Hedman ranked in Band 2 in the Chambers FinTech 2026 guide

We are honoured to have been recognised as one of the top firms for FinTech Legal in Estonia, achieving a Band 2 ranking by the respected legal directory, Chambers and Partners!

The ranking highlights our work in cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital assets, as well as advising on FinTech regulatory matters. Chambers also underlines our particular expertise in Decentralised Finance (DeFi).

Client feedback captures both the quality of the advice and the way we work: “Hedman’s lawyers are really good. They are easy to work with and they get it. They understand my business and my industry.”

We are proud and happy to see this reflected in an international ranking that is built on independent research and client input.

Notable practitioners

Toomas Seppel

Toomas Seppel heads the FinTech department at Hedman. Chambers notes his expertise in digital assets and decentralised finance, including issues relating to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs). He regularly assists with obtaining VASP licences and related matters, helping clients navigate licensing and regulatory requirements.

His strengths are summed up concisely: “Toomas is knowledgeable about FinTech and a commercial lawyer.”

Vladislav Linko

This year, Vladislav Linko has been ranked by Chambers for the first time, recognised as an “Associate to Watch” in the FinTech space.

Chambers describes Vladislav as a blockchain specialist who advises clients on financial regulatory matters, with broad expertise in tokenisation, ICOs and DeFi protocols, among other issues. His profile is further defined by client and market feedback:

“Vladislav Linko has really deep expertise in FinTech and tax.”
“Vladislav has good knowledge of general commercial law and crypto-asset related regulations in the EU.”


We are grateful to our clients for their trust and to Chambers and Partners for recognizing our work. We remain committed to providing high-quality legal services to support our clients in the ever-evolving fintech sector.

If you would like to learn more about how Hedman can assist your FinTech business, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can shape the future of finance!

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