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

“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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2003

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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