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The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa 2012 has rated Aivar Pilv Law Office (Estonia) as a first tier (the highest level) office in the areas of dispute resolution and tax law. They also recognize the office in the fields of corporate and M&A, real estate and construction law, intellectual property and telecommunications law. Regarding the firm's dispute resolution and tax practices:

• Dispute resolution: Aivar Pilv Law Office’s top-drawer dispute resolution practice includes leading litigator Aivar Pilv, who provides ‘guaranteed quality’. Clients also recommend the ‘extremely dedicated’ Pirkka-Marja Põldvere. The team advised Sans Souci of the Czech Republic in international arbitration concerning construction of Estonia’s new war monument, and is acting for the City of Tallinn in a dispute over construction of Viru Square in Tallinn city centre.“
• Tax law: Aivar Pilv Law Office excels in tax law: it advised the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) in the country’s largest tax dispute in recent years, and is representing fuel retailers and distributors in a number of audits and disputes reaching the Supreme Court. Senior associates Jaak Siim and Raul Otsa support name partner Aivar Pilv.“

The recently published Chambers Europe 2012 ranks the firm in (the highest) Band 1 in the area of dispute resolution and says:

• "One of Estonia's best-known litigation firms, Aivar Pilv Law Office impresses clients and peers alike with its experience in dispute resolution. It has been focusing on tax disputes for private sector clients, representing them before various tax and customs boards in the country. The firm's practitioners also appear in court in a range of other proceedings, including real estate and criminal law. A key mandate was representing property developer Fantico against the Ministry of the Interior in a compensation claim for damages for the unlawful termination of a lease. "The team is very customer-oriented and has a proactive mindset," say sources. Described by a peer as "a superstar," highly regarded litigator Aivar Pilv has recently been seen acting on a number of high-profile white-collar crime cases. Up-and-comer Pirkka-Marja Põldvere is appreciated by clients for her assistance with arbitration proceedings. She is also active in administrative and civil court cases."

Chambers Europe 2012 also recognises the firm in the area of real estate.

Best Lawyers 2012 lists the firm's attorneys Britta Oltjer and Pirkka-Marja Põldvere in the areas of corporate and M&A. Pirkka-Marja has also been listed in the area of arbitration and mediation as well as litigation.