aadress: C.R. Jakobsoni 14,
10128 Tallinn, Estonia

phone: + 372 600 9920
fax: + 372 600 9921
GSM: + 372 508 9920

e-mail: phlaw@phlaw.ee

2011

Banking and finance

A leader in the maritime sector, Pohla & Hallmägi has comprehensive finance capability, attracting one of the Baltic’s largest financial institutions and a major government body as regular clients. Two of the firm’s four partners, Asko Pohla and Juri Ploom advise in this area.

Corporate and M&A

Jüri Ploom at Pohla & Hallmägi is an experienced professional, assisting a global pharmaceutical with corporate matters and representing a number of Scandinavian companies on various acquisitions.

Dispute resolution

Pohla & Hallmägi has an international reputation for arbitration and litigation, due mainly to its profile in maritime law. However, it also handles a decent caseload of other matters, such as acting for some major financial institutions in litigation and insolvency matters, and a case before the ECJ on behalf of a drug company. Asko Pohla is a well-known arbitrator.

EU and competition

Senior associate Martin Männik at Pohla & Hallmägi has a growing profile and client list, including at least two global pharmaceuticals, advising one on competition issues before the ECJ. Support from the firm’s heavyweight litigators is on hand for contentious work.

IP, IT and telecoms

Pohla & Hallmägi counts a number of technology companies among its clients, for example, a global technology consulting and software development company, and recently advised a Finnish listed IT company on establishing a subsidiary in Estonia.

Real estate and construction

A strong team at Pohla & Hallmägi includes real estate practitioner Jüri Ploom, who regularly advises Scandinavian, Finnish and UK clients on commercial and residential developments, such as new skyscrapers planned for Tallinn. Meanwhile, Andres Hallmägi and Toivo Viilup are in demand for their construction expertise, particularly in disputes.

Shipping and transport

Asko Pohla at Pohla & Hallmägi is an established and leading figure in the Estonian shipping arena, prominent in most of the vessel arrest disputes in the country. Together with Toivo Viilup, the pair act for oil transportation companies, major ports, surveyors and a railroad operator. Matters included advising on pollution and tort actions in Estonian territorial waters.

Tax

Senior associate Taimar Ehrlich has a solid tax caseload at Pohla & Hallmägi, acting for companies and individuals in tax matters including disputes. The firm recently represented a client in a €2.55m excise claim.

2010

Banking and finance

Pohla & Hallmägi offer respected expertise in Jüri Ploom, whose mix of insolvency expertise and track record in acting for significant financial institutions in the Baltic states, including trophy client Hansabank, and includes experience in handling applications to the European Development Fund.

Corporate and M&A

Pohla & Hallmägi acted on the exit of a world leading British pharmaceuticals company. Restructurings for Estonian construction companies have kept Toivo Viilup and Jüri Sirel busy.

EU and competition

Pohla & Hallmägi has a broad commercial EU and competition law practice, including public procurement disputes, for whom it acts for infrastructure clients, or in representing a Danish pharmaceutical company against the State Agency of Medicines and the ECJ. Martin Männik is the key contact.

IP, IT and telecoms

Pohla & Hallmägi have a real diversity of clients in this field, acting for a major wine and spirits retailer, British and Danish pharmaceutical companies, and technology and telecoms companies. Andres Hallmägi is the main contact.

Real estate and construction

Pohla & Hallmägi has a strong team of associates in this area, under the guidance of Asko Pohla and Andres Hallmägi. Recent transactions included acting for local property developers on their property portfolios, public infrastructure disputes, construction company referrals, (including on liability issues). The firm´s work for construction companies also had a strong corporate restructuring element.

Shipping and transport

Pohla & Hallmägi acts for a number of regional and Baltic shipyards, both in contractual disputes, as well as negotiating vessel building contracts. Asko Pohla represented surveyors, loss adjusters and claims managers in several maritime disputes, whilst ship arrests remain popular. Multinational disputes in Sweden and Poland for port and shipyard concerns display cross-border acumen.

Tax

Pohla & Hallmägi provides tax advice alongside the firm´s general litigation, corporate and commercial work, which has seen advice on the reorganisation and departure of foreign subsidiaries from Estonia, as well as construction corporate restructuring. Taimar Ehrlich practices in this area.

2009

Banking and Finance

Pohla & Hallmägi acts for Hansabank, one of the largest financial institutions in the Baltics, which the firm is advising on the refinancing of a major residential property developer. Partners Jüri Ploom and Toivo Viilup lead the practice while the firm as a whole is´ easy to communicate with, which increases their value even more ´ says a client.

Coprorate and M&A

Pohla & Hallmägi acts for domestic and international companies on acquisitions and other corporate matters. It is advising a government body on the repurchase of shares in a private company from foreign investors. The firm ´ provides a high-quality service ´, says a client.

EU and Competition

Martin Männik at Pohla & Hallmägi is focused in the area attracting a number of significant clients including foreign pharmaceutical companies. He is acting for Tallinn International Airport in a competition dispute against AS Estonian Air.

IP, IT and Telecoms

Experienced partners Martin Männik and Jüri Ploom at Pohla & Hallmägi advise in this field, acting for a major wine and spirits retailer on IP matters, as well as the Estonian subsidiary of Eltel Networks.

Real Estate and Construction

Jüri Ploom heads the team at Pohla & Hallmägi representing Maakri City AS , a joint venture of leading local real estate companies, on the development of a skyscraper in Tallinn city centre. Andres Hallmägi is experienced in construction matters, advising on the upgrade of Estonia´s airport passanger terminal.

Shipping and transport

Name partner Asko Pohla at Pohla & Hallmägi is a market leader, with few shipping matters in Estonia not involving his firm. Clients include Norwegian, Russian and Estonian shipyards, as well as AS Estonian Railways.

Tax

Taimar Ehrlich at Pohla & Hallmägi also advises on tax issues, for example representing DSV Transport AS in a litigious matter.

2008

Banking and Finance

Pohla & Hallmägi acts for Hansabank, one of the largest financial institutions in the Baltics, which the firm is advising on the refinancing of a major residential property developer. Partners Jüri Ploom and Toivo Viilup lead the practice while the firm as a whole is´ easy to communicate with, which increases their value even more ´ says a client.

Coprorate and M&A

Pohla & Hallmägi acts for domestic and international companies on acquisitions and other corporate matters. It is advising a government body on the repurchase of shares in a private company from foreign investors. The firm ´ provides a high-quality service ´, says a client.

EU and Competition

Martin Männik at Pohla & Hallmägi is focused in the area attracting a number of significant clients including foreign pharmaceutical companies. He is acting for Tallinn International Airport in a competition dispute against AS Estonian Air.

IP, IT and Telecoms

Experienced partners Martin Männik and Jüri Ploom at Pohla & Hallmägi advise in this field, acting for a major wine and spirits retailer on IP matters, as well as the Estonian subsidiary of Eltel Networks.

Real Estate and Construction

Jüri Ploom heads the team at Pohla & Hallmägi representing Maakri City AS , a joint venture of leading local real estate companies, on the development of a skyscraper in Tallinn city centre. Andres Hallmägi is experienced in construction matters, advising on the upgrade of Estonia´s airport passanger terminal.

Shipping and transport

Name partner Asko Pohla at Pohla & Hallmägi is a market leader, with few shipping matters in Estonia not involving his firm. Clients include Norwegian, Russian and Estonian shipyards, as well as AS Estonian Railways.

Tax

Taimar Ehrlich at Pohla & Hallmägi also advises on tax issues, for example representing DSV Transport AS in a litigious matter.

2007

Banking and Finance

The banking and finance team at Pohla & Hallmägi 'provides a high-quality
service... and they are easy to communicate with, which increases their
value even more', says one major client. The firm's client base includes
government bodies and a prominent Baltic banking group.

Corporate and M&A

Pohla & Hallmägi attracts a number of international companies for corporate
and M&A work, and is currently acting for Norwegian clients on a noteworthy
transaction in the retail sector.

Shipping and Transport

Pohla & Hallmägi has an extensive shipping and transport practice,
particularly in relation to contentious matters. The firm is acting in the
majority of vessel arrest disputes in Estonia. Other clients include oil
transportation companies, port authorities, a railroad operator and domestic
and international shipyards. Name partner Asko Pohla is widely recognised
for his knowledge in this sector.

2006

Banking and finance

The eight lawyers at Pohla & Hallmägi are experienced in banking and finance. The firm represents major financial institutions in the Baltic countries and partner Jüri Ploom is a qualified bankruptcy trustee. Clients are enthused by the firm's 'professionalism, knowledge and great experience in international law'.

Corporate and M&A

Pohla & Hallmägi offers a comprehensive corporate and M&A practice. The firm is consulted by a number of international companies and recently advised on the merger of Estonia's main airports.

IP, IT and telecoms

Andres Hallmägi of Pohla & Hallmägi is a renowned IT and IP expert who recently represented an Estonian company in revolutionary litigation on the use of digital signatures in civil procedure. The firm's 'expeditious responses in the shortest possible time' receive praise from clients.

Maritime and transport

Attorneys at Pohla & Hallmägi deal with a vast amount of maritime and transport transactions. Name partner and maritime law expert Asko Pohla has represented a number of oil transportation companies, major ports and a railroad operator as well as Norwegian, Swedish, Russian and Estonian shipyards. Clients state the approach of the firm is 'creative, frank and ethical'.

Real estate and construction

Partners Asko Pohla, Jüri Ploom and Toivo Viilup of Pohla & Hallmägi are experienced in this field and currently assist foreign and domestic investors in the development of new living and commercial areas and the purchase of shopping centres in Estonia.

Tax

Asko Pohla and Taimar Ehrlich represent clients in tax disputes and planning at Pohla & Hallmägi.

2005

Corporate and commercial

Seven-lawyer Pohla & Hallmägi has offered M&A advice to Norwegian real estate companies and British pharmaceutical companies. The firm provided corporate restructuring advice to a Danish IT company and to Norwegian financial institutions.

Real estate and construction

Pohla & Hallmägi has advised several Russian retail companies on property acquisitions and has advised a state-owned infrastructure company in relation to constructing a new port in Estonia and developing existing ports.

Maritime and transport

Pohla & Hallmägi represented a state-owned infrastructure enterprise in connection with a sea pollution case. The firm has acted for Norwegian and German shipyards in contentious maritime claims.

2004

Maritime and transport

Established as one of the “Baltic capitals”, Tallinn is an important port in the region. Most of the leading commercial firms have experience in advising on maritime and transport matters, both contentious and non-contentious. In addition, pockets of expertise can be found with certain individuals; Asko Pohla of Pohla & Hallmägi is one.

2003

Maritime and Transport

Pohla & Hallmägi is a small firm with a solid expertise in this area. Name partner Asko Pohla is particularly recommended.

Daily Äripäev, April 29, 2003

“Pärnu Concert Hall caused claims”
…AS Clik manager Villu Põldmäe said that a number of smaller subcontractors have given up to fight against Remet as it is represented by Andres Hallmägi, one of the top attorneys in Estonia. “Knowing that Remet is represented by him the lawyers say it is worthless to fight against him” sai Põldmäe on difficulties to find him a lawyer to appear to the court ...

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