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Raidla Lejins & Norcous top-ranked by Chambers Europe 2009 and Legal500


The recently published CHAMBERS EUROPE 2009 guide ranks Raidla Lejins & Norcous Estonia as BAND 1 firm in nearly all of the researched categories. Nine of our lawyers received individual endorsements as recommended professionals in respective fields.
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The recently published rankings of LEGAL500 give TIER 1 rankings to Raidla Lejins & Norcous in all of the researched practice areas, including Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A, EU & Competition, IP & IT and telecoms, Real Estate & Construction, Shipping & Transport and Tax.
For more detailed information about the 2009 rankings, please visit www.legal500.com

 


Comments from the Chambers Europe 2009 guide:

Peers admire the firm’s work on the financing side, particularly with PPP projects, and praise its skills when it comes to IPOs. The firm also lists several local public sector bodies and major state energy companies as clients. Recent market developments have resulted in the firm handling an increase in regulatory advice work for major international investors.


“These lawyers really work on the frontline,” say sources. With a wealth of talent across the ranks, the firm has flourished, building expertise in areas such as project finance.


Market sources note that the majority of this firm’s employment work is generated through supporting its M&A transactions. However, peers also highlight its “skilful handling of board disputes.” In line with current market conditions, the firm has been busy advising on employment issues surrounding restructurings;Based at one of the largest Estonian firms, this team of three confidently covers the full spectrum of IP issues.

This eight-lawyer team offers advice across the board, from transactional to zoning/planning issues, to tackling real estate-related environmental problems. This broad approach is also reflected in the client base, half of which comes from overseas. The firm also regularly works on both sides of deals.

 

Comments from the Legal500 guide:

 

Raidla Lejins & Norcous is the ‘crème de la crème’ according to clients, in a number of legal fields, including finance.

The extensive deal list at Raidla Lejins & Norcous is peppered with headline deals for major international clients.

Their capacities and international outlook allow them to be innovative’ and ‘they are pioneers in the sector’, according to interviewees .

Raidla Lejins & Norcous provides first-rate, cross-disciplinary advice to leading players in the transport sector, providing ‘highly developed responsiveness, client orientation and entrepreneurship,’.

The solutions and service are always prepared in the way the client has requested.’