Kristel Tael-Same
Kristel advises clients on employment law matters, including preparing employment agreements, internal work regulations, option agreements and providing strategic counsel in labor disputes.
She supports companies in corporate and M&A transactions, including enterprise transfers and raising funds. Kristel also provides guidance through liquidation proceedings, ensuring compliance and smooth execution.
Additionally, Kristel serves as a collateral agent protecting the investors’ interests in bond issues.
Expertise
Professional experience
2017- Hedman Law Firm, associate
2016-2017 Hedman Partners Attorneys-at-Law, junior associate
2016 Hedman Partners Attorneys-at-Law, intern
2016 University of Tartu, TechStartup Legal Clinic
2014 Tallinn Circuit Court, Civil Chamber, intern
2012-2013 University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam International Law Clinic
2012 Law firm SORAINEN, intern
2011 Ministry of Justice, Legislative Policy Department, Public Law Division, intern
Success stories
- Advising Admiral Markets Group AS on its acquisition of 100% of shares in Moneyzen OÜ
- Advising investors in making the 13,5 million euro investment in Scoro
- Advising ARTeSYN BioSolutions in connection with its sale to Repligen
- Assisting venture capital firm Mosaic Ventures
- Advising Quantical OÜ in setting up a limited partnership fund in Estonia;
- Preparation of employment law documentation and counseling on labor law issues and labor disputes (Hemtex, Recruitment Estonia, Sutherland Global Services etc)
Education
2015-2016 University of Tartu, Information Technology Law, MA (cum laude)
2012-2016 University of Tartu, Law, MA (cum laude)
2015-2015 University of Melbourne, Australia, an exchange student
2012-2013 Universiteit van Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Public International Law, LLM (cum laude)
2009-2012 University of Tartu, Law, BA
Membership
2017- Estonian Bar Association
Languages
Estonian, English
Personal
Kristel likes to work out, play board games, cook, and travel.
