Hedman Celebrated by Chambers Europe, Legal500 & IFLR1000 for Legal Excellence in 2025

We are proud to announce that Hedman has been recognised across three leading international legal directories — Chambers Europe, Legal500, and IFLR1000 — in their 2025 rankings.

These acknowledgements affirm our deep commitment to working alongside founders, technology companies, investors, and scaling businesses who are building the future. We’re honoured by the trust our clients place in us and inspired by the challenges they bring to our team each day.

“These rankings reflect what matters most to us — trust from visionary clients and the dedication of a team that always shows up.”
Merlin Seeman, Managing Partner & Kati Pino, Associate Partner

Legal500 2025 Recognition

Commercial, Corporate and M&A

Our team is recognised for its years of dedication to helping startups and growth-stage businesses scale across borders. From mergers and acquisitions to divestitures and exit strategies, we provide founders and investors with clear, actionable legal support.

The practice is led by Kati Pino, known for her strategic guidance and hands-on support in complex transactional matters.

“They understand what founders need, what their businesses are like and the support they require. They have lots of innovative events, a diverse workforce, and a no-nonsense yet approachable attitude.”
— Legal500, Client Feedback

Highlighted Work:

  • Represented CommerzVentures and SpeedInvest in their €25M investment into TUUM
  • Advised Fyma on its corporate flip from Estonia to the UK and a $2.1M investment round led by Quadri Ventures and Second Century Ventures

Fintech

Hedman is recognised for supporting fintech companies at every stage of growth — from early regulatory setup to crypto licensing, VC funding, and public offerings.

The fintech practice is headed by Toomas Seppel, whose sector-specific expertise ensures that clients stay ahead in fast-changing legal environments.

“Very knowledgeable and experienced. Pragmatic, efficient, and accessible — with a client-first approach that adapts to founders’ schedules and needs.”
— Legal500, Client Feedback

Highlighted Work:

  • Advised Cocone on securing an EU-wide crypto and wallet services licence

IP, IT and Telecoms

Hedman’s IP and technology practice is celebrated for its ability to merge legal insight with commercial sensibility — particularly in emerging areas like AI, software licensing, and platform regulation.

Led by Toomas Seppel, and supported by Kati Pino and Andres Ojaver, the team continues to advise some of the most exciting tech companies in the region on protecting and scaling their IP portfolios.

“A unique combination of deep industry expertise and a personalised, client-first approach.”
“Their commitment to innovation and diversity makes them a role-model firm in a sector that often lags behind.”
— Legal500, Client Feedback

Chambers Europe 2025 Recognition

We are also proud to be recognised by Chambers Europe 2025 for our Intellectual Property work in Estonia — an area where we’ve consistently helped clients commercialise, defend, and scale their innovations.

View our Chambers profile →

IFLR1000 2025 Recognition

Hedman has been recognised by IFLR1000 for our contributions to financial and corporate law, supporting key clients on transactions, investments, and cross-border structures.

View our IFLR1000 profile →

A Shared Achievement

To our clients — thank you for inviting us to be part of your journey.
To our team — thank you for bringing clarity, care, and courage to every conversation.

Together, we’ll keep building what’s next.

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Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
EstVCA, EstBan, FECC,
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