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Navigating the ownership and export of artworks
We advised a private client on the legal aspects of owning and moving artworks across borders. This matter was significant due to the complex legal landscape concerning cultural property. It required a deep understanding of both Estonian law and relevant European Union regulations on cultural heritage and asset protection. We helped the client secure clear […]
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Public procurement dispute ends unconventionally
We represented Elisa, Estonia’s leading telecommunications services provider, in a public procurement dispute with Estonian Railways, a railway infrastructure manager, in relation to the terms of a public tender announced by the latter. In accordance with the law At the EUR 300,000 tender, Estonian Railways sought to contract a provider of landline telephone services, including […]
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There is no place for creativity in public procurement
We successfully represented the Estonian strategic design agency Identity in contesting the outcome of the public procurement “Developing an Integrated Marketing Strategy for Visiting, Living and the Business Environment in Lääne-Viru County”, organised by MTÜ Lääne-Viru Municipalities Union. Legitimate assessment The main issue in the dispute was the tender evaluation, that is, the number of […]
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Sorainen successful in representing clients in contesting financial correction decisions
We are representing several recipients of support paid from the state budget or European Union funds, in disputes with the Estonian state, represented by Riigi Tugiteenuste Keskus (State Shared Services Centre – RTK). Recovery of grants Recently, disputes over financial correction decisions by implementing entities have become an increasing trend in administrative disputes. In these […]
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Elering moving towards energy security in Estonia
Our public procurement team successfully advised and represented Elering, an independent electricity and gas system operator in Estonia, on the procurement for the reconstruction of a 330 kv overhead transmission line in the Viru 330 kv substation and Tartu 330/110 kv substation. Strategic goal of energy security for Baltic States Currently Estonia imports two thirds […]