marge.manniko@lextal.ee
+372 51 04 475 | LinkedIn

Marge has been a member of the Estonian Bar Association since 2002 and is specialised in transaction and company law, as well as real estate and construction law. Marge has vast experience in advising entrepreneurs in different acquisition, expropriation and transfer transactions and also in entering large-scale designing and build contracting contracts.

Marge has acted as an arbitrator in the Court of Arbitration of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a dispute settlement committee in disputes arising from (DAB) FIDIC contracts. Marge has extensive experience in consulting on complicated real estate transactions. In her free time, Marge likes to play tennis.

ullar.talviste@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250

Üllar is the soul of our bureau and one of its founders. He is unquestionably one of the best known and most decorated attorneys in Estonia, has sat as Chairman of the Estonian Bar Association and participated in many important court actions in Estonia and abroad.
Üllar is one of the most valued experts of penal power and arbitral proceedings of Estonia, and his working experience in the field of legislation is close to 40 years. As one of the founders of the Estonian Reserve Officers’ Association, a member of the Board of Governors of the Estonian Academy of Arts for several years and a representative of the Estonian Bar Association to CCBE, he is also socially active. Üllar graduated from the Institute of law of the University of Tartu in 1979.

ants.karu@lextal.ee
+372 50 625 95 | LinkedIn

Ants is one of the top experts in tax and company law in Estonia. He is one of the founders of LEXTAL and has been a member of the Board of the Estonian Bar Association (2010-2016). He is currently member of the Tax Law Committee at Estonian Bar Association and has remarkable experience in advising on concluding international transactions.

He is also the Honorary Legal Adviser to the British Ambassador to Estonia. Ants graduated from the University of Tartu in 1994 and in his free time likes to stay in shape by playing golf, cycling and orienteering.

urmas.ustav@lextal.ee
+372 50 48 341 | LinkedIn

Urmas is a founder of LEXTAL and one of the most valued private, commercial and bankruptcy law specialists in Estonia; he represents clients in court and advises on concluding transactions. Urmas has represented clients in several disputes that have significantly shaped both Estonian and international legal practice.

Urmas is Chairman of the professional suitability assessment committee of the Bar Association and was nominated Attorney of the Year 2014 in the Organisation Category by the Bar Association. In his free time, Urmas engages in the Lions charity movement and plays tennis.

kristi.sild@lextal.ee
+372 51 17 727 | LinkedIn

Kristi has been an attorney since 1998 and is a partner at LEXTAL. She is member of the Employment Law committee of the Estonian Bar Association.

Kristi mainly operates with corporate and employment law. Additionally to advising M&A transactions and different investment structures (incl bond issues), Kristi is specialized to legal questions related to non-banking financial services. Also, she has long-time experience in advising companies in maritime and ocean fishing activity areas. She has assisted clients in many transactions related to vessels (acquiring, charter agreements etc), has helped to bring several ships under Estonian flag and has represented the interests of Estonian companies in international fishing organizations. She has represented clients in the proceedings of the European Court of Justice.

Kristi is inspired by art and talented people, she is a founding member of the Art Museum of Estonia Friends of Art Society.

alar.urm@lextal.ee
+372 50 10 167 | LinkedIn

Alar has been a member of Estonian Bar Association since 2007. Alar is one of the most recognised specialists in Estonia on insurance law, judicial proceedings and public procurement law, and he consults clients in all main areas of law.

During his 12 years at the Ministry of Finance, Alar led different departments and participated in developing important legislation, incl. the Motor Insurance Act. Alar has over 20 years of experience in the representation of clients in legal proceedings and has consulted clients in the execution of transactions and public procurements that have involved hundreds of millions of euro. Alar has also lectured on insurance law and competition law.

olavi-juri.luik@lextal.ee
+372 50 97 543 | LinkedIn

Olavi-Jüri is a specialist of court actions and insurance law with extensive experience. He is a partner at LEXTAL. He is a recognised lector of insurance law. Many major insurance disputes have been solved with his participation. As an attorney, he has represented several insurance companies and prepared dozens of insurance standard terms and conditions.

Olavi-Jüri is the only person in Estonia who has defended a doctoral thesis on insurance law. He also has vast experience in advising and representing clients in cases related to the investigation and resolution of complicated economic crimes.

oliver.naas@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Oliver is a trial lawyer who mainly specialises in criminal law. Oliver is considered one of the most influential Estonian attorneys at law. Clients highly value Oliver’s determination and courage in representing their interest. His colleagues value his pragmatic spirit, rationality and speed in reaching the best possible result.

An honest criminal proceeding guaranteeing fundamental rights is Oliver’s commitment; to this end, he also works as a lecturer at the University of Tartu and often publishes opinion articles.

margus.reiland@lextal.ee
+372 56 905 001 | LinkedIn

Margus Reiland is an attorney specialised in tax law, competition law and administrative law and he represents clients in court and out of court. Margus has vast experience in tax disputes, tax planning issues and international taxation issues. His advice on tax and competition law issues has been essential in the implementation of many mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.

Margus has a master’s degree from the University of Tartu (cum laude) and he has also honed his skills internationally. Margus participates actively in the work of the Bar Association and is the member of its Competition Law Committee.

magnus.braun@lextal.ee
+372 52 60 665 | LinkedIn

Magnus is an expert in civil proceedings and a recognised trial lawyer. Magnus’ ability to present complicated problems in an easily understandable way has repeatedly garnered recognition from clients and colleagues as well as judges.

Magnus is also active as a trustee in bankruptcy. His thorough knowledge of bankruptcy law and the trust of his colleagues were the reasons Magnus was elected to be a member of the Board of the Estonian Chamber of Bailiffs and Trustees in Bankruptcy in 2015.

kristi.rande@lextal.ee
+372 51 50 091 | LinkedIn

Kristi has extensive knowledge and remarkable practical experience in the field of criminal law. 13 years of working experience in the Prosecutor’s Office has given Kristi an indispensable ability to sense the essence of legal and procedural issues from the point of view of both the prosecution and defense and thereby offer efficient solutions and strong representation in judicial proceedings, where necessary.

Kristi has been a member of the Estonian Bar Association since 2014. Kristi is also the president of the Estonian Dance Sport Association and a devoted admirer of competitive dance and a sporty lifestyle.

diana.minumets@lextal.ee
+372 51 86 376 | LinkedIn

Diana is an attorney at law specialised in the fields of public procurement and court actions. Diana has extensive experience in representing clients and tenderers in the dispute settlement committee, and in organising and conducting procurement procedures. She is also a valued specialist of the fields of data protection, business and contractual law and infrastructure.

Diana is a co-author of one of the most important books published in the field of procurement – “Public Procurement Law”. She has also published procurement related articles in the media and in judicial literature. She is also a recognised lecturer who has spoken at different procurement trainings and at the internal trainings of state authorities.

veli.kraavi@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Veli Kraavi has been working as an attorney since 1995. Prior to that he was active in the banking sector.

Veli is undoubtedly one of the best specialists of insolvency law in Estonia. His strength lies in his extremely extensive practical experience in addition to his very thorough knowledge of theory. Courts have appointed him trustee in bankruptcy almost 800 times. He also has a lot of experience in working as a reorganisation adviser and liquidator. He is intrigued by challenging work – major property recovery cases in bankruptcy proceedings and investigating complex business-related crimes as a trustee in bankruptcy. However, professionally he finds the most satisfaction in cases where a struggling parent company can be rehabilitated and brought out of difficulties.

Veli sees the big picture even in very complicated circumstances, he is able to quickly map out the situation for the customer and develop an optimal plan of action.
In his free time he finds joy in small things – he loves to travel, spends a lot of time in nature and enjoys art and fine wines.

katrin.orav@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Katrin is an attorney-at-law specialising in litigation. She has been working as an attorney since 2006 and is a member of the Board of the Estonian Bar Association.

Katrin has wide-ranging experience particularly in settling civil disputes, corporate matters and in advising customers on issues concerning family law both in court as well as out of court. She was the head of the Family Law Committee of the Bar Association from 2013 to 2016, and advised parents on family law matters within the framework of the “Good Advice to Families with Children” partnership between the Estonian Union of Child Welfare and the Bar Association. Before re-joining LEXTAL in 2017 Katrin worked for a year as a chief legal officer for a bank in foundation.

She likes to spend her free time in nature and doing sports.

piia.raide@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Piia is a recognised public procurement law attorney. She is a co-author of one of the most important books published in the field of procurement – “Public Procurement Laws” and has represented both tenderers as well as contractors in several procurement disputes. Piia has also consulted local municipalities in carrying out water management projects and infrastructure renovation projects funded from the European Union, incl. the organisation of public procurements. Piia is also experienced in the fields of contract law, real estate law and judicial proceedings. Piia obtained her master’s degree in law at the University of Tartu.

margus.poola@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Margus is an expert in contact and private international law, and he has advised on the conclusion of important transactions and represented clients as an attorney in different complicated legal disputes. He has comprehensive experience in advising construction entrepreneurs through the whole constructing process. Margus is interested in the legal issues in the fields of IT and technology.

Margus has been a lecturer of private law and technology law at Tallinn Law School of Tallinn University of Technology, where he has taught subjects in the fields of contract law, private international law and international commercial law. Margus has also taught subjects in the fields of international sales law and contract law at the Law Faculty of University of Tartu. In his scientific research, Margus studies how to use technology in solving legal issues.

kart.saar@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Kärt Saar has been a member of Estonian Bar Association since 2014. As an experienced public procurement law specialist, Kärt has advised on the execution of transactions and public procurements that have involved tens of millions of euro. Kärt has successfully represented clients in many court actions related to public procurement, insurance, construction and civil law.

Kärt obtained her master’s degree from the law faculty of the University of Tartu in 2014 and has developed her knowledge during 2010-2011 at the University of Konstanz in Germany. Kärt has practical experience from different Estonian state authorities, including the Ministry of Justice, Chancellor of Justice office and the Supreme Court of Estonia. In her free time, Kärt likes reading and skiing in the mountains.

ave-ly.kasi@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Ave-Ly assists clients in the fields of Corporate, Tax and Contract Law and represents clients in Civil Procedure.

In 2018 Ave-Ly obtained her Master’s Degree in Law at the Law Faculty of the University of Tartu. In 2017, Ave-Ly won the moot court competition organized by the Estonian Moot Court Association, also winning the title of the authors of the best-written paper with her team. Ave-Ly has also attended the Salzburg Summer University of Private Law.

The main motivators for Ave-Ly are teamwork and challenges. She also loves learning different languages. In the upper secondary school, she completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma in English and had also learned, for example, Norwegian, Spanish and French.

rauno.kinkar@lextal.ee
+372 56 645 629 | LinkedIn

Rauno’s main area of work as an attorney is in resolving disputes in civil proceedings focusing on legal issues related to IT solutions and smart technologies. Rauno is the author of the first Estonian broad-based and legal theoretical approach to self-driving vehicles. Looking for and finding a modern and functional solution for a client is what inspires Rauno.

Rauno is a member of the Estonian Reserve Officers’ Association and belongs to the council of the Foundation for Future Technologies. His legal knowledge originates from the University of Tartu and in his free time Rauno likes to sail around Tallinn Bay and play discgolf or tennis.

rainer.ratnik@lextal.ee
+372 56 908 500 | LinkedIn

According to Art. 40 (3) of the Bar Association Act, an of counsel does not provide legal services.

henri.ratnik@lextal.ee
+372 5621 2613 | LinkedIn

Henri mainly operates in the field of IT law by advising LEXTAL’s attorneys as a lawyer in different legal matters relating to various IT solutions, intellectual property and the protection of personal information (incl. the GDPR).

In 2017, Henri graduated with a master’s degree from the School of Law of the University of Tartu, and he completed further training in 2016-2017 at the University of Aarhus in Denmark. In 2018, Henri graduated (cum laude) with an additional master’s degree in the field of IT law from the University of Tartu. Before joining LEXTAL, Henri worked at another legal firm.

Henri has also participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot competition, and he actively participated in the ELSA Estonia law students’ society.

In his work, Henri values accuracy and thoroughness. In his free time, Henry enjoys music.

kadi.saluste@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Kadi acquired her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Tartu and is currently acquiring her Master of Laws degree at the Department of Law of the University of Tartu. Kadi has been working at LEXTAL since autumn 2017 and she mainly assists LEXTAL’s attorneys in litigation and in the field of bankruptcy law.

In 2017, Kadi won the moot court competition organized by the Estonian Moot Court Society, thereat also earning the title of the best co-author of a written submission with her team.

In her work, Kadi strives to be surrounded by good people and to have the opportunity to test herself. In her free time, Kadi loves to spend her time by playing floorball.

sirle.karu@lextal.ee
+372 55 23 789 | LinkedIn

Sirle is a family law specialist with substantial experience. She also has specific experience in the non-profit sector and has participated as a founder at several organisations where she is still active as a member of the board.

Sirle graduated from the University of Tartu in 1995 and her thesis was awarded the II prize at the Open Estonian Foundation competition of judicial research works. Sirle has been a member of the Bar Association since 1995. In addition to her volunteer work in different non-profit organisations, Sirle is also engaged in figure skating, cycling, gardening and crafts.

pie.laanemets@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Pie was awarded a master’s degree by the Faculty of Law of the University of Tartu in 2008, and in her master’s dissertation she focused on the interpretation of case law pertaining to enforcement proceedings. She has long-term experience with several law offices and assists attorneys by solving problems related to enforcement and insolvency proceedings.

Pie likes to spend her free time with her family and cycle or ski with them.

martin.nikolajev@lextal.ee
+372 6400 265 | LinkedIn

Martin has acquired his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Tartu and is currently acquiring his Master of Laws degree at the Department of Law of the University of Tartu. Martin has been working at LEXTAL since winter 2018 and mainly assists LEXTAL’s attorneys in the field of bankruptcy and food law.

He has participated in the European Law Moot Court competition and has been an active member of the law students’ association ELSA. In addition, Martin took part in the Vienna summer law school on dispute resolution.

In his free time, Martin enjoys photography, reading and listening to music.

kaie.myller@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250

Kaie is a considerate and positive person who is always ready to help. She graduated from the Tallinn School of Economics as a legal assistant and is continuing her education at the University of Tallinn studying administrative arrangement and business administration. Kaie has previously worked for various law firms and offices. She spends her free time playing football and disc golf, and cooking.

andera.lohmus@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Andera is a valued and trusted member of the LEXTAL team who helps clients and assists attorneys in their everyday work. Andera has obtained applied higher education at the Tallinn School of Economics and improved her knowledge at different companies.

marge.saarela@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250

Marge deals with the administrative issues of the bureau, training and assists attorneys in their everyday work. Marge has work experience in several law offices and has substantial experience in this line of work.

kristel.niine@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Kristel is LEXTAL’s accountant and is responsible for the commercial and administrative matters being in order and running smoothly. Kristel has vast experience in the accounting field.

katrin.soom@lextal.ee
+372 6400 250 | LinkedIn

Katrin is a cheerful and friendly member of LEXTAL support team who helps clients and attorneys with her everyday work.

Katrin is currently on a longer vacation.

armands.jaunzars@lextal.lv
+371 2640 6178 | LinkedIn

Armands is the co-founder and managing partner of LEXTAL Riga office. With the primary specialisation in construction law and white-collar criminal law, Armands has more than 15 years of experience in advising clients on corporate and commercial law matters.

Armands has assisted the World Bank experts in the State Revenue Service modernisation project, has acted as a local legal expert in the Latvian court system improvement project and gained substantial experience in banking law as a corporate counsel in one of the leading banks in Latvia.

juris.raudzeps@lextal.lv
+371 2947 4828 | LinkedIn

Juris is one of the founders and partners of Law Firm LEXTAL. Before founding LEXTAL, he worked for the intrernational construction company Skanska. Juris has also worked as a certified insolvency administrator for more than eight years. On a daily basis, Juris is engaged in litigation cases, intellectual property issues, labour law and contract law.

livita.lane@lextal.lv
+371 6728 3391 | LinkedIn

Livita is a senior lawyer at LEXTAL Riga office specialising in immigration, commercial and bankruptcy law. Livita obtained a BA degree in Law from the University of Latvia and well European and International Law at University of Lisbon, faculty of Law (Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal).

dace.mikelsone@lextal.lv
+371 6728 3391 | LinkedIn

Dace is a senior lawyer at the LEXTAL Riga office and mainly specialises in international trade, administrative, litigation and criminal law. Dace studied European and International Law at International University Concordia Audentes (Estonia) and obtained a BA in Law from the University of Latvia. Dace has also participated in the European Law Moot Court Competition and studied at the Tenth Savaria International Summer University, Koszeg, Hungary. Before joining the LEXTAL Riga office, Dace worked as a judicial assistant and also gained experience in the field of public procurement by working in the public administration sector.

anastasija.rjabuha@lextal.lv
+371 29578159

Anastasija is a Senior lawyer at the LEXTAL Riga office and mainly specializes in civil and commercial law, as well as in litigation. Anastasija has gained professional magister degree and qualification of the lawyer. Before Anastasija joined LEXTAL Riga office, she obtained legal experience working at the Supreme Court of Latvia for different positions, and as a lawyer at the sworn attorneys at law office and one of the largest credit institutions of Latvia.

andrejs.liepins@lextal.lv
+371 26610729 | LinkedIn

Andrejs is a Senior Lawyer at the LEXTAL Riga office and has obtained a Master’s degree and a lawyer’s qualification at the University of Latvia. His specialization is administrative law, especially tax law, where Andrejs has gained significant experience working for the State Revenue Service as a chief lawyer and representing an institution in the Administrative Court. Thereby he manages the legal details that are essential and decisive for representing clients in administrative matters, including tax law, in particular in matters with the State Revenue Service.

guna.heidemane@lextal.lv
+371 6728 3391 | LinkedIn

Guna is LEXTAL’s office administrator. She has extensive experience in working with people, will always greet you with a smile and is always happy to help if you have any questions. Before joining the LEXTAL team, Guna worked in a police office as an agreement inspector, in the private sector as a project manager and as a deputy director in IT issues in an educational institution. Guna has also organised and led free computer training courses for seniors in 2013 in the course of Lattelecom social initiative “Connect Latvia!”.

lina@lextal.lt
+370 5210 2733 | LinkedIn

Lina is the managing partner of LEXTAL in Lithuania. She graduated from the Law Faculty of Vilnius University and completed further academic training in Sweden, Netherlands and Czech Republic.

The main specialization areas are company law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Extensive experience in legal practice is collected through years in managing teams of lawyers and advising clients on large real estate acquisitions, construction projects, including their financing, transfer and lease. Lina has successfully represented clients in negotiations, provided consultations in concluding various contracts: transfer and acquisition of assets, businesses and shares, investment, construction contracts and others.

andrius@lextal.lt
+370 5210 2733 | LinkedIn

Andrius Šukys is an attorney at law at LEXTAL in Vilnius. Andrius graduated from the Law faculty of Vilnius University and completed subsequent training in France. His legal practice focuses on corporate matters, privatisation of the state property, construction and territory planning law. He is experienced in employment law, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising clients in various real estate development and commercial projects, litigation. Andrius is a skilled tennis player and enjoys snowboarding.

vilius.malinauskas@lextal.lt
+370 5210 2733 | LinkedIn

Vilius is an attorney at law at LEXTAL in Vilnius. Vilius’s expertise is focused on the legal aspects of real estate projects, litigation and assisting clients on day-to-day corporate, employment and commercial contracts issues.

arunas.sidlauskas@lextal.lt
+370 5210 2733 | LinkedIn

Arūnas Šidlauskas is an attorney at law in law firm LEXTAL. He specialises in tax law and tax disputes and his practical experience in the area of law exceeds 20 years. In 1995 Arunas Šidlauskas started practising in Lithuania as a tax consultant with Arthur Andersen (one of the Big Six at that time), and then he was in charge of the Legal and Tax Department at Grant Thornton Baltic for 11 years. Arunas has accumulated vast experience by consulting clients about directly applicable taxes, tax planning, pricing strategies and corporate law, also representing his clients at the courts of law. Arunas regularly publishes articles in specialised periodicals for tax experts, auditors and accountants. In his free time Arunas enjoys muay thai.

tadas.vilcinskas@lextal.lt
+370 5210 2733 | LinkedIn

Tadas Vilčinskas is an associate at LEXTAL and has 10 years of legal practice in various institutions and companies. During his nearly 3 years of legal practice in LEXTAL, Tadas has been involved in various legal international and local projects, prepared numerous consultations for clients in the field of competition law, employment law, commercial law, public procurement and other areas, and he has represented clients in courts and other institutions. In addition to his legal practice, Tadas is a proud member of the Lithuanian lawyer’s tennis club, Lithuanian Young Bar Association and Vilnius Rotary Club.

santa.janickiene@lextal.lt
+370 616 26789 | LinkedIn

Santa Janickienė is a lawyer in Vilnius office who specializes in the field of personal data protection law. She also constantly deepens her knowledge and gives legal advice on labor law, intellectual property law and other areas. Santa has acquired Master‘s degree in Vilnius University, Faculty of Law (specialization in commercial law). In her spare time Santa likes to study the history of art and spend active leisure with her family.

agne@lextal.lt
+370 5210 2733 | LinkedIn

Agnė is an administrator at the Lextal law firm, who helps clients and attorneys with their everyday work.