INTRODUCTION

Law firm Tarmo Pilv & Partners

The law firm Tarmo Pilv & Partners provides its clients with legal advice and representation services in various areas of law, giving priority to problems in private, administrative and criminal law. The main clientele of the office consists of private individuals, local and international companies, as well as state and local government agencies. Tarmo Pilv & Partners Law Office cooperates with a number of internationally renowned law firms, which enables us to find solutions for our clients in the legal landscape of other European Union Member States. The advantages of our small but active law firm are a personal approach, flexibility and consideration of the client’s needs.

Our goal is to stand up for the interests of the client in the best possible way in accordance with the legislation and the norms of professional ethics.

AREAS

Law firm Tarmo Pilv & Partners

Our areas

The law firm Tarmo Pilv ja Partnerid focuses mainly on civil, corporate, criminal and administrative law. We also consider the representation of clients in court proceedings to be our strength.
The areas covered by the law firm include:

01

COMPANY LAW

02

CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

03

CIVIL, PROPERTY AND OBLIGATION LAW

04

Criminal law

05

family law and succession law

06

SOLVING ARGUMENTS

07

LABOR LAW

TEAM

LAW FIRM TARMO PILV & PARTNERS

OUR TEAM

Attorney at Law

tarmo@tarmopilv.ee

Attorney at Law

kaire@tarmopilv.ee

Aro Sinmaa

Attorney at Law

aro@tarmopilv.ee

Lawyer
Assistance to a lawyer

toomas@tarmopilv.ee

Greete Getter Pilv

Lawyer
No legal service provided
(AdvS §40(3))

greete@tarmopilv.ee

Carmen-Kirsika Kuusmik

Lawyer
No legal service provided
(AdvS §40(3))

carmen-kirsika@tarmopilv.ee

Marcus-Sander Ruben

Lawyer
No legal service provided
(AdvS §40(3))

marcus-sander@tarmopilv.ee

Inese Svarpstina-Pilv

Interpreter assistant

inese@tarmopilv.ee

Ramo Reinberg

Lawyer
No legal service provided
(AdvS §40(3))

ramo@tarmopilv.ee

Merle Piilbaum

Merle Piilbaum

Legal assistant
Legal service not provided
(AdvS §40(3))

merle@tarmopilv.ee

Inese Svarpstina-Pilv

Interpreter assistant

inese@tarmopilv.ee

VandeAdvokaat

marina@tarmopilv.ee

Urmas Tross

Lawyer-bankruptcy administrator
Legal service not provided
(AdvS §40(3))

urmas@tarmopilv.ee

CONTACT

LAW FIRM TARMO PILV & PARTNERS

Contact us

To decide if we can be helpful with your question or concern, please contact us and describe the problem.

Tartu office

Paju 2, Tartu 50603, Eesti

Pärnu office

Aida 5, Pärnu 80011, Estonia

Opening hours

E-R 09:00-17:30

You can also come for a consultation by prior arrangement at Häädemeeste Parish, Treimani, Savi tee 1 – by calling (+372) 50 20 425 or sending an email to tarmo@tarmopilv.ee.

Tarmo pilv

Attorney at law, Tartu

tarmo@tarmopilv.ee


Areas of activity

Economic and occupational crime
Insolvency
Restructuring and reorganisation
Business and company law
Employment law
Construction
Administrative procedure
Real estate
Public procurement
Litigation Legal proceedings

Work experience

November 2012 – … Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners, attorney at law, partner
August 1996 – November 2012 Law Office Aivar Pilv, attorney at law, partner
January 1995 – August 1996 Law Office Jaan Lindmäe, lawyer, attorney at law
September 1993 – January 1995 Tartu County Court, Judge candidate (passed the Judge’s exam)
February 1993 – September 1993 Ministry of Defence, Chief Specialist
December 1991 – February 1993 Tartu City Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecutor General

Language skills

Estonia, Russia, Germany

Publications

“A speech for the protection of forests” (Fraater #11, 11 November 2022)
“President Kaljulaid’s Pyrrhic victory” (Postimees, 28 August 2020)
“Challenging the termination of an employment contract is important for an employer” (Äripäev legal blog, 24 May 2010)
“Don’t say you are tax ineligible” (Äripäev newspaper, 07 May 2009)

Membership

1996 Estonian Bar Association
Member of the Board of the Latvian Estonian Society
Member of the Board of Trustees of Otepää Gymnasium
Member of the Disciplinary Committee of Estonian Hockey
Member of the Board of Tartu Näituse 22b Apartment Association
Member of the Board of Treimani Village Association
Member of the Development and Planning Committee of Häädemeeste Municipality

Academic affiliation

Alumni of Fraternitas Estica Corporation

Other professional activities
  • Presentation “Responsibility arising from the management of an apartment association” at the X Forum of South Estonian Apartment Associations on February 18, 2012
  • Presentation “Responsibility arising from the management of an apartment association” at the X Forum of South Estonian Apartment Associations on February 18, 2012
  • May 11, 2011 at the seminar of the Estonian Training and Conference Center “Making decisions easier!” presentation “Laws that are not governed by the future”
  • October 15, 2010 Tallinn Conferences seminar (Tartu) “What will change in the work of an accountant with the advent of EURO”
  • September 22, 2010 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “Remedies arising from contracts and their use in practice” presentation “Remedies used in the case of an employment contract”
  • August 24, 2010 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “What will change in the work of an accountant with the advent of the EURO”
  • Lecturer 10. June 2010 at the World Trade Center Tallinn seminar “Remedies arising from agreements”
  • Presentation at the seminar of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on September 16, 2009 “Remedies arising from the leasing agreement”
  • Presentation “Main changes in the Planning and Construction Act” at the Äripäev seminar on August 18, 2009
  • May 20, 2009 Presentation “Contract amendment – amendment and termination” at the Äripäev seminar “Amendment and termination of contracts”
  • May 20, 2009 Presentation “Contract amendment – amendment and termination” at the Äripäev seminar “Amendment and termination of contracts”
  • Presentation at the Äripäev seminar “Remedies arising from contracts and their use” on October 22, 2008 “Remedies used in the case of an employment contract”
  • June 12, 2008 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “What kind of performance pay to pay in the conditions of economic recession, ie performance pay in theory and practice” presentation “Current solutions in court practice”
  • December 13, 2007 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “Legislation on Labor Relations in Theory and Case Law” Presentation “Current Solutions in Case Law”
  • April 18, 2007 Äripäev seminar “Settlement of disputes arising from contracts” Presentation “Settlement of claims arising from contracts in civil court proceedings”
  • April 5, 2007 Purchasing Management Conference 2007 “How to develop?” Presentation “Typical errors in concluding supply contracts”
  • Presentation “Importance of a correct contract. Settlement of disputes. Court decisions” at the Äripäev seminar “What an Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Purchase and Sale Agreements” on April 12, 2005.
  • February 21, 2005 at the Äripäev seminar “What does an entrepreneur need to know about debt collection?” presentation “What are the rights and obligations of debtors?”

Kaire Hänilene

Attorney at law, Tartu

kaire@tarmopilv.ee


Work experience

February 2023 – … Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners, attorney at law

July 2017 – September 2022 District Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office

July 2012 – June 2017 Chief Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office

April 2004 – June 2012 Senior Prosecutor of the Tartu Second Department (Economic and Corruption Crimes Department) of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office.

March 2004 District Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office

October 1993 – February 2004 Prosecutor of the Tartu Prosecutor’s Office.

Language skills

Estonian, Russian, English

ARo Sinmaa

Advisor, Tartu

aro@tarmopilv.ee


Work experience

September 2023 – … Counsel, Tarmo Pilv and Partners Law Office, Counsel

March 2004 – September 2022 District Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office Office

September 1993 – February 2004 Prosecutor of Tartu Prosecutor’s Office

Language skills

Estonian, Russian, English, Finnish

Toomas Metsma

Lawyer, Assistant Sworn Advocate, Tartu

toomas@tarmopilv.ee



Areas of activity

Family law and succession
Business and company law
Insolvency
Labor law
Economic and professional crimes
Administrative procedure
Litigation

Work experience

September 2015 – … Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners,
lawyer
December 2014 – September 2015 Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners,
lawyer
October 2013 – November 2014 MP Portal, lawyer

Language skill

Estonian, Russian, English

Membership

2015 Estonian Bar Association
2013 Estonian Reserve Officers’ Assembly

Provides legal assistance in supervising a patron who is a sworn advocate (§ 42 (4))

Marina Kelpman

Lawyer, Assistant Sworn Advocate, Tartu

marina@tarmopilv.ee


Provides legal assistance in supervising a patron who is a sworn advocate (§ 42 (4))

Areas of activity

Family law and succession
Business and company law
Real estate
Insolvency
Labor law
Administrative procedure
consumer protection
Litigation


Work experience

2018. a. September – … Law firm Tarmo Pilv and Partners, lawyer

2012. a. November – 2018 a. September – Law firm Tarmo Pilv ja Partners, legal assistant
2012. a. May – 2012 a. October Social Insurance Board, Chief Specialist

2011. a. February – 2012 a. May – Tartu Consumer Protection Association, legal advisor

2008. a. January – 2012 a. January – Human Rights Protection Foundation SA (Estonia), contracted legal counsel

Language skill

Estonian, English, Russian

Tarmo pilv

Attorney at law, Tartu

tarmo@tarmopilv.ee


Areas of activity

Economic and occupational crime
Insolvency
Restructuring and reorganisation
Business and company law
Employment law
Construction
Administrative procedure
Real estate
Public procurement
Litigation Legal proceedings

Work experience

November 2012 – … Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners, attorney at law, partner
August 1996 – November 2012 Law Office Aivar Pilv, attorney at law, partner
January 1995 – August 1996 Law Office Jaan Lindmäe, lawyer, attorney at law
September 1993 – January 1995 Tartu County Court, Judge candidate (passed the Judge’s exam)
February 1993 – September 1993 Ministry of Defence, Chief Specialist
December 1991 – February 1993 Tartu City Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecutor General

Language skills

Estonia, Russia, Germany

Publications

“A speech for the protection of forests” (Fraater #11, 11 November 2022)
“President Kaljulaid’s Pyrrhic victory” (Postimees, 28 August 2020)
“Challenging the termination of an employment contract is important for an employer” (Äripäev legal blog, 24 May 2010)
“Don’t say you are tax ineligible” (Äripäev newspaper, 07 May 2009)

Membership

1996 Estonian Bar Association
Member of the Board of the Latvian Estonian Society
Member of the Board of Trustees of Otepää Gymnasium
Member of the Disciplinary Committee of Estonian Hockey
Member of the Board of Tartu Näituse 22b Apartment Association
Member of the Board of Treimani Village Association
Member of the Development and Planning Committee of Häädemeeste Municipality

Academic affiliation

Alumni of Fraternitas Estica Corporation

Other professional activities
  • Presentation “Responsibility arising from the management of an apartment association” at the X Forum of South Estonian Apartment Associations on February 18, 2012
  • Presentation “Responsibility arising from the management of an apartment association” at the X Forum of South Estonian Apartment Associations on February 18, 2012
  • May 11, 2011 at the seminar of the Estonian Training and Conference Center “Making decisions easier!” presentation “Laws that are not governed by the future”
  • October 15, 2010 Tallinn Conferences seminar (Tartu) “What will change in the work of an accountant with the advent of EURO”
  • September 22, 2010 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “Remedies arising from contracts and their use in practice” presentation “Remedies used in the case of an employment contract”
  • August 24, 2010 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “What will change in the work of an accountant with the advent of the EURO”
  • Lecturer 10. June 2010 at the World Trade Center Tallinn seminar “Remedies arising from agreements”
  • Presentation at the seminar of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on September 16, 2009 “Remedies arising from the leasing agreement”
  • Presentation “Main changes in the Planning and Construction Act” at the Äripäev seminar on August 18, 2009
  • May 20, 2009 Presentation “Contract amendment – amendment and termination” at the Äripäev seminar “Amendment and termination of contracts”
  • May 20, 2009 Presentation “Contract amendment – amendment and termination” at the Äripäev seminar “Amendment and termination of contracts”
  • Presentation at the Äripäev seminar “Remedies arising from contracts and their use” on October 22, 2008 “Remedies used in the case of an employment contract”
  • June 12, 2008 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “What kind of performance pay to pay in the conditions of economic recession, ie performance pay in theory and practice” presentation “Current solutions in court practice”
  • December 13, 2007 Tallinn Conferences at the seminar “Legislation on Labor Relations in Theory and Case Law” Presentation “Current Solutions in Case Law”
  • April 18, 2007 Äripäev seminar “Settlement of disputes arising from contracts” Presentation “Settlement of claims arising from contracts in civil court proceedings”
  • April 5, 2007 Purchasing Management Conference 2007 “How to develop?” Presentation “Typical errors in concluding supply contracts”
  • Presentation “Importance of a correct contract. Settlement of disputes. Court decisions” at the Äripäev seminar “What an Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Purchase and Sale Agreements” on April 12, 2005.
  • February 21, 2005 at the Äripäev seminar “What does an entrepreneur need to know about debt collection?” presentation “What are the rights and obligations of debtors?”

Kaire Hänilene

Attorney at law, Tartu

kaire@tarmopilv.ee


Work experience

February 2023 – … Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners, attorney at law

July 2017 – September 2022 District Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office

July 2012 – June 2017 Chief Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office

April 2004 – June 2012 Senior Prosecutor of the Tartu Second Department (Economic and Corruption Crimes Department) of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office.

March 2004 District Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office

October 1993 – February 2004 Prosecutor of the Tartu Prosecutor’s Office.

Language skills

Estonian, Russian, English

ARo Sinmaa

Advisor, Tartu

aro@tarmopilv.ee


Work experience

September 2023 – … Counsel, Tarmo Pilv and Partners Law Office, Counsel

March 2004 – September 2022 District Prosecutor of the Southern District Prosecutor’s Office Office

September 1993 – February 2004 Prosecutor of Tartu Prosecutor’s Office

Language skills

Estonian, Russian, English, Finnish

Toomas Metsma

Lawyer, Assistant Sworn Advocate, Tartu

toomas@tarmopilv.ee



Areas of activity

Family law and succession
Business and company law
Insolvency
Labor law
Economic and professional crimes
Administrative procedure
Litigation

Work experience

September 2015 – … Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners,
lawyer
December 2014 – September 2015 Law Office Tarmo Pilv and Partners,
lawyer
October 2013 – November 2014 MP Portal, lawyer

Language skill

Estonian, Russian, English

Membership

2015 Estonian Bar Association
2013 Estonian Reserve Officers’ Assembly

Provides legal assistance in supervising a patron who is a sworn advocate (§ 42 (4))

Marina Kelpman

Lawyer, Assistant Sworn Advocate, Tartu

marina@tarmopilv.ee


Provides legal assistance in supervising a patron who is a sworn advocate (§ 42 (4))

Areas of activity

Family law and succession
Business and company law
Real estate
Insolvency
Labor law
Administrative procedure
consumer protection
Litigation


Work experience

2018. a. September – … Law firm Tarmo Pilv and Partners, lawyer

2012. a. November – 2018 a. September – Law firm Tarmo Pilv ja Partners, legal assistant
2012. a. May – 2012 a. October Social Insurance Board, Chief Specialist

2011. a. February – 2012 a. May – Tartu Consumer Protection Association, legal advisor

2008. a. January – 2012 a. January – Human Rights Protection Foundation SA (Estonia), contracted legal counsel

Language skill

Estonian, English, Russian