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The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide has recognised Hedman Law Firm among the best law firms in Estonia in three practice areas: Fintech, IP, IT and telecoms, and Commercial, corporate and M&A.
Legal 500 is one of the most influential international legal market researchers, with rankings based on in-depth market analysis and client feedback. This recognition reflects the work our clients trust us with every day – advising on fast-moving regulatory questions, technology-driven businesses, complex transactions, and cross-border matters.
Fintech
Legal 500 highlights Hedman’s strength in fintech and notes the team’s “deep knowledge of the fintech space and regulatory frameworks.” The practice covers matters involving tokenising assets, venture capital funding, digital assets and licensing.
The guide also notes that, under the leadership of Toomas Seppel, the team advises private investors, fintech start-ups, VC entities and cryptocurrency-based platforms. Toomas is recognised for his extensive experience in fintech regulation.
The directory also highlights Vladislav Linko, who is praised for his “deep knowledge and understanding of the fintech sector.”
Client feedback in this area describes the team as transparent in communication and able to provide a comprehensive but easy-to-understand breakdown of issues.
IP, IT and telecoms
In IP, IT and telecoms, Legal 500 notes Hedman’s ongoing work with technology start-ups setting up online services and products.
The guide highlights the team’s experience in licensing matters, copyright issues, data protection work and trade mark registration matters.
It also recognises key members of the team in this area. Brigitta Jõgi focuses on IP issues related to the expansion of digital services. Kati Pino advises on trade mark registration, enforcement matters and AI-focused cases.
Commercial, corporate and M&A
In Commercial, corporate and M&A, Legal 500 highlights Hedman’s track record in advising clients in the technology sector.
The team is led by Kati Pino, who regularly assists fintech companies with transactional work. The guide also notes Brigitta Jõgi’s experience in corporate restructurings and Merlin Seeman’s work for international and Estonian start-ups across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
Client feedback in this area describes Hedman as combining decades of business law experience with sharp, practical advice across international and Finnish-Estonian transactions. Our clients note that our team has been instrumental in guiding complex legal and cross-border matters and has become a trusted partner in global inorganic growth strategy.
A Shared Achievement
To our clients – thank you for your trust.
To our team – thank you for bringing clarity, care, and courage to every conversation.
Independent rankings are never the goal in themselves. What matters to us is the work behind them: helping clients make clear decisions in complex situations, and doing so in a way that is practical, precise and easy to work with. Together, we’ll keep building what’s next.
If your business is navigating growth, investment or innovation, our team is here to help.
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