Cobalt‘s full-service competition law practice is home to a team with ‘thorough understanding of regulatory and competition frameworks‘. Elo Tamm, who leads the team, specialises in competition law matters, with a solid track record in representing clients in regulated sectors, such as energy and waste management, in mandates. Mart Blöndal is well-versed in handling complex state aid cases, often representing clients in proceedings before the European Commission. Rauno Ligi, who was promoted to the partnership in June 2025, is sought after for his expertise in EU law and contentious matters.

Led by Martin Mäesalu, the Estonian competition law team at Ellex Raidla works closely with the firm’s wider Baltic network to support clients on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. Multi-jurisdictional merger control cases and merger filings are core areas of strength for the group, which also fields expertise in state aid issues. Mäesalu is highly regarded for his experience in handling energy-related state aid matters, and Miikael Tuus is a key contact for merger clearance work. Kevin Gerretz acts on abuse of dominance cases. The department is also well known for assisting with investigations by the Estonian Competition Authority.

The competition law team at Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co draws on the strength of the firm's wider international network to advise private and state-owned entities on a range of competition law matters. Cross-border cases are prominent in the group's workload, often involving complex state aid and merger control matters as well as abuse of dominance cases. Merger clearance work is prominent in team lead Risto Rüütel's practice, and Margit Lahevee combines strong regulatory knowledge with expertise in litigation in order to support clients on contentious matters at the intersection of competition law and public law.

At Sorainen, the competition group stands out for its extensive knowledge in merger control, state aid, prohibited agreements and investigations work. The team is equally adept at representing clients in disputes before the Estonian Competition Authority. Kaupo Lepasepp focuses on abuse of dominance matters, and Lise-Lotte Lääne is well-known for her expertise in assisting healthcare and life sciences entities with competition law issues. Lepasepp and Lääne co-head the practice alongside IT and telecoms expert Mihkel Miidla. Piibe Lehtsaar has experience in merger control matters.

Public sector contracting matters form the pillar of NOVE‘s practice, with the team routinely acting as counsel to governmental institutions on mandates. The group is equally strong in assisting with the competition law aspects of large-scale public procurement projects, often for Estonian companies in the IT, healthcare, retail, energy and construction industries. Other key areas of instruction include advising on non-compete obligations in shareholder agreements and competition law aspects relating to share purchase and commercial agreements. EU law expert Mari Past is very experienced in handling merger control cases, and co-heads the team with public law expert Mart Parind. Veikko Puolakainen is a name to note for contentious cases.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) is well-versed in handling multi-jurisdictional competition law mandates. The group draws on the strength of the firm's pan-Baltic presence to support clients on cross-border work, often involving compliance issues and state aid matters. Practice head Triinu Järviste has an excellent reputation for representing clients before the European Commission and the European Court of Justice in state aid matters, as well as assisting Estonian companies with investigations and private enforcement actions.

Triniti‘s experience in the competition law realm includes state aid matters and cartel investigations. At the helm of the practice is competition law expert Tanel Kalaus, who has an excellent reputation for handling complex disputes. Sandor Elias is a key practitioner to note, with a solid track record in representing clients in the energy sector in mandates.

At WALLESS, the group continues to be kept busy representing clients in regulated industries in complex competition law matters. The team brings experience in competition compliance issues, often acting for real estate, energy, defence, and food and beverage sector companies in mandates. Practice head Kaisa Üksik routinely acts as counsel to clients concerning the structuring of business operations in compliance with competition law, and Liina Käis fields expertise in state aid law and antitrust matters. Linda Merileid Tilk's workload includes assisting with merger control issues relating to M&A transactions.

The team at RASK Attorneys-at-Law is perhaps best known for its expertise in state aid analysis, however the group is equally strong in representing clients in related litigation. Abuse of dominance matters form a key area of instruction. Practice head Tarmo Peterson fields experience in advising on state aid compliance matters, among other areas.