Ellex Raidla, a member of Ellex – Baltic circle of legal excellence, is one of the most established law firms in Estonia, founded in 1993. The firm has been involved in nearly all the major M&A and financing transactions as well as landmark disputes that have taken place in Estonia. The firm’s lawyers are very active in legislative drafting and have participated in the drafting of more than 40 laws in Estonia.
At Ellex offices in Tallinn (Ellex Raidla), Riga (Ellex Klavins), and Vilnius (Ellex Valiunas), 250+ lawyers with top competencies work in an integrated manner in specialised teams to support the firms’ clients across all business sectors.
Being a full-service law firm, Ellex provides consultations in all areas of business law and has extensive experience in Energy, Transport, and Digital Services (please see the list of all services HERE).
Ellex has been repeatedly recognized as the Baltic Law Firm of the Year by IFLR Europe, Who’s Who Legal, Managing IP EMEA Awards, and The Lawyer. The firm also consistently achieves TOP Tier rankings in leading international legal directories, including Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000.
Key contacts
Representatives of our firm are connected to the following SIGs
SIGs facilitate the identification of expert lawyers in a given field and promote knowledge management between the member firms. They share information and establish relationships so are fun and informative. SIGs regularly hold conference calls and most meet once a year kindly hosted by one of the member firms.
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Competition
The Competition SIG is convened by Richard Ryan of Arthur Cox. Lawyers in this group have experience in competition law, public procurement and state aids. The SIG seeks to educate its members in competition law and to encourage referral of work and exchange of information on the way in which the rules are interpreted in the different jurisdictions.
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M&A/Corporate
The Corporate SIG is a group of lawyers from member firms throughout Europe. The SIG is convened by Risto Vahimets of Ellex Raidla. Lawyers in this group have experience in private and public M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions and joint ventures and other business alliances.
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Employment
Lawyers in the group advise on all aspects of employment and labour law, from non-contentious drafting of contracts and policies and advising on day-to-day employment issues, to representing clients in employment litigation, whether that relates to contractual disputes, dismissals or discrimination claims. The SIG is convened by Ben Smith at Charles Russell Speechlys.
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Restructuring and Insolvency
Restructuring and Insolvency SIG covers all aspects of turnaround and restructuring advice in the context of financial distress and insolvency. Through an exchange around financial restructuring, industry specific crisis topics, restructuring and insolvency schemes and distressed M&A we cover a variety of topics where our well experienced experts from different countries share their best practices, case studies and keep up with new developments.
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Business Development & Marketing
The BD&M SIG brings together law firm business development and marketing professionals to discuss best practice on a broad range of issues and create new touchpoints across the network’s member firms.
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Our Locations
Find our office locations across Europe
Ellex Raidla Advokaadibüroo OÜ, Ahtri, Tallinn, Estonia
Ellex Klavins, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela, Central District, Riga, Latvia
Ellex Valiunas, Jogailos gatvė, Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania
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Celebrating Member Firms’ Success at Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2024
AEL celebrates member firms' success at Mergermarket Europe Awards 2024
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The Lawyer European Awards 2024: Shortlist
Congratulations to the AEL member firms shortlisted for The Lawyer European Awards 2024!
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Risto turned 50!
The Association of European Lawyers wishes our Secretary General, Risto, a very happy 50th birthday!
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