Practice areas

At Glimstedt, we provide dedicated banking and finance advice with a proven track record in providing high-quality legal advice to a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, private equity firms, venture capitalists, and fintech companies. Our team of experienced lawyers possesses extensive expertise in the establishment of various financial institutions, securitization, financial instruments, and capital requirements.

Competition law applies to almost every business operating in Estonia, the European Union or across borders. Restrictions of competition may lead to significant financial and legal consequences, including fines, damages claims, invalid agreements and complications in corporate transactions. We advise Estonian and international clients on competition law matters arising from commercial agreements, market entry, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.

Corporate law provides the legal framework for how companies are established, governed and operated. We advise private and public limited companies, partnerships, shareholders, management teams and investors on corporate structures, ownership arrangements and day-to-day governance.

Data protection rules apply whenever an organisation processes personal data. Compliance requires clear purposes, a valid legal basis, appropriate safeguards and documentation showing how the rules are followed in practice. We advise companies, public authorities and other organisations on GDPR compliance, data governance and privacy-related risks.

We advise companies, investors and public-sector clients on legal matters related to defence and security projects. These projects often require early coordination between procurement, licensing, contracts, funding and regulatory requirements. Our work helps clients structure projects, assess legal risks and move forward in a sector where timing, compliance and strategic decisions matter.

Glimstedt has extensive experience in resolving disputes at national and international level. We represent Estonian and foreign companies, organisations, public authorities, and state- and municipality-owned companies in commercial and administrative matters. Close cooperation between our practice groups allows us to handle disputes involving several areas of law, industries or jurisdictions. Our lawyers also have substantial experience in commercial arbitration.

We advise employers on the full lifecycle of employment relationships, from recruitment and onboarding to changes in working arrangements and termination. Our focus is on practical solutions that support efficient work organisation, clear internal structures and legally compliant decision-making. We also assist with the formalities related to employing foreign nationals, including residence and work permit matters, and provide training on employment law and workplace-related issues.

Energy and infrastructure projects involve several legal areas, including project development, land use, construction, procurement, financing and regulation. We advise developers, contractors, technical consultants, financiers, property owners and public authorities in both public- and private-sector projects. Our lawyers assist clients throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement to implementation, operation and dispute resolution.

Family and inheritance matters often involve both personal and financial considerations. We advise individuals, families and business owners on legal questions arising from relationships, separation, succession and the transfer of assets between generations. Our work covers private matters as well as situations connected with business ownership, family assets and succession planning.

We advise fintech companies, payment service providers and other financial market participants on regulatory and commercial matters where technology, financial regulation and business models meet. Our work covers licensing, regulatory structuring, payment services, digital financial products, AML and KYC requirements, cross-border services, supervisory matters and commercial agreements needed to bring financial technology products to market.

We advise gambling and gaming operators, investors and other market participants on regulatory and commercial matters where licensing, market access, advertising, payments and compliance requirements must be considered together. Our work covers online gambling and gaming regulation, AML and KYC requirements, responsible gambling, marketing restrictions, payment-related issues, supervisory proceedings and transactions in the sector.

We advise companies and rights holders on trademark protection, enforcement and disputes. Our work includes matters involving infringement of exclusive rights, conflicting trademarks, domain names and the protection of trademark portfolios in Estonia and internationally. We assist clients from initial risk assessment and negotiations to administrative proceedings and court disputes.

We advise entrepreneurs, shareholders, investors and companies on business acquisitions, mergers and other corporate transactions. Our role is to help clients structure the transaction, negotiate the terms and identify a financing solution that supports the commercial objective.

We advise contracting authorities and tenderers on public procurement, state aid and EU funding matters where transparency, timing and documentation are critical. Our work covers the preparation and review of procurement documents and tenders, assessment of procurement decisions, EU funding requirements, state aid compliance and related disputes. We focus on clear requirements, consistent procedures and practical assessment of legal risks, commercial implications and available options.

We advise investors, developers, landowners, landlords, tenants and construction companies on commercial real estate and construction matters. Our team has experience in major transactions involving retail centres, office buildings, logistics facilities and industrial properties across the Baltic region. We assist throughout the project lifecycle, from acquisition and development to leasing, construction, permitting and dispute resolution.

We advise companies, creditors, shareholders and management teams on debt adjustment, restructuring, insolvency and cross-border insolvency matters. Our experience covers both preventive restructuring and formal insolvency proceedings. We assist clients at every stage, from assessing available options and preparing applications to protecting interests in court proceedings and negotiations with creditors.

We advise carriers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, cargo owners and other businesses on the carriage of goods by road, rail, sea and air. Our work covers both national and international transport arrangements. We assist with contracts, regulatory requirements and disputes arising from transport and logistics operations.

We provide preventive advice and representation in white-collar crime matters. Our team assists companies, management board members and other individuals in criminal and administrative proceedings involving business activities. We support clients from the first internal assessment or pre-trial stage through to court proceedings.