia’s […]
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Equal Pay directive in Latvia – frequently asked questions
Last November, Sorainen’s employment law team organised a webinar: Equal Pay – the New Directive and Legal Issues. While we await the first draft of the Latvian law, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions from clients during the webinar. Which employers are covered by the directive? The Directive applies to all employers. Furthermore, […]
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Lithuania borrows EUR 2 billion on international markets
We represented banks-dealers in Lithuania’s issuance of two new Eurobond issues with a nominal value of EUR 1.25 billion and a 5-year maturity, and with a nominal value of EUR 750 million and a 15-year maturity. “Lithuania took advantage of the favourable market situation and borrowed EUR 2 billion. We are delighted that our active […]
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Sorainen receives the Culture Friend recognition
This year, the Ministry of Culture presented the Culture Friend awards for the 15th time, recognising companies and individuals who have contributed to the field of culture. At the gala, Sorainen was recognised for its consistent support of the Estonian Music Development Fund. Culture Friends 2025. Photos by Rasmus Kooskora Launched in 2022, the Estonian […]