2017 Dispute Resolution Awards

Acquisition International - Dispute Resolution Awards 2017 7 Best Civil Litigation Firm 2017 - Northern Europe Law FirmNarlex Law Firm Narlex is an Estonia legal practice providing all types of litigation and consulting services for business matters. We spoke to Owner Andres Vinkel to learn more about the firm and the range of services it offers. Company: Law Firm Narlex Name: Andres Vinkel Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.narlex.com Address: Tallinn and Narva, Estonia Telephone: +372 5062428 DR170008 Narlex is the only law firm in Estonia with the offices in capital city Tallinn and in the industrial town Narva, on the border with Russia. From this vantage point the company provides a wide range of legal services to a broad spectrum of clients, as Andres explains. “Here at Narlex, we are a team of five lawyers, and I personally am the only partner with 24 years of experience in representing clients in all courts of Estonia. We draw on our enforced our knowledge and experience in the field of contract and IT law with a new attorney at law. “Our work is varied and as such we support a wide range of clients, including local and foreign companies and individuals with the interests in Estonia. Our advice in the areas of commercial, corporate, contract and IT law is based on our vast practical experience gained from litigation in the same areas, and this ensures that we provide our clients with the support and services they need.” According to Andres the firm’s success rests on its focus on excellence and dedication to supporting its clients. “In order to succeed in the legal market any firm must know the law and practise, communicate with the client as much as necessary to ensure they fully understand the options, risks and ongoing situations. While the decisions are made by the clients, we strive to provide them with as diverse information as possible needed for making the decision.” The firm operates in Estonia, known as a start- up’s country in the world. Estonia is ideal for all IT-companies and other small and medium sized businesses due the unique taxation system, which has no “ordinary” income tax. Cross-border litigation (especially within EU) is growing- partially due to popularity of registration of businesses in Estonia, providing Narlex with many exciting opportunities. However, the region is not without its flaws, and Andres is particularly keen for greater teaching of legal principals to young people so that they have a strong start and know their rights from as early as possible, especially if they decide in favour of being an entrepreneur. “As litigation lawyers we wish that colleges would teach the principals of law so that clients across the corporate landscape are more knowledgeable about the law and how it works. For this purpose, we have initiated in Facebook and our premises a series of events, where beginners in the business can get together, share the experience and meet professionals needed in their business- investors, PR, HR, legal, etc.” Looking to the future Andres believes that the firm will take the months and years ahead as they come, working hard to remain at the forefront of emerging developments and adapt to any changes that the ever evolving legal market may have in store for them. “Being a small firm gives us the advantage to discuss the cases together and share common values. Everything around us is in constant change, even the law, so we are just open to everything new and progressive.” “As litigation lawyers we wish that colleges would teach the principals of law so that clients across the corporate landscape are more knowledgeable about the law and how it works. For this purpose, we have initiated in Facebook and our premises a series of events, where beginners in the business can get together, share the experience andmeet professionals needed in their business- investors, PR, HR, legal, etc.”