{"id":2245,"date":"2016-10-07T17:39:03","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T14:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.lextal.ee\/en\/?page_id=2245"},"modified":"2022-06-07T15:52:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T12:52:36","slug":"practice-areas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.lextal.ee\/en\/practice-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"PRACTICE AREAS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Corporate and M&A<\/h3>\n

We provide services to clients from state enterprises and international corporations to small and medium-sized companies. We are able to assist in concluding merger and acquisition transactions and the creation of companies and corporative structures. We offer advice in matters such as rights and contracts of shareholders and partners and also liability of member(s) of management boards etc. We offer consultations and representation regarding competition law.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6658″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490711607019{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Ants Karu, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nants.karu@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 6400 250[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6482″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611934335317{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

D\u017eiuginta Bal\u010di\u016bn\u0117, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\ndziuginta.balciune@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 617 280 57[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6798″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611934491117{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Liene Pommere, Latvia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\npommere@rer.legal<\/a>
\n+371 672 806 85[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL advised Santander Bank Polska and other banks in connection with a EUR 120,000,000 syndicated loan facility to plywood manufacturing group Paged. Advice was provided in cooperation with the lead counsel White & Case. LEXTAL team was led by partner Ants Karu.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), other banks and number of institutional investors in a EUR 500,000,000 financing to Adven (syndicated loan facility and notes\u2019 issue). Adven is the leading provider of energy and water services across the Nordic and Baltic countries. LEXTAL worked in cooperation with Allen & Overy (lead counsel) and Castren & Snellman (Finnish counsel). LEXTAL team was led by partner Ants Karu.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised the sellers in the sale of Premium 7 gas stations to Circle K (Statoil).<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised AS Aasa Global on a \u20ac50 million private equity deal. Aasa Global operates non-collateral consumer credit businesses in Finland through its local subsidiaries.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. (Santander Group) in connection with the accession of an Estonian company to the existing \u20ac18 million revolving credit facility granted to a group of financial service companies operating in Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised a client on the management buy-out of an Estonian company from DT Finland OY (Wolseley group).<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised AS HKSCan Latvia on the merger of two of its Latvian companies \u2013 AS R\u012bgas miesnieks and AS Jelgavas ga\u013cas kombin\u0101ts.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised Delfi UAB, a leading internet media company, on a cross border \u20ac2.8 million acquisition of an online advertisement company in Lithuania, which involved M&A and acquiring approval for a merger from the national competition authority.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Real Estate, Construction and Environment” tab_id=”1474627461203-5-2″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636168523{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Real Estate, Construction and Environment<\/h3>\n

We advice and represent construction and designing companies, real estate developers and private persons. The projects of our clients include trade centres, new residential areas and other commercial real estate. We have extensive experience in using different standard construction contracts and solving disputes in court. We also advice private clients in disputes related to real estate purchases and lacks to conformity regarding real estate deficiencies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6648″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490713677654{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Marge M\u00e4nniko, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nmarge.manniko@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 6400 250[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6808″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611936763095{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

J\u0101nis E\u0161envalds, Latvia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nesenvalds@rer.legal<\/a>
\n+371 6 728 06 85[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6828″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611936563391{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Jolanta Liukaityt\u0117-Stonien\u0117, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\njolanta.stoniene@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 620 843 21[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL advised the Irish company Duke House Asset Managers in one of the largest real estate privatisation and investment projects in Lithuania (\u20ac44 million).<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised on concluding the construction contract for the new \u20ac24 million Coop logistics centre in Estonia.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised BMGS on the construction of Kakum\u00e4e yacht harbour in Estonia.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised Evervest Ltd. in a \u20ac28 million acquisition of property and leaseback transaction.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has provided legal assistance to SIA Biant in various construction projects throughout Latvia.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Data protection & IT” tab_id=”1474627489429-7-6″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636168523{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Data protection\u00a0& IT<\/h3>\n

We advise and represent clients in matter related to intellectual property, IT and data protection law. Our extensive experience manifests itself in our thorough knowledge of lawmaking and implementing technologies. Our portfolio includes successfully advised solutions never seen in practice before. We also represent clients in cases related to data protection breaches and offer advice for complying with the data protection rules.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6693″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1496734864811{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Rauno Kinkar, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nrauno.kinkar@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 56 645 629[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6823″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611937508805{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Armands Rasa, Latvia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nrasa@rer.legal<\/a>
\n+371 6 728 06 85[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6487″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611937380257{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Asta Macijauskien\u0117, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nasta.macijauskiene@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 689 943 71[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL concluded the most in-depth and thorough legal analysis of cyberspace for the Republic of Estonia and gave the government its recommendations on future regulations.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advises the international technology company STARSHIP Technologies on legal issues concerning self-driving robotic delivery vehicles.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has advised and assisted PepsiCo, Inc. regarding various data protection matters.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has worked on receiving the status of a personal data manager and the permit for the transfer of personal data to third countries.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL drafted the terms and conditions for the Estonian design furniture web-shop Furgner.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Dispute Resolution” tab_id=”1414627238322-2-8″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636168523{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Dispute Resolution<\/h3>\n

We are known for our successful and positive solutions in complicated disputes and for conducting investigation of economic crime. We represent clients in all courts and arbitrage. We have extensive experience in EU court and EU Court of Human Rights proceedings. We advise and represent clients in negotiations and always keep in mind to look for\u00a0solutions that would\u00a0prevent long and expensive court trials.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6688″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1606140528620{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Magnus Braun, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nmagnus.braun@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 6400 250[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6457″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1612123017055{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Tomas Bagdanskis , Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\ntomas.bagdanskis@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 659 844 63[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n

The Vilnius and Tallinn offices of LEXTAL represent BMGS, one of the biggest hydro-technical construction companies in the Baltic region, in the Stockholm arbitration court.<\/p>\n

The LEXTAL court team is led by Olavi-J\u00fcri Luik and represents the plaintiffs: creditor Port One Ltd in criminal proceedings along with bankruptcy registrars in civil proceedings in the so-called Autorollo dispute, one of the most high profile cases in Estonia. The pre-trial detection of matters in Autorollo and the gathering of evidence were carried out by the respective court team.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL successfully resolved a dispute between SIA Daudznozaru komp\u0101nija Daugava and AS Swedbank by achieving a favourable outcome for the former.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has successfully represented and continues to represent Stora Enso in numerous court cases in various civil law disputes.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has successfully represented Ryanair in passenger claims.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Insurance Law” tab_id=”1474627399316-3-10″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636168523{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Insurance Law<\/h3>\n

We have repeatedly been elected the best law firm in the fields of insurance law and reinsurance law. We offer our advice in insurance-related negotiations as well as creating and designing insurance relations. We have unique knowledge on how to investigate complicated insurance frauds and gather evidence, for example, with the help of the court. We also advise our clients in finding solutions for creating cross-border insurance relationships.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6673″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490712901848{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Olavi-J\u00fcri Luik, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nolavi-juri.luik@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 6400 250[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6813″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611935736223{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Justina Rama\u0161auskait\u0117, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Senior Associate
\njustina.ramasauskaite@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 622 085 86[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL successfully represented a client concerning a \u20ac0.7 million credit insurance claim.<\/p>\n

Olavi-J\u00fcri Luik is a Partner in LEXTAL and holds a PhD in Law since 2016. Olavi-J\u00fcri\u2019s dissertation focused on insurance law in all the Baltic States.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised an insurer on concluding the terms for liability insurance, home insurance, goods in transit insurance, commercial insurance and comprehensive car insurance.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL represented SIA Super Bebris regarding a large insurance case arising from a landslide.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”International relations” tab_id=”1579077589037-8-9″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

International relations<\/h3>\n

It doesn’t matter where our clients are centered – we are able to provide high quality legal services worldwide. We have offices in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In addition to the Baltic network, we are also members of MERITAS, Unilaw and TELFA. Having a wide international reach enables us to represent our clients in the best possible way both in Estonia and internationally.<\/p>\n

MERITAS – established in 1990. It is a leading alliance of independent law firms dedicated to providing a high level of legal service throughout the world through cooperation between their members.<\/p>\n

Unilaw – an international network of law firms from Europe and beyond. Unilaw was founded in 1970 and its members bring together hundreds of legal experts from thirty different countries.<\/p>\n

TELFA – Europe-wide network of independent law firms, founded in 1989. TELFA members have more than 1000 legal advisers in Europe. Through the sustained commitment of its members, TELFA has become one of the strongest alliances of independent law firms in Europe.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6663″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579077932894{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Urmas Ustav, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nurmas.ustav@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 6400 250[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6868″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1612123237482{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

J\u0101nis E\u0161envalds, Latvia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Managing Partner
\nesenvalds@rer.legal<\/a>
\n+371 672 806 85[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6457″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1612123332350{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Tomas Bagdanski, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\ntomas.bagdanskis@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 659 844 63[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Public Procurement Law” tab_id=”1414627319361-2-6″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636168523{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Public Procurement and Law<\/h3>\n

We consult and represent clients in connection with the organising, execution and contesting of public procurements. Our internationally respected experts have published publications and participated in drafting the laws in Baltics. We provide productive and time-efficient solutions. We seek to prevent problems and disputes based on our strong competence and experience in all commercial areas concerning procurements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6698″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611935168879{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Diana Minumets, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law<\/p>\n

diana.minumets@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 640 0250[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6808″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611935343881{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

J\u0101nis E\u0161envalds, Latvia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner<\/p>\n

esenvalds@rer.legal<\/a>
\n+371 672 806 85[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6462″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490712724892{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Lina \u0160ik\u0161niut\u0117-Vaitiek\u016bnien\u0117, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nlina.vaitiekuniene@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 652 135 93[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL advised the Estonian Government on preparing and conducting the procurement process for new trains for ELRON.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL assisted BMGS concerning the construction of the infrastructure for a liquefied gas terminal in Lithuania, involving public procurement, construction and contractual issues.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL advised the Estonian Government on resolving disputes over IT services.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has advised on conducting R&D projects and the application of exclusion regulations on numerous occasions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Tax Law” tab_id=”1474627407438-4-10″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636168523{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Tax Law<\/h3>\n

We advise our clients on questions of local and international taxation as well as tax planning. With our thorough preparation, extensive experience and references, we represent clients in communication with the tax authorities\u00a0and in court proceedings. We offer international solutions that are born in cooperation with professionals of different law firms and audit bodies all over the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6658″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490713254054{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Ants Karu, Estonia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nants.karu@lextal.ee<\/a>
\n+372 6400 250[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6823″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611936351593{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Armands Rasa, Latvia<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\nrasa@rer.legal<\/a>
\n+371 672 806 85[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1474884475902{margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”6497″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1540553064405{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Ar\u016bnas \u0160idlauskas, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attorney at Law \/ Partner
\narunas.sidlauskas@ilaw.legal<\/a>
\n+370 612 66 541[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL successfully represented Philip Morris in a VAT dispute. The client received a favourable judgement from the Estonian Supreme Court.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL represented the shareholders of Levicom. Shares in Levicom had been sold to Tele2 and the shares were held by a Dutch holding company prior to the sale. The court ruled in favour of LEXTAL\u2019s client.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL successfully represented the Riga city court bailiff in a dispute with the state revenue service regarding fines applied on the basis of a tax audit.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL successfully represented T.R.E.C in a VAT dispute concerning deducting the input of value added tax.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Criminal Law” tab_id=”1474627478719-6-2″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636168523{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Criminal Law<\/h3>\n

Criminal law risks are included everywhere in business activities starting from competition law and medicinal products law to environmental and securities transactions. In a criminal procedure, it is of utmost importance to obtain the advice of an attorney specialised in the given sector, since the proceedings require specific knowledge, skills and personal characteristics. We have extensive experience in successful representation of clients in cases of white-collar crime and providing advice for risk management. We represent clients in misdemeanour procedures and more complicated disputes as well as upon addressing a matter to the European Court of Human Rights.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1474636201295{margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6678″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490857199077{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Oliver N\u00e4\u00e4s, Estonia<\/h5>\n

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Armands Rasa, Latvia<\/h5>\n

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Audrius P\u0117stininkas, Lithuania<\/h5>\n

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References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL represented Lemminkainen AS and its directors in Estonia and achieved a withdrawal of the charges by the Prosecutors’ Office.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL successfully represented the shareholders of a company in Lithuania in a criminal case related to the director’s criminal liability and responsibility for company losses.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL\u2019s Riga office provided representation in criminal proceedings regarding the avoidance of declaring cash when crossing the state border. LEXTAL advised the client on criminal proceedings and achieved a reclassification of the matter to an administrative violation.<\/p>\n

In the so-called land exchange case in Estonia, LEXTAL achieved the acquittal of its client based on the unreasonable term of the procedure. LEXTAL\u2019s client was the only accused to be cleared of liability.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL provided representation in criminal proceedings regarding illegally acquired property in Latvia. LEXTAL provided defence counsel for the owner of the property, which was to be seized in proceedings regarding criminally acquired property.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Medical law” tab_id=”1588594531913-9-7″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Medical law<\/h3>\n

We advise and represent clients in medical law and legal issues in the pharmaceutical industry. We have in-depth knowledge of healthcare law and a wide range of experience in advising healthcare providers, patients, research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Our portfolio includes positively solved disputes and successfully advised solutions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6673″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588595414683{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Olavi-J\u00fcri Luik, Estonia<\/h5>\n

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Henri Ratnik, Estonia<\/h5>\n

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References<\/h3>\n

LEXTAL has successfully represented clients in cases of medical errors – both healthcare providers and patients.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has advised healthcare providers on day-to-day issues, including drafting terms of service, assisting with data protection and resolving other legal challenges.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has advised a telemedicine provider.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has assisted clients in dental insurance matters.<\/p>\n

LEXTAL has prepared health insurance terms and conditions for Estonian and foreign insurance companies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Russian Desk” tab_id=”1588594531913-9-94″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Russian Desk<\/h3>\n

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Ksenia Kravt\u0161enko<\/h5>\n

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