Piret Lappert
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About me
I am a counsel and have been part of our Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, and Employment practice since 2007. I focus on M&A, venture capital, and corporate restructuring and support clients with everyday corporate matters.
Throughout my career, I have advised major institutional and private investors on M&A transactions across various industries, including IT startups and established companies. I am dedicated to helping our clients succeed by ensuring their businesses comply with legal requirements. I have led our regional M&A practice group and contribute to know-how development.
Additionally, I am a member of our Life Sciences & Healthcare and Finance & Insurance sector groups, with significant transactions in these areas.
Professional highlights
All stages covered. I have worked on company acquisitions and joint ventures, participating in every stage of a transaction. This includes negotiating letters of intent, conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and assisting with both closing and post-closing matters to ensure smooth integration.
Resolving consumer disputes. Before joining Sorainen, I spent nine years at another law firm, where I co-chaired the consumer dispute resolution committee of the Estonian Consumer Protection Board.
Historic transactions. I have been part of many landmark merger cases in the Baltics. Notably, I was involved in the merger of Nordea and DNB to create Luminor bank. I also provided comprehensive legal assistance to PZU in acquiring Baltic insurers from RSA Insurance Group and advised Mehiläinen, the leading private provider of healthcare and social services in Finland, on acquiring healthcare and dental care providers Qvalitas Arstikeskus and Unimed Grupp in Estonia.
Expertise in M&A. With extensive experience in M&A, I understand the transaction cycle and client needs at different stages. With extensive experience in M&A, I understand the transaction cycle and client needs at different stages. I also mentor younger colleagues by involving them in projects and giving internal lectures on M&A topics.
Academic background
- University of Tartu, Estonia (MA in Law)
- University of Tartu, Estonia (BA in Law)
I am a member of
- Estonian Bar Association
Deals & Cases
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IK Partners sells Carspect Group to TÜV SÜD
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Gjensidige sells its business in the Baltics
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Silmäasema acquires 25-year-old Estonian chain of optical stores
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Viatris implements structural changes in the Baltics
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Straumann Group acquires Med Grupė’s businesses in the Baltics
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