Areas of expertise

With nearly 20 years of dedicated practice, Lauri Liivat is an accomplished attorney-at-law. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), startup fundraising, venture capital, corporate matters, and shareholder relations. Additionally, he supports clients in various other fields such as intellectual property (IP), real estate, and commercial matters.

Recognised by Legal 500 as a recommended practitioner in corporate and M&A, Lauri has been involved in numerous international and local transactions, including several top-value deals within Estonia and the Baltic region. His extensive experience includes representing shareholders, management teams, national and international investors, investment banks, private equity firms, startup founders, and venture capitalists.

Lauri has a special interest in technology and the startup sector. He is dedicated to assisting startups with fundraising efforts and other strategic initiatives while also supporting investors and venture capitalists in making informed investment decisions and executing the investments.

Membership

Estonian Bar Association (since 2007)

Experience

2025-             Associate Partner, NJORD Law Firm

2020-2025     Counsel, Law firm Sorainen

2019-2020     Partner, KPMG Law Estonia

2007-2019     Attorney at Law, Law firm Eversheds Shuterland Estonia

2004-2007     Lawyer, Swedbank Estonia

Education

2002   Tallinn University, Faculty of Law (MA)

Languages

Estonian and English