Adept in multi-jurisdictional tax restructuring, Cobalt's team is formed of practitioners who regularly appear before tax authorities and in landmark disputes. Team leader Egon Talur provides strategic advice in contentious and non-contentious matters. Direct and indirect tax matters feature in the team's workload; described as ‘trustworthy in tax litigation‘, Karli Kütt has expertise in handling the indirect, including cases regarding VAT, excise duties and customs duties issues. The ‘extremely pragmatic‘ Tõnu Kolts is a key name in corporate taxation, international structuring, and executive compensation cases.

Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co‘s practice includes advising on VAT and income tax, as well as on niche areas such as land tax. Public tax matters and extra-judicial settlement of tax disputes also feature in the team's workload. Toomas Pikamäe, who is at the helm, represents Estonian real estate companies in disputes and also harnesses significant advisory expertise, from corporate income tax to double taxation and transfer pricing matters. Dmitri Zdobnõh has transactional experience, while disputes specialist Helena Noot is also a key name to note.

HansaLaw OÜ's team handles a range of tax-related disputes, from those involving tax authorities to those of a criminal nature. The team's non-contentious work includes advising on real estate-related tax issues and tax aspects of legal dividend income. Vahur Kivistik, Gerly Kask, Andres Past, Jüri Leppik, Tõnu Tuulas and Paavo Paal oversee the practice, and the collective is equipped to advise on the tax aspects of large-scale, high-value transactions, which are often cross-border. Clients are able to turn to Mario Rosentau for international tax issues, particularly Finnish.

Commended for its ‘in-depth knowledge of Estonian and EU tax frameworks’, Sorainen‘s team is known for its acting in landmark VAT matters, such as large VAT fraud cases. The team’s advisory work spans various jurisdictions, and it also harnesses capabilities in disputes, including administrative appeals and challenges to Estonian court claims. Kaido Künnapas oversees the team and advises key start-up clients. October 2024 team arrival Hanna Esko specialises in personal taxation. Kärt Anna Maire Kelder stands out for tax matters connected to art, philanthropy, and private clients, while Verner Silm‘s area of expertise is indirect taxation. Paul Künnap is also a noteworthy name.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)'s team has capabilities advising on the tax aspects of complex criminal cases, and stands out for its engagement in high-stakes shareholder disputes both internationally and in Estonia, acting in precedent-setting tax disputes before the Supreme Court of Estonia. Both Priit Lätt and practice head Helmut Pikmets‘ practices mirror these skills, representing clients in court at both the local and EU levels. Additionally, Pikmets is well-versed in tax analysis matters and advising on the range of transactions, from transfer pricing to income tax liability. Sergei Jegorov advises on international cases, while Dmitri Teplõhh is notable for handling tax-related misdemeanour proceedings.

WALLESS  team is well-placed to advise on regulatory matters, tax structuring, and large-scale acquisitions, as well as in matters involving Estonian tax authorities. The team advises on the tax structuring elements of private equity and M&A transactions. Rolan Jankelevitsh oversees the team and brings a wealth of knowledge in international tax law. Priit Raudsepp displays a strength in international tax planning, assisting a range of international companies in this arena. Ivo Vanasaun is a noteworthy direct tax specialist.

Ellex Raidla‘s team's workload spans the gamut of tax matters, from asset finance, to M&A transactional and corporate restructuring cases. Risto Vahimets is a key name in the team, which is helmed by Dmitri Rozenblat. Rozenblat specialises in tax and legislation cases, as well as in tax investigations and litigation. The team is experienced in advising on tax audits and also harnesses capabilities handling niche cases, including EU regulatory matters concerning the classification and taxation of food products.

RASK Attorneys-at-Law's offering is adept at handling criminal tax investigations. Practice head Villy Lopman is described by one client as a ‘leading expert in tax law in Estonia’. The group’s mandates incorporate complex investigations involving alleged tax crimes and cross-border tax schemes. The group is also well-placed to provide day-to-day tax advice, encompassing transfer pricing and regulatory compliance.

Triniti's team advises on tax aspects of restructuring and real estate, including VAT and income tax matters. Aviation and venture capital are areas of regulatory expertise across the team. Mikk Põld in particular has noteworthy regulatory expertise. Team lead Ramil Pärdi has capabilities assisting with the tax ramifications of M&A transactions. Described as ‘solutions-oriented‘, Valter Võhma is another standout practitioner in the team, especially in relation to the taxation of stock options.

WIDEN's 'trusted and reliable' team ‘ensures that tax advice is integrated into broader strategic planning’ for its clients, the list of which features regulatory authorities that the team regularly assists. In particular, team head Margus Reiland, who runs the group, is active in the regulatory sphere and displays adeptness in providing industry-specific tax advice, from advising on gambling taxation, to crypto-related VAT taxation matters. Investigations and disputes also feature in the team's workload; Armin Heinsaar is key in this regard.

Practitioners in Cuesta Law Office's team advise on VAT, international taxation, tax treaties and double taxation matters, as well as offering routine advice on customs risks, dividends and tax exemption permits. Team lead Lada Riisna is primarily known for tax disputes, an area in which the group is heavily involved, particularly those relating to financial. Eva Mägi is another key name to note for tax disputes.