Construction and Real Estate

Construction and real estate law is one of RASK’s core areas of expertise, covering representation across all stages of development and sectors. In addition to handling a wide range of transactions, our attorneys have represented clients in more than one hundred real estate and construction disputes.

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RASK has advised on numerous commercial real estate projects – from entering into investments and managing ongoing operational matters to exiting major investment funds and real estate developments. Our real estate lawyers provide comprehensive support throughout the entire real estate lifecycle, from the initial planning of a development project to the preparation of real property agreements, building permits, and lease agreements.

RASK has extensive experience across a wide range of real estate segments, including new developments, retail properties (EfTEN), Class A office buildings (Skyon), healthcare facilities (Qvalitas and Unimed), hotels (Courtyard by Marriott Tallinn) and accommodation facilities, industrial and logistics real estate, PPP projects, embassy buildings, and complex heritage protection sites. We advise on both contractual sales agreements and limited property rights, including servitudes, personal rights of use and mortgages. Our practice also covers the full scope of land registry-related procedures.

RASK’s real estate law experts are actively involved in the drafting of design and construction contracts, ensuring contractual balance and the protection of clients’ interests. In addition to construction law matters, we advise on design processes, development structuring and preparations for the sale of real estate assets.

In real estate transactions, we conduct thorough legal due diligence and assess development risks, and analyse financing structures, including legal aspects related to landlord’s liens and mortgage enforcement.

We act as legal partners to major players in the construction sector, assisting with construction disputes, procurement matters, planning concerns and corporate governance-related questions, including employment relations and the engagement of foreign labour. We also represent clients in lease disputes and advise on all legal matters related to lease agreements.


Heads of Practice:



Co-Head of Practice – Ramon Rask

Ramon Rask has extensive experience advising Estonia’s leading real estate funds and development projects, as well as resolving complex disputes both in and out of court.

Europe’s leading legal market directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers Europe, have consistently recognised Ramon’s expertise, naming him one of Estonia’s top attorneys in the construction and real estate sector.



Co-Head of Practice – Marina Lapidus

Marina is a highly regarded expert in real estate and construction law in Estonia. Her deep sector-specific expertise makes her a strong partner in large-scale development projects and high-value real estate transactions. Marina has extensive experience in managing the lease portfolios of well-known Estonian shopping centres and in drafting construction and design contracts.


The Legal 500 has highlighted Marina’s in-depth knowledge of real estate law, recognizing her as a reliable partner even in the most complex matters. The latest edition of Chambers Europe notes the following: “Marina Lapidus co-heads the department and is particularly well known for her expertise in construction and planning. She assists clients with development contracts and agreements as well as disputes.”

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