Our aim in each of these agreements is to anticipate issues which may arise in the ongoing business relationship. Our experience facilitates identification of issues which may cause disruptive and expensive disputes and resolution of such issues. Although Estonia s taxation policy is one of the most liberal in Europe and foreign clients, businesses and individuals need advice regarding tax strategies and planning. Our tax lawyers advise corporate clients and other professional firms on the entirety of Estonian direct and indirect taxation, as well as on the Estonian aspects of international tax structures, including the application of relevant double tax treaties and the impact of EU directives. We represent institutional investors, commercial banks and governmental agencies in a wide variety of financing issues in this area.
Securities laws impact individuals and companies in different ways.
We help our clients through the complex framework of laws to take advantage of innovative financing opportunities. Even mergers and acquisitions can involve hidden securities issues. The privatisation process of Estonian state enterprises has been very successful and is coming to an end in few years time. Our attorneys represent both local and foreign investors and assist them in negotiating and executing agreements with the Estonian Privatisation Agency as well as with local authorities. More and more attention is paid to environmental issues in Estonia.