Cobalt fields a deep bench of experienced corporate lawyers. The group is highly regarded for its expertise in M&A transactions, often representing clients in the financial services, energy, technology and private equity sectors in mandates. Venture capital transactions are also prominent in the team's workload, and the practice has seen an increase in work from clients in the private healthcare, defence and food innovation industries. Martin Simovart, Peeter Kutman and Kristel Raidla-Talur co-head the department. Jesse Kivisaari and Ott Aava are practitioners to note.

Ellex Raidla's team is notable for its expertise in complex corporate transactions. The group is well known for its established track record in advising on joint ventures, M&A, corporate governance and regulatory matters, often involving pan-Baltic elements. Antti Perli, who handles private equity investments, and Risto Vahimets, who assists with corporate finance issues, co-head the practice. Other key areas of instruction include acquisitions, management buy-outs and restructuring cases. Ermo Kosk, Sven Papp, Gerda Liik and Rutt Värk are other key practitioners to note.

Sorainen is perhaps best known for its expertise in handling pan-Baltic, high-value corporate transactions. M&A deals form a key area of instruction, however the team's workload includes advising on the corporate finance aspects relating to large-scale renewable energy projects and cross-border joint ventures. Toomas Prangli, Piret Jesse, Karin Madisson and Mirell Prosa are the quartet at the helm of the practice; Prosa is a key contact for start-up clients. Robin Teever is well versed in handling mandates from clients in the defence sector, and Triin Ploomipuu is a name to note for M&A transactions. Lauri Liivat left the firm in July 2025.

The team at Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co continues to assist clients from a wide range of sectors with cross-border M&A deals and merger notifications. Practice head Maivi Ots is very experienced in handling matters relating to foreign investments, which Dmitri Zdobnõh is sought after for his expertise in advising on the tax law elements of corporate cases.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)‘s practice, which is led by the quartet of Sander Kärson, Kadri Kallas, Leonid Tolstov and Indrek Ergma, has a strong foundation for assisting clients with a range of M&A transactions. The team is well known for advising international investors on cross-border mandates, as well as venture capital and private equity investment matters. The group is also well equipped to handle shareholder relations cases and corporate governance issues. The department is routinely instructed by life sciences, healthcare, real estate and energy sector entities. Mirko Kikkamägi is a practitioner to note.

WALLESS handles large-scale M&A transactions adeptly, often on a pan-Baltic basis, with the Estonian team working in tandem with the firm's Latvian and Lithuanian offices to support clients on mandates. Practice co-heads  Rolan Jankelevitsh and Kuldar-Jaan Torokoff are highly regarded M&A practitioners, and Karl-Erich Trisberg and Minni-Triin Park are well known for representing prominent international and Estonian financial institutions in corporate matters. Margus Kõiva is very experienced in assisting real estate clients with transactions, and Toomas Taube is a specialist in corporate law. Kaisa Üksik has a solid track record in advising on corporate restructurings.

KPMG Law in Estonia has notable credentials in assisting construction and food production clients with M&A transactions, as well as working alongside the firm's tax team to advise on tax structuring matters and the tax aspects of cross-border mergers. Managing partner Sten Luiga co-heads the practice with transactions expert Priit Pahapill, who joined the team in September 2025. Karin Oras left the firm in December 2024.

Under the leadership of Pirkka-Marja Poldvere, LEADELL Pilv's team is well-equipped to assist clients with corporate governance issues. The group continues to be kept busy advising on commercial and corporate agreements and contracts. Poldvere is very experienced in handling board liability matters, and managing partner Aivar Pilv is sought after for his expertise in cases involving shareholder relations. Marko Pilv 'understands the nuances of business law and corporate governance well'.

LINKLaw has a practice which is sought after by clients in the film sector for its excellent track record in assisting with pre-production agreements. The group is equally adept at advising start-ups and prominent corporations on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, including drafting service agreements and commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, and corporate transactions. Practice head Kairi Kurisoo-Pärn is very well known for handling M&A transactions. Maksim Kozlov is a practitioner to note.

Magnusson's team is well known in Estonia for assisting multinational entities with a broad range of commercial work. The group's workload includes handling shareholder agreements and corporate governance issues. Practice head Jaanus Mägi is highly regarded for his M&A expertise. Nele Laas is a name to note. Priit Pahapill left the firm in September 2025.

NJORD Law Firm is home to a team which 'combines strong local expertise with an international mindset'. The group's workload includes regulatory and compliance advice, corporate governance issues, restructuring processes and shareholder agreement matters. The department is regularly instructed by small- and mid-size businesses in mandates. Erik Salur is at the helm of the practice; he is ably supported by Henrik Link, who brings experience in handling cases concerning shareholder relations.

RASK Attorneys-at-Law has a practice which caters to clients in the financial services, energy, construction and real estate sectors in relation to corporate transactions. Ramon Rask, Karl-Kristjan Kahm and Annika Vait co-head the department. Timo Kullerkupp is highly regarded for his expertise in handling M&A deals.

Triniti‘s corporate, commercial and M&A practice has established expertise in representing a broad range of clients, ranging from start-ups to state-owned entities, in transactional matters. Siim Maripuu spearheads the department, in which Ergo Blumfeldt and transactions expert Tõnis Tamme are names to note. Karin Oras joined the team in January 2025.

With a strong presence in both Estonia and Finland, Hedman Partners is well-known for its track record in handling mandates for clients in the technology sector. Led by Kati Pino, the group routinely assists fintech companies with transactional work, and Brigitta Jõgi brings experience in advising on corporate restructurings. Merlin Seeman represents international and Estonian start-ups in a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Taavi Kõiv left the firm in March 2025.

NOVE's team continues to handle a high volume of corporate and commercial work, including restructurings, transactional matters and shareholder issues. Laura Raadik heads up the practice.

At WIDEN, the team has a solid track record in advising on the regulatory compliance aspects of M&A transactions, as well as handling due diligence, share purchase agreements and contractual matters. Kristi Sild and Ants Karu co-head the practice; Karu is well-known for assisting with the tax aspects of M&A deals. The client roster includes prominent Estonian companies in the financial services, insurance, and fintech sectors. Martin Nikolajev is a name to note.