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Last week, the international legal market analysis, Legal 500, published its 2023 evaluations for law firms operating in the EMEA region. RASK Attorneys-at-Law was recognized by Legal 500 for its consistently growing expertise in nine legal fields.

Additionally, nine RASK attorneys received personal recognition in the legal market review: Ramon Rask, Timo Kullerkupp, Villy Lopman, Tarmo Peterson, Karl Erik Esko, Andrei Svištš, Kai Villemson, Marina Lapidus and Keidi Kõiv.

The recognized areas and highlighted experts by The Legal 500 are:

Finance and Banking >> independently proven competences of Timo Kullerkupp and Karl Erik Esko.

RASK Attorneys-at-Law‘s banking and finance department is a popular choice among investment companies and credit institutions, which turn to the ‘well-balanced, very professional and readily available’ team for its ‘good knowledge of the law and market’. A key element of the group’s work is advising regulators, and Timo Kullerkupp and Karl Erik Esko, who jointly lead the team, are instrumental in this regard.

Testimonials:
„Good knowledge of the law and market. Good to work with, commercial.“
„Timo was very commercial and efficient.“
„Well balanced, very professional and readily available team. Very good working efficiency and response times.“

Corporate and M&A  >>  independently proven competences of  Timo Kullerkupp and Ramon Rask.

RASK Attorneys-at-Law‘s practice ‘is known for its deep specialisation in various legal areas‘. The practice regularly assists investment funds and has recently advised on major private equity and real estate investments in the Baltic region. Ramon Rask leads the team and is assisted by Timo Kullerkupp, whose expertise lies in the technology, aviation and financial services industries. The pair are noted for their ‘competence in business law, contracts and M&A as well as the corporate world'.

Testimonials:
„The team consists exclusively of highly competent, friendly and skillfully selected people with excellent communication skills. The entire team, starting with the office manager and other supporting team members, has received the best possible training in office representation. RASK offers high-quality, high-level competent legal services. They are a reliable partner that gives the client an assurance they need. The whole team stands out with its efficiency and desire to achieve the best possible result for the client, taking into account the reality as well as all the necessary circumstances.“
„We would highlight Timo Kullerkupp and Ramon Rask. Their competence in business law, contracts, and M&A as well as the corporate world and culture in general are in the highest level and we always know we can rely on them.“
„Rask Attorneys-at-Law is known for its deep specialisation in various legal areas. They are client-focused and their team is sharing high ethical standards.“

Dispute Resolution  >>  independently proven competences of  Tarmo Peterson, Ramon Rask, Villy Lopman and  Andrei Svištš.

Leading RASK Attorneys-at-Law‘s team are Tarmo Peterson, Ramon Rask and Villy Lopman, who between them are equipped to handle a broad range of civil, corporate and administrative disputes. One of the team's standout areas of expertise is in handling large-scale insolvency disputes, for which it is well known in the country. Andrei Svištš is a go-to practitioner for criminal proceedings.

Fintech  >> independently proven competences of  Timo Kullerkupp and Karl Erik Esko.

Timo Kullerkupp and Karl Erik Esko lead the fintech team at RASK Attorneys-at-Law, which demonstrates a deep understanding of the technology sector in relation to both start-ups and financial institutions. Esko ‘has an excellent understanding of client requirements and how to formulate them into a contract‘ and is instrumental in the team’s work in blockchain technologies, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, a strength of the wider group. Kullerkupp is key in the group’s work on international tech-related transactions and is able to assist a range of clients in the financial services industry, from banks to cryptocurrency companies.

Testimonials:
„Karl Erik Esko has an excellent understanding of client requirements and how to formulate them into a contract. Always good input on the industry standards and best practices. He doesn’t spend your time and money on hypothetical problems but focuses on real-impact risks and how to protect against them. That makes the cooperation easy and the outcome seamless.“

IP, IT and telecommunications >> independently proven competences of Timo Kullerkupp, Karl Erik Esko, Kai Villemsoni and Andrei Svištš.

At RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Timo Kullerkupp and Karl Erik Esko head up the team, which is highlighted for its 'international experience' and its ability to 'provide tailored solutions’. Its varied workload includes IP-related regulatory matters, due diligence and sector-specific IT advice. Technology specialist Kai Villemson is highly regarded.

Testimonials:
„The team is professional and has international experience, responding quickly and providing tailored solutions.“
„Kai Villemson is probably the best IP and technology sector related lawyer in Estonia. She and her team have provided quick and outstanding legal frameworks for us in different areas.“
„Personal approach, great availability, and quick response times. Willingness to improve their knowledge about our specific sector.“


Construction and Real Estate  >> independently proven competences of Ramon Rask, Marina Lapidus ja Timo Kullerkupp.

The group at RASK Attorneys-at-Law is well placed to advise on both contentious and non-contentious issues in the real estate and construction sector and focuses in particular on real estate transactions. Ramon Rask, who has advised several large real estate funds in Estonia, leads the team alongside Marina Lapidus, who has an ‘extensive background in real estate which makes her a very reliable partner even in the most complex cases'.

Testimonials:
„The team consists exclusively of highly competent, friendly and skillfully selected people with excellent communication skills, with whom it is always pleasant to communicate. The entire team, starting with the office manager and other supporting team members has received the best possible training. RASK offers high-quality, high-level legal services. They are a reliable partner that gives the client the assurance they need. The whole team stands out for its efficiency and the desire to achieve the best possible result for the client, taking into account the reality as well as all the necessary circumstances. Very good professionals.“
„Timo Kullerkupp and Ramon Rask have been indispensable for us in resolving various disputes, managing investments and in a large variety of daily legal matters. Marina Lapidus is also a highly qualified attorney in her respective field. Her extensive background in real estate makes her a very reliable partner even in the most complex cases.“

•  Transport  >> independently proven competences of Timo Kullerkupp, Karl Erik Esko and Keidi Kõiv.

RASK Attorneys-at-Law‘s aviation and shipping practice forms part of the ‘solid and very efficient law firm‘ and works for the majority of Estonia’s airlines. Practice head Timo Kullerkupp has a strong track record in both the aviation and shipping sectors. The group acts in a range of transactions and litigation in key industries, including the logistics sector, on infrastructure and employment issues.

Testimonials:
„We’ve had a great experience with RASK Attorneys-at-Law. The communication is great, and they understand our needs well.“
„The lawyers I communicate with stand out due to their excellent expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach. Also, their qualities of reliability and effective communication have been highly valued in our cooperation.“
„Timo Kullerkupp and Karl Erik Esko are part of a solid and very efficient law firm.“

• Taxes >> independently proven competences of Villy Lopman.

The team at RASK Attorneys-at-Law undertakes both direct and indirect tax work and is headed up by Villy Lopman, who is well versed in the practicalities of tax law, having previously been employed at the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. The team has recently been particularly active in contentious tax matters.


The Legal 500 reitingud ja edetabelid põhinevad põhjalikul iga-aastasel uurimistööl, milles võetakse arvesse nii eelneva aasta jooksul nõustatud tööde mahtu, tulemusi kui ka klientide omapoolset hinnangut nõustamise kvaliteedile.

Täname omalt poolt RASKi häid kliente usalduse ja positiivse tagasiside eest!